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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 3 of 9

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Planning Committee met on 16 September 2025, and approved plans for a housing development on Lincoln Crescent and a surfing complex at the Lee Valley Golf Course. The committee also approved the construction of a padel tennis facility at Southgate Hockey Centre.

September 16, 2025
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Cabinet met to discuss financial monitoring reports, strategies for housing and digital services, and various regeneration and acquisition projects. They approved recommendations for the 2025/26 Quarter 1 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report and the 2025/26 Quarter 1 Treasury Management Monitoring Report, alongside strategies for digital data, artificial intelligence, and council housing asset management. Additionally, the cabinet approved compulsory purchase orders for Cheshire House and Shropshire House, as well as Joyce and Snells, and agreed in principle to the acquisition of land in Crews Hill for new council homes.

September 10, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Planning Committee met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss planning applications and related matters. Councillors were scheduled to consider a first floor rear extension to Topaz House and a request to vary a condition relating to a temporary training facility at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre. The committee was also scheduled to note the dates of future meetings.

July 22, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Enfield Council was scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including a petition regarding divestment from companies allegedly complicit in international law violations, approval of the Housing & Growth Strategy 2025-2030, and the Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024/25. Councillors were also expected to address questions and consider several motions related to local issues.

June 24, 2025
Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss two planning applications, as well as a report from the Head of Planning and Building Control. One application concerned the redevelopment of former garages on Ivy Road in Southgate, and the other concerned the internal and external refurbishment of buildings on Fore Street in Upper Edmonton.

June 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

30 decisions · Page 1 of 6

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: 41

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 30