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 2 of 15

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Enfield convened on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to discuss and set the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside updating the Council's five-year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The meeting also covered the proposed Ten-Year Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2035/36, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and rent setting for 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and the review and adoption of the statutory Pay Policy Statement. Additionally, members were scheduled to agree the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 and address any questions submitted by councillors.

February 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and housing development matters. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, which involves a Council Tax increase and significant investment in services, alongside the award of a major contract for the Joyce & Snells Estate regeneration and the approval of a ten-year plan for housing delivery.

February 25, 2026, 7:00 pm
Palmers Green Ward Forum Committee Member

Palmers Green Ward Forum - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, to discuss substance misuse services, a supervised toothbrushing programme, crime performance, and the Serious Violence Strategy. Key decisions included noting the progress of substance misuse services and the supervised toothbrushing programme, and reviewing the Safer Stronger Communities Performance Report and the Serious Violence Strategy.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Committee Member

Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector - Friday, 30th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector is scheduled to meet on Friday, 30 January 2026. The agenda indicates that the meeting will include a review of the committee's work programme.

January 30, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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SSCB Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

... to approve the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35, noting its prior endorsement by the Safer Stronger Communities Board and the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

...to approve the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027 and an updated Assurance Framework, which includes the establishment of a new Council Housing Board for stakeholder oversight.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Digital Services Portfolio - 26/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

...approve the digital investment portfolio for 2026/2027, allocating £6.6 million from capital receipts and capital, and delegate authority for procurement and portfolio variations to the Chief Executive.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

... to approve the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and Commissioning Framework, delegate procurement authority, and invest £648,000 to secure additional accommodation and achieve cost savings.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 11, 2026

...to establish the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) from April 1, 2026, replacing the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments, and to allocate £7.4 million annually for this purpose until March 2029, with delegated authority for certain financial and legal matters.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 49