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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

63 meetings · Page 2 of 13

Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Cabinet convened to discuss and approve the updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28, authorising expenditure of £29.1m, and to agree in principle to savings and income targets of £15.4m in the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Update 2026/27 to 2030/31. Both decisions were made subject to call-in[^1].

December 10, 2025
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to discuss the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-30, a performance report from the Safer Stronger Communities Board, and community cohesion work in the borough. Councillors were also expected to note the panel's work programme for the year 2025/26.

December 09, 2025
Equalities Board Committee Member

Equalities Board - Monday, 1st December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Equalities Board was scheduled to meet to discuss health inequalities, hate crime, and domestic abuse in Enfield. The board was also expected to review the minutes from their previous meeting and note their work programme for the coming year.

December 01, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector - Friday, 21st November, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, 21st November, 2025 at Camden Council. The agenda for the meeting is available to view online.

November 21, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Medium Term Financial Plan Update 2026/27 to 2030/31

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

...the Cabinet agreed in principle to the proposed £15.4m savings and income targets for 2026/27 and delegated authority to directors to make decisions to achieve these targets, including substituting proposals after consultation with Cabinet Members.

Recommendations Approved

Updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28

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

... to approve an updated Schools Capital Programme for 2025/26 - 2027/28, including revised spending and delegated authorities for contract awards and project modifications, to enhance educational infrastructure and address Special Educational Needs.

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 30