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

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2025/26 Quarter 1 Treasury Management Monitoring report

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

...the Cabinet agreed to note the borrowing and investments position as at 30th June 2025 and Quarter 1 (Q1) estimates for financial year 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Council Housing Asset Management Strategy

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

...to recommend to Full Council the approval of the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025-2029 and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to agree on an annual investment program for Council Housing in accordance with the approved strategy.

Recommendations Approved

2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report

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

...to note the progress against key priority indicators, the Complaints Report for the Housing Ombudsman, and the Tenant Satisfaction Measures ratings submitted to the Housing Regulator.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery of Upton and Raynham Road Delevopment Scheme

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

...to facilitate the delivery of the Upton and Raynham Road Development Scheme, the Cabinet approved entering into a contract with Contractor B to build 135 affordable homes, agreed on a defined area for prioritizing new rented homes, approved associated project spending, and delegated authority for land appropriation and stopping up orders.

Recommendations Approved

Delivery of Council Homes in Crews Hill

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

...to acquire land in Crews Hill to develop 58 council homes, delegating authority to the Cabinet Member for Housing to agree to the acquisition based on legal advice and to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration to enter into related contracts.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 49