Abdul Abdullahi
Email: Cllr.Abdul.Abdullahi@Enfield.gov.uk
Council: Enfield
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Abdul Abdullahi's council service, particularly in his role as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, has consistently revolved around enhancing educational infrastructure, expanding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, and improving youth services. His focus has demonstrably intensified and become more strategic in recent years, with a significant emphasis on tangible improvements and long-term planning.
In the most recent year, 2026, Abdullahi's primary focus was on the critical area of school infrastructure and capacity. He spearheaded the Updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28, a substantial £29 million investment designed to modernize school buildings, increase pupil places, and embed environmental sustainability. This plan, as highlighted by Abdullahi, aims to create >modern, welcoming schools, more pupil places, and focused support for children with special educational needs, while also contributing to the Borough's long-term economic growth.
His presence at a Council meeting in January of this year underscores his continued engagement with these vital initiatives.
Building on this, Abdullahi's work in 2025 further solidified his commitment to young people and educational development. He was instrumental in advancing the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-2026, prioritizing fair treatment for young offenders. A significant portion of his efforts in this period was dedicated to the expansion of SEN provision, notably championing the Portcullis Lodge Car Park site for its suitability in accommodating a large number of school places due to its council ownership, central location, and accessibility. He also played a key role in approving the Budget Report and Medium Term Financial Plan, and in presenting the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan, which detailed progress in school infrastructure, SEN expansion, and decarbonization. His signing of a motion recognizing social workers and supporting reforms in children's care further illustrates his dedication to the welfare of children.
In 2024, Abdullahi's foundational work as Cabinet Member for Children's Services was evident in his consistent advocacy for educational infrastructure, SEN, and youth services. He was pivotal in the approval and presentation of the Schools Capital Programme, securing significant investments, including £12.9 million specifically for SEN projects. His presentations on SEN children's services, care packages, and transport, alongside the introduction of the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan with its emphasis on restorative justice, laid the groundwork for subsequent developments. His voting record consistently supported key council decisions, and his active engagement with the Health and Wellbeing Board, particularly concerning autism diagnoses, demonstrated a proactive approach to addressing specific needs.
Overall, Abdullahi's priorities have remained consistent, with a clear evolution towards more strategic and impactful implementation. His most significant contributions, especially in recent years, lie in the substantial capital investment in school infrastructure and the targeted expansion of SEN provision, directly addressing critical needs within the borough. His consistent interest in youth justice and the broader welfare of children and young people remains a hallmark of his service.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, focused on improving school infrastructure and capacity. He presented the Updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28, detailing a £29 million investment aimed at enhancing school buildings, increasing pupil places, and promoting environmental sustainability. He highlighted the plan's benefits, stating it would result in >modern, welcoming schools, more pupil places, and focused support for children with special educational needs, while also contributing to the Borough's long-term economic growth.
He also attended a Council meeting in January.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the Updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28 at the Cabinet meeting on January 14th. He outlined a £29 million investment to improve school buildings, increase pupil capacity, and enhance environmental sustainability, emphasizing strong stakeholder coordination. He stated that the plan would result in modern, welcoming schools, more pupil places, and focused support for children with special educational needs, while also contributing to the Borough's long-term economic growth.
He was also recorded as present at the Council meeting on January 21st, though no specific statements or actions were noted.
Meetings in January 2026
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm - 21 January 2026
Abdul Abdullahi was recorded as present at the Council meeting on 21st January 2026. No statements or actions by him were noted in the provided report pack.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm - 14 January 2026
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the Updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28. He highlighted the planned investment of £29 million aimed at improving school buildings, increasing pupil capacity, and enhancing environmental sustainability. He stated that the plan demonstrated strong and successful stakeholder coordination. Responding to questions, Councillor Abdullahi emphasized that the plan's objectives would lead to modern, welcoming schools, more pupil places, and focused support for children with special educational needs, while also contributing to the Borough's long-term economic growth.
