The list of forthcoming Member-level decisions serves as the City Council's notice of all Member-Level Executive decisions, including those proposed to be taken at a private meeting of the Cabinet, in accordance with Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.
Notice will be given of the following:
a) All Key Decisions to be taken by the Cabinet, a Committee of
the Cabinet or an individual Cabinet Member;
b) Executive non-Key Decisions to be taken by the above
decision-makers, wherever possible;
c) All private meetings of the Cabinet;
d) All decisions to be taken under General Exception or Special
Urgency provisions;
Key Decisions are defined by statute as:
(a) Decisions likely to result in the Council incurring expenditure which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the Council's budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or
(b) To be significant in terms of its effects on communities living or working in an area comprising two or more wards or electoral divisions in the area of the Council.
This list is updated with each new notice and the information is based upon statutory requirements.
Any queries relating to specific decisions should be referred to the relevant Officer listed against the respective decision, using the email address provided.
25/03/2024 - Carbon Offset Bids - January 2024
This report highlights four carbon offset bids from January 2024, totalling £149,611 and makes recommendations for the Cabinet Member on their approval.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture
Decision due date: Not before 29/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Damian Hemmings
Notice of decision: 25/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/03/2024 - Writing off irrecoverable debt (quarterly report) - Quarter 4 2024/25
This report requests approval for the writing off of debts above £100,000 and provides information on other debts to be written off under officer delegated authority.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
22/03/2024 - Writing off irrecoverable debt (quarterly report) - Quarter 3 2024/25
This report requests approval for the writing off of debts above £100,000 and provides information on other debts to be written off under officer delegated authority.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
22/03/2024 - Commemorative Green Plaque for the Soho Poly
Proposed installation of a Westminster Green
Plaque at The Soho Poly, 16 Riding House St, W1W 7DT
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: West End;
Lead officer: Claire Appleby
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/03/2024 - Church Street Site A – Appointment of Joint Venture Development Partner
Church Street Site A – Appointment of Joint Venture Development Partner.
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: James Green, Setareh Neshati
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
22/03/2024 - Oxford Street Programme – Oxford Street Scheme Stage 3
To approvethat the Oxford Street Scheme proceed to Stage 3, detail design, as part of the Oxford Street Programme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
22/03/2024 - Writing off irrecoverable debt (quarterly report) - Quarter 2 2024/25
This report requests approval for the writing off of debts above £100,000 and provides information on other debts to be written off under officer delegated authority.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 22/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 22/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
21/03/2024 - Increasing carers' direct payments
To increase carers’ direct payment for 24/25 and 25/26 by up to £18 per hour to better enable families to employ personal assistants that deliver short breaks packages. This increase accounts for the consumer price index, inflation as well as the cost of living. Having undertaken benchmarking, the proposed rate is consistent with other local authorities.
Officers have consulted with parents reference groups, Full of Life and Make it Happen. Parents Forums have told us that by increasing the carer’s allowance to make it easier for families to recruit personal assistants, many more families are likely to want to convert from agency home care services to carer’s direct payments. Families have told us they want their children to benefit from support from skilled and consistent personal assistants including those who are friends or already known to the child.
This service decision in Short Breaks forms part of a review that is currently underway to further enhance practice, derive value for money in commissioning arrangements, develop an inclusion offer in universal youth services as well as improve and simplify processes within the service.
Decision Maker: Bi-Borough Executive Director of Childrens Services
Decision due date: 30/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Annabel Saunders
Notice of decision: 21/03/2024
15/03/2024 - New ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024 - 2028
Approval of a new ActiveWestminster Strategy for the periods of 2024 – 2028.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resident Participation, Consultation Reform and Leisure
Decision due date: Before 01/07/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Coreen Brown
Notice of decision: 15/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/03/2024 - Letting of 1st Floor, 20 Orange Street, London WC2 7EF
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 15/04/2024
Wards affected: St James's;
Lead officer: Rupert Grass
Notice of decision: 15/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
15/03/2024 - Sayers Croft Management Options
Following external appraisal and recommendations, decide on the Management model for Sayers Croft Outdoor Education Centre.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture
Decision due date: 07/2024
Wards affected: Maida Vale;
Lead officer: Serena Simon
Notice of decision: 15/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
15/03/2024 - North Paddington Programme – Years 2-4 Programmes of work
This report will outline the proposed areas of work the North Paddington Programme will focus on from year 2 onwards.
