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 Group (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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

60 meetings · Page 2 of 12

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council meeting scheduled for 12 November 2025 included a recommendation from the Local Auditor, the adoption of the Fairer Enfield Policy, and changes to the council's constitution. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss a treasury management update and a number of motions on topics ranging from green belt protection to support for the armed forces community.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Enfield Council Cabinet meeting on 5 November 2025. The Cabinet approved a number of key decisions, including the Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30, the Enfield Council Housing Resident Engagement Strategy, and the acquisition of affordable homes at New Avenue Phase 3. They also reviewed the ongoing phased delivery of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods project and the Quarter 2 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report.

November 05, 2025
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met to discuss prevention and early intervention contracts, safeguarding, community safety, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on adult social care. The panel also had the Healthy & Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Work Programme 2025-26 for noting.

October 20, 2025
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council cabinet convened to discuss key performance indicators, waste management strategies, and financial reports for various council-related entities, including Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik. Councillors approved the North London Joint Waste Strategy for 2025-2040 and noted the progress being made against key priority indicators for Enfield. They also reviewed the outturn positions for Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik.

October 15, 2025
Equalities Board Committee Member

Equalities Board - Monday, 6th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Equalities Board was scheduled to meet to discuss proposed changes to its terms of reference, receive an update on Fairer Enfield, and note the work programme for 2025/26.

October 06, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

28 decisions · Page 1 of 6

Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 05, 2025

...to recommend the draft Fairer Enfield Policy 2026-30 to Full Council for approval, aiming to promote equality, celebrate diversity, and ensure inclusion for all residents, staff, and partners in Enfield.

Recommendations Approved

Enfield Council Housing Resident Engagement Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 05, 2025

... to approve the 2026-29 Resident Engagement Strategy and the Resident Engagement Action Plan, aiming to involve residents in the design, delivery, and improvement of housing services.

Recommendations Approved

Presenting the ongoing phased delivery of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods project

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 05, 2025

...to agree to the ongoing vision and phased delivery of the Enfield Town Liveable Neighbourhoods project, delegating authority for subsequent key decision reports and related actions to relevant council members and directors.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Quarter 2 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 05, 2025

...to approve in-year savings of £5.1m, transfer £1.8m from the risk reserve to the General Fund Balance, and move £4.5m from the Insurance Reserve to the Risk Reserve.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 28