Throughout 2025, Abdul Abdullahi, in his role as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, demonstrated a consistent focus on improving services for young people and educational infrastructure. He was instrumental in advancing the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-2026, emphasizing fair treatment for young offenders. A significant portion of his work involved the development of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, particularly concerning the Portcullis Lodge Car Park site, which he championed due to its suitability for accommodating a large number of school places, citing its council ownership, central location, and accessibility. He also played a key role in approving the Budget Report and Medium Term Financial Plan, and in presenting the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan, highlighting progress in school infrastructure, SEN expansion, and decarbonization efforts. Abdullahi also signed a motion recognizing social workers and supporting reforms in children's care. While he was absent from some meetings, his active participation in others, including council and cabinet meetings, underscores his commitment to these key areas.
Monthly Activity in 2025
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, attended the Cabinet meeting on December 10th, 2025. However, the available information does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in December 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm - 10 December 2025
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was present at the Cabinet meeting on December 10th, 2025. However, the provided documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During November 2025, Abdul Abdullahi attended the Council meeting on November 12th. He actively participated by voting on the CLEANING UP ENFIELD
item, supporting the Majority Group's proposed response.
Meetings in November 2025
Council - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 November 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was present at the Council meeting on 12th November 2025. He participated in the voting for the CLEANING UP ENFIELD
item, casting his vote in favour of the Majority Group's response.
During October 2025, Abdul Abdullahi's primary activity in council meetings was to make a minor correction to the minutes of a previous meeting. On October 15th, he clarified that his daughter, not his son, had attended Winchmore School.
Meetings in October 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - 15 October 2025
During the Cabinet meeting on October 15th, 2025, Abdul Abdullahi made a minor correction to the minutes of the previous meeting. He clarified that his daughter, not his son, attended Winchmore School, as had been incorrectly recorded.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 13th October, 2025 6.30 pm - 13 October 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was present at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on October 13, 2025. However, the available documentation does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific actions during the meeting.
During September 2025, Councillor Abdul Abdullahi declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2026/27 due to his son attending Winchmore School. As Cabinet Member for Children's Services, he introduced the report, emphasizing the significant progress made in maintaining and improving school infrastructure, expanding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, decarbonizing schools, and reinvesting funds from caretaker's house disposals. He noted that considerable progress had been made against all targets.
Meetings in September 2025
Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 September 2025
There is no record of Abdul Abdullahi saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2025-09-17.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 10 September 2025
Councillor Abdul Abdullahi declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2026/27 due to his son attending Winchmore School. As Cabinet Member for Children's Services, he introduced the report, highlighting progress in maintaining and improving school infrastructure, expanding SEN provision, decarbonizing schools, and reinvesting funds from caretaker's house disposals. He stated that considerable progress had been made against all targets.
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 10, 2025. On June 11, 2025, as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, he introduced a report on the Portcullis Lodge Car Park land for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. He explained that this site was chosen after reviewing multiple locations with the DfE because of its council ownership, central location, good public transport links, and capacity for the most school places. The Cabinet approved entering into an Agreement for Lease and granting a 125-year Academy Lease for a new SEN school on this site.
Meetings in June 2025
Council - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 24 June 2025
Abdul Abdullahi attended the Council meeting on June 24, 2025. He holds the position of Cabinet Member for Children's Services.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 11 June 2025
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, introduced the report concerning the Portcullis Lodge Car Park land for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. He explained the rationale behind selecting this site, stating that after reviewing multiple locations with the DfE, it was identified as the optimal choice due to its council ownership, central location, good public transport links, and capacity for the most school places. The Cabinet subsequently approved the entering into of an Agreement for Lease and the grant of a 125-year Academy Lease for the development of a new SEN school on the site.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm - 10 June 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 10, 2025.
During May 2025, Abdul Abdullahi was active in one council meeting. He voted in favor of the Budget Report 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2029/30. Additionally, he supported a procedural motion to extend the meeting by 15 minutes.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025
Abdul Abdullahi voted in favour of the Budget Report 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2029/30. He also voted in favour of a procedural motion to extend the meeting by 15 minutes.
