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.

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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
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

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February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
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, approving the Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Project and the disposal of surplus Green Belt land at New Cottage Farm. The meeting also included a review of the Quarter 2 2025/26 Performance Report.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027

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

The Cabinet decided to approve the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/27 and the updated Assurance Framework. This decision was made on 11 March 2026. The approved framework includes the launch of a new Council Housing Board.

Recommendations Approved

Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy

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

The Cabinet of Enfield Council approved the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and Commissioning Framework on 11 March 2026. The decision included approving the strategy and framework, delegating authority for procurement to the Director of Homelessness and Supported Housing, and approving an investment of £648,000 over 12 months.

Recommendations Approved

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

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

The Cabinet of Enfield Council agreed to approve recommendations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund on 11 March 2026. The Cabinet noted the allocation of £7.4m per year for this fund and agreed to distribute it as detailed in the report. Authority was delegated to the Chief Financial Officer to reallocate funding up to £0.5m between themes and to agree any necessary legal documentation.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Complaints Policy

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

The Leader of the Council approved the updated Corporate Complaints Policy on 11 March 2026. The policy has been updated to align with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Complaints Handling Code and feedback from the Housing Ombudsman. Stage 2 investigations must now be completed within 20 working days of acknowledgement.

Recommendations Approved

SSCB Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35

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

The Cabinet of Enfield Council approved the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35 on 11 March 2026. The strategy sets out the community safety partnership's approach to preventing and addressing violence against women and girls. The Cabinet noted endorsements of the strategy from the Safer Stronger Communities Board and the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 53

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49