Chris James -  for Enfield

Chris James

Labour Party Associate Cabinet Member (Enfield West)

Email: Cllr.Chris.James@enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Committee Member) Cabinet (Associate Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee Corporate Parenting Board (Committee Member) Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Palmers Green Ward Forum (Committee Member) Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Equalities Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 7.00 pm

April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Equalities Board Committee Member

Equalities Board - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Equalities Board is scheduled to consider reports on voluntary community services and housing inequality in Enfield. The meeting will also review the council's work programme for the upcoming year.

March 23, 2026, 7:00 pm
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of important health and safety matters affecting the borough. Key topics on the agenda include an update on mental health services transformation, a review of the North Middlesex University Hospital's maternity service following recent inspections, and the annual report from the Health and Wellbeing Board. The panel will also receive updates on the measles epidemic in Enfield and performance monitoring from the Safer Stronger Communities Board.

March 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, approving several key strategies and plans. Decisions included the adoption of the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, the approval of the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/2027, and the endorsement of the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy. The Cabinet also agreed to the distribution of the Crisis and Resilience Fund and approved an updated Corporate Complaints Policy.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 7 of 10

Joint Waste Strategy (JWS)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025

... to approve the North London Joint Waste Strategy for the period 2025-2040 and delegate authority for minor updates.

Recommendations Approved

Cheshire House and Shropshire House Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Cabinet of Enfield approved the progression and making of a Compulsory Purchase Order for Cheshire House and Shropshire House on The Shires Estate to acquire all property and third-party rights for housing purposes, enabling the Council to decommission and demolish the blocks due to safety concerns and consider future housing options.

Recommendations Approved

Long Leasing Funding - Capital Drawdown

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to facilitate the leasing of properties for temporary accommodation in 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Cabinet approved the drawdown of £309,239,680 from the £660m Temporary Accommodation capital budget.

Recommendations Approved

Traveller Local Plan Regulation 19

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to recommend to Full Council the approval for public consultation on the Proposed Submission Traveller Local Plan, Integrated Impact Assessment, and Habitats Regulation Assessment, and to note the Equality Impact Assessment, delegating authority for minor amendments and consultation commencement to the Executive Director of Environment and Communities in consultation with the Leader of the Council, and authorizing officers to submit the plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination following the consultation period.

Recommendations Approved

A Digital Data and Artififical Intelligence Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to agree to the Council-wide Digital and Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, promoting the Council’s Plan 2023-26, delivering accessible and improved services, and supporting the Council’s Workforce Strategy, and to note that Digital Services will develop a Council-wide digital and data and artificial intelligence delivery plan and roadmap for incorporation into the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/27 and beyond.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 49