During April 2025, Abdul Abdullahi, as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was present at the Cabinet meeting on April 23rd. He introduced a report regarding the Portcullis Lodge Car Park land for SEN provision. When questioned about the site selection, he highlighted its advantages: it was council-owned, centrally located, easily accessible by public transport, and had the potential to accommodate the largest number of school places following consultation with the DfE.
Meetings in April 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 April 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the meeting on March 12, 2025. He was present at the meeting on February 26, 2025, but no specific actions or statements were recorded. On April 23, 2025, as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Abdul Abdullahi introduced the report concerning the Portcullis Lodge Car Park land for SEN provision. He addressed questions from other members regarding the selected site, emphasizing that it was council-owned, centrally located, easily accessible by public transport, and had the potential to accommodate the largest number of school places following consultation with the DfE.
During March 2025, Abdul Abdullahi was absent from both the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on March 5th and the Cabinet meeting on March 12th, for which he had sent apologies.
Meetings in March 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 March 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025, and had sent apologies for his absence.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - 5 March 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was noted as absent from the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting held on 3 December 2024.
During February 2025, Abdul Abdullahi attended the Cabinet meeting on February 26th, where no specific actions or statements were recorded. He also participated in the Council meeting on February 27th, where he seconded the report on the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2030.
Meetings in February 2025
Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 27 February 2025
Abdul Abdullahi seconded the report on the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2030.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025
Abdul Abdullahi was present at the Cabinet meeting on February 26th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided minutes or reports pack.
During January 2025, Abdul Abdullahi, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was active in a council meeting on January 22nd. He moved and seconded the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-2026, introducing its vision, priorities, and the collaborative work of various agencies. He also emphasized the importance of fair treatment for young people affected by crime. Additionally, Cllr Abdul Abdullahi was a signatory to a motion that recognized the work of social workers and professionals, supported government reforms in children's care, and pledged collaboration to improve the social care system.
Meetings in January 2025
Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 January 2025
As Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Abdul Abdullahi moved and seconded the report on the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-2026. He introduced the plan, outlining its vision, strategic priorities, and the collaborative efforts of various agencies. He expressed gratitude to the Youth Justice Service staff for their dedication to supporting young people and stressed the importance of fair treatment for under 18-year-olds, who are disproportionately impacted by crime.
Furthermore, Cllr Abdul Abdullahi was a signatory to Motion 13.16. This motion acknowledged the contributions of social workers and professionals in supporting young people, welcomed the Labour Government's reforms in children's care, and committed to collaborating with the Government to enhance the social care system.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 8 January 2025
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was listed as a member of the Cabinet for the meeting on 8th January 2025. The provided document does not contain any record of statements or actions taken by Abdul Abdullahi during this meeting. He was also present at the Cabinet meeting held on 13 November 2024, but there is no indication that he spoke or took any specific actions during that meeting either.
Throughout 2024, Abdul Abdullahi consistently served as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services, demonstrating a strong focus on educational infrastructure, special educational needs (SEN), and youth services. He played a key role in the approval and presentation of the Schools Capital Programme, advocating for significant financial investments in school improvements, including £12.9m for SEN projects. Abdullahi also presented reports on SEN children's services, care packages, and transport, and introduced the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan, emphasizing restorative justice initiatives. His voting record reflects support for key council decisions, including the Budget Report, Medium-Term Financial Plan, Council Tax Support Scheme, and the Local Plan. He actively engaged with the Health and Wellbeing Board, raising concerns about autism diagnoses and participating in discussions on related services. While absent from some meetings, his consistent presence and contributions highlight his dedication to improving services for children and young people in Enfield.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was noted as a member of the Health and Wellbeing Board. However, no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during the meeting on December 3rd, 2024.
Meetings in December 2024
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 6.30 pm - 3 December 2024
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, was a member of the Health and Wellbeing Board and was present at the meeting on 8 October 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.
