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.

49 meetings · Page 5 of 10

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
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Cabinet met on 11 June 2025, and among the decisions made, they approved a new business plan for Energetik, and also approved a strategic delivery plan for the Schools Capital Programme. The Cabinet also discussed the council's financial performance, including an overspend in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

June 11, 2025
Council

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

May 14, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm

April 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 1 of 10

SSCB Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35

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

... to approve the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35, noting its prior endorsement by the Safer Stronger Communities Board and the Healthy and Safe Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027

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

...to approve the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027 and an updated Assurance Framework, which includes the establishment of a new Council Housing Board for stakeholder oversight.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Digital Services Portfolio - 26/27

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

...approve the digital investment portfolio for 2026/2027, allocating £6.6 million from capital receipts and capital, and delegate authority for procurement and portfolio variations to the Chief Executive.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy

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

... to approve the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy and Commissioning Framework, delegate procurement authority, and invest £648,000 to secure additional accommodation and achieve cost savings.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)

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

...to establish the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) from April 1, 2026, replacing the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments, and to allocate £7.4 million annually for this purpose until March 2029, with delegated authority for certain financial and legal matters.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 49