Agenda and draft minutes

Councillor Ergin Erbil, Leader of the Council, welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Alev Cazimoglu and from Associate Cabinet Member Councillor George Savva.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

To note, that no requests for deputations have been received for presentation to this Cabinet meeting.

NOTED that no requests for deputations had been received for presentation to this Cabinet meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the previous Cabinet meeting held on 11 September 2024.

AGREED that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 September 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.

A report from the Executive Director – Environment & Communities is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5740)

Cllr Susan Erbil (Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulatory Services) introduced the report of the Executive Director – Environment and Communities, presenting the Statement of Licensing Policy and the Statement of Principles for Gambling Licensing post public consultation, for adoption by the Council. The statutory requirements were noted, and that extended public consultation had been carried out. The main concerns raised in consultations and the changes made to the policies were highlighted. Thanks were expressed to the officers for their efforts.

In response to Members’ queries, confirmation was provided of the additional requirements in the Licensing Act Policy in respect of safety for women and girls, and that compliance would be ensured with a proposed ‘Martyn’s Law’ for improved safety.

DECISION:  

That Cabinet notes that the following recommendations have been agreed by the Licensing Committee and will be referred to Full Council for approval:

I. The Statement of Licensing Policy (Appendix A) to come into effect on the 28th of January 2025.

II. Retention of the existing four Cumulative Impact Zones in Upper Edmonton, Enfield Highway, Enfield Town and Southgate.

III. Introduction of two new Cumulative Impact Zones in Bowes and Palmers Green.

IV. Removal of the core hours in all Cumulative Impact Zones making them all 24 hours.

V. Retention of the refusal to adopt the Sexual Entertainment Venues provisions under the Policing and Crime Act 2009. Presented in Annex 11 of the Licensing Act Policy.

That Cabinet agrees the following recommendations to Full Council for approval:

VI. The Statement of Principles for Gambling (Appendix B) to come into effect on the 31st of January 2025.

VII. Introduction of two new Gambling Vulnerability Zones in Edmonton and Enfield Highway.

VIII. Retention of the nil casino resolution as set out in section 3.5 of the Gambling Policy.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

A report from the Executive Director – People is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5809)

Cllr Abdul Abdullahi (Cabinet Member for Children’s Services) introduced the report of the Executive Director – People, presenting the Youth Justice Strategic Plan for 2024-26 prior to consideration by Full Council. The vision and strategic priorities for the Plan, and the multi-agency collaboration, were highlighted.

In response to Members’ queries, further detail was provided in respect of restorative justice work to lead to a reduction in offending.

DECISION:  The Cabinet agreed:

To recommend to Full Council to:

I. Agree the vision and strategic priorities for delivery of Youth Justice Services in Enfield as set out in the Youth Justice Strategic Plan for 2024/26.

II. Note the governance and partnership work arrangements, ‘Child First’ approach, resourcing of Youth Justice Service delivery, performance, and achievements of the service and partnership, risks, and improvement plan.

III. Approve the attached Youth Justice Strategic Plan for 2024/26.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

A report from the Executive Director – Environment & Communities is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5794)

Noting that Cllr Rick Jewell was incorrectly printed on the report and the appropriate Cabinet Member should read Cllr Sabri Ozaydin (Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Placemaking), Cllr Ozaydin introduced the report of the Executive Director – Environment and Communities, presenting the proposed final version of the Transport Strategy and Place Shaping Framework. The policies aligned with the Enfield Local Plan. Future action plans would also accompany the Transport Strategy, which would cover specific projects to be progressed.

DECISION:  The Cabinet agreed to:

I. Approve the Transport Strategy.

II. Approve the Place Shaping Framework.

III. Delegate authority to the Programme Director for Places and Journeys to make minor amendments to the documents prior to publication.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

A report from the Executive Director – Environment & Communities is attached.  (Non Key)

Cllr Ergin Erbil (Leader of the Council) introduced the report of the Chief Executive showing the Quarter 1 performance for 2024/25 (April – June 2024) and comparing it to the Council’s performance across the previous period for a series of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The improvement in KPIs on or above target since the last quarter was highlighted.

In response to Members’ queries regarding the areas that had contributed to the achievement, the considerable improvements in relation to the Decent Homes Standard and higher resident satisfaction were highlighted.

DECISION:  The Cabinet agreed to note the progress being made against the key priority indicators for Enfield.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

A report from the Executive Director – Environment & Communities is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5762)

Item 12 also refers.

(This item contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person – including the authority holding that information) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended).

Cllr Chinelo Anyanwu (Cabinet Member for Environment, Culture and Public Spaces) introduced the report of the Executive Director – Environment and Communities, setting out the level of investment required at Edmonton Leisure Centre, detailing the options for how this investment would be funded, and to determine the future management model for the Centre. It was a priority of the Council to ensure all leisure centres provided a comfortable and safe environment; and the impact of Edmonton Leisure Centre’s closure on the local community was acknowledged. Re-opening of the Centre would support public health and community cohesion. Plans for investment in the Centre to enable projected re-opening in mid-2025 were set out, and that the Centre would be enhanced by 2026 with GLL investing to deliver new products.

In response to Members’ queries, it was confirmed that products proposed by GLL included a 92 station gym, soft play / adventure play, ten pin bowling and fitness classes to return to the dance studio.

The Chair noted the Council’s Pavilion on the Green which combined with the enhanced Edmonton Leisure Centre would greatly improve the attraction of the area. He thanked the Executive Director of Environment and Communities and his teams for the work which would be transformational.

DECISION:  The Cabinet:

I. Agreed, in principle, to enter into a Shared Investment Partnership with GLL in order to secure the necessary investment in and continued operation of Edmonton Leisure Centre.

II. Agreed to transfer £2.5m from Pipeline to the approved Capital Programme for the purpose of investing in dilapidations and essential maintenance at Edmonton Leisure Centre to be procured and managed by GLL pursuant to the Shared Investment Partnership.

III. Agreed to assign the lease of the Edmonton Leisure Centre to GLL under the terms of the Shared Investment Partnership, subject to all necessary approvals, and to remove the centre from the existing Leisure Management Agreement with GLL.

IV. Granted authority to the Director of Leisure, Parks & Culture, Director of Finance, and the Director of Law & Governance to agree all legal documentation required for the purposes of the Shared Investment Partnership described in the report.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

To note that the next meeting of the Cabinet is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 7:00pm.

NOTED the next meeting of the Cabinet was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 7:00pm.

A resolution was passed under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting for the items of business listed on Part 2 of the agenda on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in those paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

Part 2

Item 9 above refers.

Members noted the information in the restricted appendices to the report considered at Minute 9 above.