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: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Safer Neighbourhood Board (Committee Member) Bowes Ward Forum Pension Policy & Investment Committee Equalities Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 3 of 9

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a briefing on the Enfield Council meeting held on 17 September 2025.

September 17, 2025
Cabinet Committee 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
Equalities Board Committee Member

Work Programme Planning, Equalities Board - Monday, 21st July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Equalities Board met on Monday 21st July 2025 to discuss the annual equalities report, the board's work programme, and other procedural items. The board was scheduled to receive a verbal update on the development of the Annual Equalities Report 2024/25, and to agree and prioritise items for the Work Programme 2025/26. Councillors were also scheduled to note the terms of reference for the Equalities Board and the dates of future meetings.

July 21, 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
Safer Neighbourhood Board Committee Member

Safer Neighbourhood Board - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Safer Neighbourhood Board met on Monday, 23rd June, 2025, to discuss policing and community safety issues in the borough. The board agreed the minutes of the previous meeting, heard updates from Chief Inspector Rob Gibbs on policing strategy, and discussed MOPAC funding. Ward chairs also provided updates on local issues.

June 23, 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: 42

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 30