Issue - meetings

Councillor Sitkin, Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Business Development, paid tribute to Neil Isaac, who had recently died.  Neil Isaac had been an assistant director in Regeneration and Environment since 2009, recently leading the Council’s economic development function. 

Councillor Sitkin praised Neil as a modern, entrepreneurial man, who was well liked and respected, both at work and by those who knew him socially.  He had been committed to improving services both in Enfield and across the region in his role in ALCO (Association of London Cleansing Officers).

Since his death the Council had been inundated with emails from both private and public sector colleagues expressing their dismay and obvious sense of loss at Neil’s passing.

Neil bravely and resolutely faced his illness, steadfastly refusing to be cowed and to the last retained his sense of humour and smile.

He would be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Councillor Alev Cazimoglu regretted the sad death of Mame Gyang on 22 April 2016 saying that it had been a pleasure working with her.  Mame would be remembered for her commitment and focus on service users and carers, her sense of humour and positive outlook. 

Councillor Alev Cazimoglu sent her heartfelt condolences to Mame’s family and friends. 

Councillor Neville added his tribute to Neil Isaac whom he had known very well.  He said that Neil had been a real addition to the staff at a crucial time, that of the wheeled bin roll out.  This was an initiative that had needed careful handling and Neil had proved adept at bringing it in. 

Councillor Neville said that he had last spoken to Neil in the office recently where he had been full of courage, showing himself dedicated to the job and talking about coming back to work.  The Council had lost a dedicated local government officer of the first order.  He knew how to do the work and how to teach others, skills he had passed on to the benefit of the borough.

Councillor Neville sent his condolences to Neil’s friends and family, saying that he would be much missed.  He had liked him and felt sadness at his passing. 

One minute’s silence was held in memory of Neil Isaac and Mame Gyang.