Chris James -  for Enfield

Chris James

Labour Party Associate Cabinet Member (Enfield West)

Email: Cllr.Chris.James@enfield.gov.uk

Council: Enfield

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Committee Member) Cabinet (Associate Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee Corporate Parenting Group (Committee Member) Health & Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel Palmers Green Ward Forum (Committee Member) Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Equalities Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to discuss several key reports, including updates on substance misuse services, a supervised toothbrushing programme, and performance reports related to community safety. A significant focus will also be placed on the proposed Serious Violence Strategy for 2026-30.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Committee Committee Member

Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector - Friday, 30th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector is scheduled to meet on Friday, 30 January 2026. The agenda indicates that the meeting will include a review of the committee's work programme.

January 30, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Cabinet of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including a significant environmental project, the disposal of council property, and the council's performance. The meeting agenda included a review of the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report, the Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Project, and the disposal of surplus property at New Cottage Farm.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Group Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 pm

December 17, 2025
Cabinet Associate Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Enfield Council Cabinet convened to discuss and approve the updated Schools Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28, authorising expenditure of £29.1m, and to agree in principle to savings and income targets of £15.4m in the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Update 2026/27 to 2030/31. Both decisions were made subject to call-in[^1].

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 30