Destiny Karakus -  for Enfield

Destiny Karakus

Labour Party Associate Cabinet Member (Non-geographical)

Email: Cllr.Destiny.Karakus@enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Associate Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Crime Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Environment & Climate Action Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

53 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's performance in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the business plan for Housing Gateway Ltd for 2026/27, and proposals for a new selective licensing scheme for private rented housing. The meeting also included a review of the Borough Capital Programme for highways and street scene improvements for 2026/27.

April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Enfield Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The meeting's agenda included proposals for new residential developments, variations to existing planning permissions, and retrospective applications for changes of use.

March 17, 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 to discuss and approve several key strategies and plans. Decisions made included the approval of the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, the adoption of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35, and the approval of the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/2027. The Cabinet also agreed to the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and its associated Commissioning Framework, alongside the allocation of funds for the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
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

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 5 of 10

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

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: 53

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49