During November 2024, Abdul Abdullahi was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services. In this capacity, he introduced the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-26 at a Cabinet meeting, outlining its vision, priorities, and inter-agency collaboration. He also elaborated on restorative justice initiatives aimed at reducing offending rates. In an earlier Council meeting, he voted in favour of the Majority Group's response regarding the protection of Enfield's Libraries and Leisure Services.
Meetings in November 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 13 November 2024
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, introduced the Enfield Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-26. He outlined the plan's vision, strategic priorities, and the collaborative efforts of various agencies. In response to questions from members, he elaborated on the restorative justice initiatives designed to decrease offending rates.
Council - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 6 November 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services. He also voted in favour of the Majority Group's response concerning the Opposition Priority Business paper on Protecting Enfield's Libraries and Leisure Services.
During October 2024, Abdul Abdullahi attended two council meetings: the Health and Wellbeing Board on October 8th and the Cabinet meeting on October 16th. There are no records of him making any specific statements or taking any actions during these meetings.
Meetings in October 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 16 October 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was present at the Cabinet meeting on 2024-10-16. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided minutes or report pack.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 6.30 pm - 8 October 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was present at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on October 8th, 2024. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
During September 2024, Abdul Abdullahi, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the strategic delivery plan for the People’s Directorate Schools Capital Programme for 2024/25 – 2025/26. This plan detailed planned investments in school maintenance, improvements, and the expansion of Special Education Needs (SEN) pupil places. He was also formally appointed to the role of Cabinet Member for Children's Services during a council meeting.
Meetings in September 2024
Council - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 18 September 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services. His attendance at previous council meetings on 15 May 2024 and 19 June 2024 was noted, but there is no record of him speaking or taking any other action during this meeting.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 September 2024
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the strategic delivery plan for the People’s Directorate Schools Capital Programme for 2024/25 – 2025/26. He emphasized the planned investments in school maintenance, improvements, and the expansion of Special Education Needs (SEN) pupil places.
During June 2024, Councillor Abdul Abdullahi was active in the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 11th, where he confirmed his request for an agenda item to discuss challenges with autism diagnoses from the SEND and Inclusion Service. This follows his previous engagement on similar topics, including autism diagnosis, at a December 2023 meeting. He was absent from the Cabinet meeting on June 12th, with apologies noted.
Meetings in June 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 12 June 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 12th June, 2024, and apologies for his absence were received.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 11th June, 2024 6.30 pm - 11 June 2024
During the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on June 11, 2024, Councillor Abdul Abdullahi confirmed he had requested an agenda item from the SEND and Inclusion Service to discuss challenges surrounding autism diagnoses. Previously, at the December 4, 2023 meeting, he acted as Chair in the absence of Cllr Alev Cazimoglu, welcoming attendees and suggesting future agenda items such as Inspections, and accessing Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service and autism diagnosis.
During May 2024, Abdul Abdullahi was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services at the Council meeting on May 15th. In prior meetings, he had demonstrated support for key financial and planning decisions by voting in favour of the Budget Report 2024/25, the Medium Term Financial Plan, the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25, and the recommendations concerning the Local Plan.
Meetings in May 2024
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 pm - 15 May 2024
During the Council meeting on May 15th, 2024, Abdul Abdullahi was appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children's Services. Previously, in earlier meetings, he had voted in favour of the Budget Report 2024/25 and Medium Term Financial Plan, as well as the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25. He also voted in favour of the recommendations concerning the Local Plan.
During April 2024, Cllr Abdul Abdullahi, in his role as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented a report on the budget for SEN children's services, care packages, and transport, emphasizing its main points.
Meetings in April 2024
Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th April, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 April 2024
Cllr Abdul Abdullahi, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, introduced the report concerning the budget for SEN children's services, care packages, and transport, and highlighted its key aspects.
