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 3 of 15

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of the London Borough of Enfield met on Wednesday, 21st January, 2026, to discuss a range of important issues. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the Council Tax Base for 2026/27, several motions proposed by councillors on diverse subjects, and the confirmation of committee memberships and nominations to outside bodies. The meeting also included time for questions from councillors to cabinet members.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including a significant environmental project, the disposal of council property, and the council's performance. The meeting agenda included a review of the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report, the Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Project, and the disposal of surplus property at New Cottage Farm.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Board Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 pm

December 17, 2025
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

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