Chris James
Email: Cllr.Chris.James@enfield.gov.uk
Council: Enfield
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Equalities Board - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Equalities Board of Enfield Council is scheduled to consider updates on housing inequality and the council's commissioning of voluntary and community services. The meeting will also review the board's work programme.
Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel of Enfield Council is scheduled to discuss a range of important public health and safety matters. Key topics include an update on mental health services transformation, a review of North Middlesex University Hospital's maternity services following recent inspections, and the annual report of the Health and Wellbeing Board. The panel will also receive updates on the ongoing measles epidemic in Enfield and performance management from the Safer Stronger Communities Board.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
49 decisions · Page 2 of 10
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)
Meridian Water Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the budget of £1.5m for the purchase and adaptation of a property to be used as a complex care home, with 50% funded by borrowing and 50% by a DfE grant, and delegated authority for the purchase, adaptation, and procurement of care services.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Joyce & Snells Contract for Phases 0-1 and Next Steps
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...awarded the main works contract for Phases 0-1 of the Joyce and Snells Estate Regeneration Scheme to Hill Partnership, approved the 5-year development budget, amended the phasing plan to bring Block B forward as Phase 2, contracted HTA Architects for Block B's design, agreed in principle to use CPO powers for Block B's land, and approved the socio-economic benefits strategy for the scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...the Cabinet recommended that Full Council approve the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27, including changes to the Minimum Revenue Provision annuity rate and the authorised borrowing limit.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Home Development
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approve the capital funding of up to £1.5m to establish a new Ofsted-registered children's home in Enfield for children with multiple, complex needs resulting from ongoing trauma, including those subject to Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) orders.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 49