During March 2024, Cllr Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Cabinet meeting on March 13th, with apologies. His prior involvement as Cabinet Member for Children's Services was noted, where he had previously introduced a report on the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan and expressed gratitude for efforts in enhancing Enfield's schools, also welcoming assurances regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in schools. On March 19th, Cllr Abdullahi voted in favour of the recommendations concerning the Local Plan at the Council meeting.
Meetings in March 2024
Council - Tuesday, 19th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 19 March 2024
Cllr Abdul Abdullahi voted in favour of the recommendations concerning the Local Plan.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 13 March 2024
Abdul Abdullahi was absent from the Cabinet meeting on March 13th, 2024, with apologies received for his absence. However, information from a previous meeting (February 21st, 2024) indicates his role as Cabinet Member for Children's Services. In that capacity, he introduced the report on the Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2023/24 - 2024/25. He expressed gratitude to officers for their efforts in enhancing Enfield's schools and welcomed the assurances derived from the review of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) across the school estate.
During February 2024, Abdul Abdullahi, as Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the Schools Capital Programme report to the Cabinet on February 21st. He outlined project ambitions aligned with strategic objectives and thanked officers for their work in improving Enfield's schools, noting the positive RAAC review. Under his introduction, the Cabinet recommended Council approval for significant financial measures related to the schools' capital programme, including a £1.25m growth for 2023/24, the use of £5.9m in unused grant for historic borrowing repayment, approval to spend for the 2024/25 programme, and earmarking £12.9m for SEN projects. On February 22nd, during the Council meeting, Abdul Abdullahi voted in favor of appointing Gary Rogers and extending Joan Mansfield's appointment as Independent Persons for the Councillor Conduct Committee. He also voted in favor of the Budget Report 2024/25, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25.
Meetings in February 2024
Council - Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 7.00 pm - 22 February 2024
During the Council meeting on February 22nd, 2024, Abdul Abdullahi voted in favour of appointing Gary Rogers as Independent Person for the Councillor Conduct Committee and extending Joan Mansfield's appointment in the same role. He also voted in favour of the Budget Report 2024/25, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st February, 2024 7.00 pm - 21 February 2024
Abdul Abdullahi, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, presented the report on the Schools Capital Programme. He highlighted the ambitions for projects and work aligned with the four strategic objectives, and expressed gratitude to officers for their contributions to improving Enfield's schools. He also acknowledged the positive outcome of the RAAC review across the school estate. The Cabinet, under his introduction, agreed to recommend Council approval for several financial measures, including a £1.25m growth in the 2023/24 schools' capital programme, the utilization of £5.9m in unused schools' capital grant for repaying historic borrowing, approval to spend for the 2024/25 programme, and the earmarking of £12.9m of capital grant for SEN projects.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Member Governor Forum - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
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 Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/2027, an updated Corporate Complaints Policy, the Exempt Supported Accommodation Strategy, and the Crisis and Resilience Fund distribution. The Cabinet also approved the SSCB Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-35.
Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council of the London Borough of Enfield convened on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to discuss and set the Revenue Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside updating the Council's five-year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The meeting also covered the proposed Ten-Year Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2035/36, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and rent setting for 2026/27, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, and the review and adoption of the statutory Pay Policy Statement. Additionally, members were scheduled to agree the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026/27 and address any questions submitted by councillors.
Decisions from Meetings
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Joint Waste Strategy (JWS)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
... to approve the North London Joint Waste Strategy for the period 2025-2040 and delegate authority for minor updates.
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
Long Leasing Funding - Capital Drawdown
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to facilitate the leasing of properties for temporary accommodation in 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Cabinet approved the drawdown of £309,239,680 from the £660m Temporary Accommodation capital budget.
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
A Digital Data and Artififical Intelligence Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to agree to the Council-wide Digital and Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, promoting the Council’s Plan 2023-26, delivering accessible and improved services, and supporting the Council’s Workforce Strategy, and to note that Digital Services will develop a Council-wide digital and data and artificial intelligence delivery plan and roadmap for incorporation into the Digital Services Portfolio for 2026/27 and beyond.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 49