Gina Needs -  for Enfield

Gina Needs

Labour Party Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Enforcement

Email: Cllr.Gina.Needs@Enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member, Guest) Equalities Board (Committee Member) Pension Policy & Investment Committee (Committee Member) Safer Neighbourhood Board (Also Attending, Committee Member) Bowes Ward Forum (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

138 meetings · Page 1 of 28

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

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

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues, including a significant increase in investment for highways and street scene maintenance, the business plan for Housing Gateway Ltd, and a proposal for a new selective licensing scheme for private rented housing. The meeting agenda also included a review of the Quarter 3 performance report for 2025/26.

April 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Safer Neighbourhood Board Committee Member

Safer Neighbourhood Board - Monday, 13 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Safer Neighbourhood Board met on Monday 13th April 2026 to discuss crime trends, police resourcing, and the future of the board itself. Key discussions included a review of crime statistics, concerns about police officer attendance at ward meetings, and the impact of potential funding changes from the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

April 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Equalities Board Committee Member

Equalities Board - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Equalities Board of Enfield Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the council's commissioning of voluntary community services and an update on work to reduce housing inequalities. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the board's work programme.

March 23, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee 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

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 7 of 10

Energetik Outturn Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025

...to note the 2024/25 outturn position for Energetik, a council-owned company developing community energy networks.

Recommendations Approved

Traveller Local Plan Regulation 19

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to recommend to Full Council the approval for public consultation on the Proposed Submission Traveller Local Plan, Integrated Impact Assessment, and Habitats Regulation Assessment, and to note the Equality Impact Assessment, delegating authority for minor amendments and consultation commencement to the Executive Director of Environment and Communities in consultation with the Leader of the Council, and authorizing officers to submit the plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination following the consultation period.

Recommendations Approved

Council Housing Asset Management Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the approval of the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025-2029 and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to agree on an annual investment program for Council Housing in accordance with the approved strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Cheshire House and Shropshire House Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...the Cabinet of Enfield approved the progression and making of a Compulsory Purchase Order for Cheshire House and Shropshire House on The Shires Estate to acquire all property and third-party rights for housing purposes, enabling the Council to decommission and demolish the blocks due to safety concerns and consider future housing options.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 138

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49