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 4 of 28

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council cabinet convened to discuss key performance indicators, waste management strategies, and financial reports for various council-related entities, including Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik. Councillors approved the North London Joint Waste Strategy for 2025-2040 and noted the progress being made against key priority indicators for Enfield. They also reviewed the outturn positions for Housing Gateway Limited and Energetik.

October 15, 2025
Equalities Board Committee Member

Equalities Board - Monday, 6th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Equalities Board was scheduled to meet to discuss proposed changes to its terms of reference, receive an update on Fairer Enfield, and note the work programme for 2025/26.

October 06, 2025
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 Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, approving recommendations on the 2025/26 Quarter 1 Revenue and Capital Monitoring Report, the 2025/26 Quarter 1 Treasury Management Monitoring Report, and the sale of Biodiversity Net Gain units at Forty Hall Parkland. The Cabinet also agreed to progress with a Compulsory Purchase Order for Cheshire House and Shropshire House to enable housing development, and approved the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy. Additionally, a Digital Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy was agreed, and the Traveller Local Plan Regulation 19 consultation was approved. Several key decisions were made regarding the delivery of council homes, including the acquisition of land at Crews Hill and the development scheme at Upton and Raynham Road.

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

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: 138

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49