Agenda

To receive and agree the minutes of the previous meeting of Council held on Wednesday 27 September 2023 as a correct record.

Members of the Council are invited to identify any disclosable pecuniary, other pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests relevant to the items on the agenda.

The Council is asked to formally make the Hadley Wood Neighbourhood Plan, incorporating it as part of the Statutory Development Plan for Enfield.

Recommendation from Cabinet, for noting.

Recommendation from Cabinet, for noting.

Recommendation from Cabinet, for approval.

Recommendation from Cabinet, for noting.

Recommendation from Cabinet, for approval.

The list of questions and their written responses will be published prior to the meeting.

13.1    Motion in the name of Councillor Ergin Erbil

This Council notes that:

·         The mismanagement of the economy by central government has caused the highest levels of inflation in 40 years, rising interest rates and stagnant economic growth.

·         Household energy bills have skyrocketed over the last year – 96% higher than last winter – while just over 16,000 households in Enfield are already fuel poor.

·         The effects of climate change are intensifying the impact of energy prices, increasing pressures on families and businesses.

·         As the cost-of-living increases, people and businesses are less able to finance adaptations to improve energy efficiency and to prepare for extreme weather events.

·         More families need help. Yet steeply increasing inflation means this Council’s ability to mitigate impacts and provide essential services is increasingly challenging.

The Council agrees to:

1.    Recognise that the Cost of Living and Climate Crisis are connected and jointly require attention to ensure the wellbeing of local people and businesses.

2.    Make decisions on investment and delivery that, wherever possible, contribute to environmental and social benefits across Enfield.

3.    Advocate for more robust, affordable public transport that connects employees with work, links students to education and reduces carbon emissions.

4.    Work with social landlords operating in Enfield to review the energy efficiency of their housing stock, recognising that poor insulation and inefficient heating are key factors in the rising cost-of-living.

5.    Write to the Prime Minister, our local MPs, and the relevant government ministers to call for:

a.    Increased financial support for residents, with most support provided to low-income households.

b.    Lobby government to deliver a more ambitious nationwide commitment to fund improvements in the energy efficiency of homes, resulting in energy bill reductions and environmental benefits.

c.    Insulation schemes and renewable energy generation programmes funded by fossil fuel profits.

13.2    Motion in the name of Councillor Maria Alexandrou

We condemn the shocking brutality that led to the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini on the 16^th of September 2022, sparking world-wide protests.

We stand together in support of Amini’s family and the brave people of Iran demanding Freedom.

13.3    Motion in the name of Councillor Julian Sampson

·         Over 2,000 Enfield residents are members of Enfield clubs, of which approximately 900 are resident in an N postcode,

·         Of these residents, almost 700 are women and over 200 are under 18 years old.

·         Irrespective of membership basis, over 60,000 members of the public who were not golf club members played golf at one of the Enfield clubs in the y/e 31/12/22;

·         All Enfield clubs are open to non-members throughout the week and year, with only some weekend times reserved for members;

·         These non-members would have paid a price from as little as £18 to £125 at the most, depending on which course and the time of year;

·         For a four-hour round this represents an hourly rate of £4.50 to £31.25 / hour;

·         Enfield clubs have outreach programmes to attract men, women and young people from all socio-economic groups not traditionally associated  ...  view the full agenda text for item 13.

Councillor Thomas Fawns and Councillor Gunes Akbulut to replace Councillor Rick Jewell and Councillor Susan Erbil on the Councillor Conduct Committee.

Councillor Andrew Thorp to replace Councillor Jim Steven on the Fostering Panel.

Any further changes received once the agenda has been published will be included in the supplementary Agenda to be circulated at the meeting.

Any changes received once the agenda has been published will be included in the supplementary Agenda to be circulated at the meeting.

London Councils Greater London Employment Forum – Nomination of Cllr Susan Erbil as representative to substitute for Cllr Nesil Caliskan at the February meeting.

North London Waste Authority – Nomination of Cllr Bektas Ozer as representative.

To note the agreed date of the next Council meeting as Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 7pm.