It will explain the process used to ensure local community input has shaped this work and seeks Cabinet approval to move forwards and initiative work.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 07/2024
Wards affected: Harrow Road; Queen's Park; Westbourne;
Lead officer: Sarah Crampton
Notice of decision: 15/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/03/2024 - Change of Westminster Park Byelaws
A review, redraft and change of the Westminster Park Byelaws to align with Fairer Westminster objectives.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture
Decision due date: Before 01/09/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Coreen Brown
Notice of decision: 13/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/03/2024 - Appointment of consultant to develop Paddington Canalside and Paddington Green RIBA Stages 2 to 6 design
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 20/03/2024
Wards affected: Hyde Park; Little Venice;
Lead officer: Rebecca Cloke
Notice of decision: 10/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
11/03/2024 - Procurement of an operator to supply, operate and maintain Shared Power Supply Electric Vehicle Charge Points
The contract will cover the operation and maintenance of an existing network of shared power supply (or lamp column) charge points established in on-street locations for the residents of Westminster. By securing a concession contract for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years we will ensure there is a continuity of service for residents.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 15/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Steven Denny
Notice of decision: 15/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
08/03/2024 - Household Support Fund 2024 / 2025
Report setting out how the council will spend its Household Support Fund allocation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Cecily Herdman
Notice of decision: 08/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
04/03/2024 - Managed Services for Temporary Agency Procurement
This decision relates to the provision of
Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (TAR) which is a
fully managed neutral vendor service which delivers employers
recruitment supply chains and systems for hiring and managing
contingent workers. The contract is planned to commence on 2 May
2024 for a period of 1 year with an option to extend for an
additional 1 year
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision due date: Not before 08/04/2024
Lead officer: Claire Weeks
Notice of decision: 04/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive
01/03/2024 - Transfer of Land at Victoria Embankment
Decision relating to WCC land being appropriated for the Thames Tideway project
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 01/04/2024
Wards affected: St James's;
Lead officer: Rupert Grass
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 25.03.2025
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 25 March 2025
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2025
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 25.02.2025
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 25 February 2025
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 25/01/2025
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 19.11.2024
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 19 November 2024
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 19/11/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 15.10.2024
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 15 October 2024
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 15/10/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 17.09.2024
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 17 September 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 17/09/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 09.07.2024
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 09 July 2024
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 09/06/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 11.06.2024
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 11 June 2024
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 11/06/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Seymour Centre - Neighbourhood CIL Application
The report will seek to allocate £1.25 million of Neighbourhood CIL funding to support the delivery of the Seymour Centre project.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/05/2024
Wards affected: Marylebone;
Lead officer: Claire Nangle
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
01/03/2024 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 21.01.2025
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel meeting on 21 January 2025
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 21/01/2025
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 01/03/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Westminster Community Homes Annual Business Plan
To approve the Westminster Community Homes annual budget, business plan, stress tests and cash flow.
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/02/2024 - Westco Annual Business Plan
Consideration of the Westco business plan for the Financial year 2024/25 for planning and performance management purposes.
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Surrender and regrant of lease on Harrow Road W2 5ES
To approve the grant of a new lease to the tenant on the terms within the confidential appendix.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: Westbourne;
Lead officer: Ian McAuley
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Westminster Builds Annual Business Plan
To approve the 2024/25 Business Plan for Westminster Builds.
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Writing off irrecoverable debt (quarterly report) - Quarter 1 2024/25
This report requests approval for the writing off of debts above £100,000 and provides information on other debts to be written off under officer delegated authority.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Church Street Site A – Phase 2 & 3 Demolition Contractor Appointment
Approval to award main demolition contract for phases 2 and 3 of the Church Street Estate Site A.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
23/02/2024 - Grant of New Lease for Beachcroft House
To approve the grant of a new lease to the tenant on the terms within the confidential appendix.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 25/03/2024
Wards affected: Maida Vale;
Lead officer: Claire Nangle
Notice of decision: 23/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
16/02/2024 - Freehold Acquisition of Mixed Use Property on Elgin Avenue, W9
Acquisition of Commercial Property Investment which is in close proximity to existing Council interests at Maida Hill
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 18/03/2024
Wards affected: Harrow Road;
Lead officer: Philip Owen
Notice of decision: 16/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
16/02/2024 - Debt Recovery of Adult Social Care (ASC) Care Contribution Debt
To seek approval for the recovery of ASC debt through the court where the resident is able to pay their calculated care contribution but refuses to pay.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 18/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 16/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
16/02/2024 - Council Tax Taxbase and Discounts Report
This is the annual report that goes to Cabinet and then Full Council to set the Council’s Council Tax Taxbase, Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Council Tax Discounts for the following financial year.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 01/2025
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 16/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
15/02/2024 - Delivery of Housing Solutions Service
To consider the delivery method for provision of Housing Solution Services.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/05/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sarah Warman
Notice of decision: 12/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
09/02/2024 - Disposal in W1
Disposal in W1
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 11/03/2024
Wards affected: West End;
Lead officer: Sarah-Jayne Hurst
Notice of decision: 09/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
02/02/2024 - Grant of Office Occupancy Agreement in London WC2
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 14/02/2024
Wards affected: St James's;
Lead officer: Rupert Grass
Notice of decision: 06/02/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
26/01/2024 - Harrow Road Open Space Highways Improvements
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 26/02/2024
Wards affected: Queen's Park;
Lead officer: Rebecca Cloke
Notice of decision: 31/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
26/01/2024 - Facilities Management Services – Future Service
Following a?procurement exercise in progress, a key decision will support the recommendations for the future of the Facilities Management service for implementation in 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 26/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ivano Spiteri
Notice of decision: 26/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
26/01/2024 - Gateway Review and New Build Handover Process
CMR to seek approval of the implementation of a refreshed Gateway and New Build Handover process.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 26/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Joe Smith
Notice of decision: 26/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
19/01/2024 - Insurance tender 2024 - 2029
This award seeks approval to award insurance contracts for Property and Residential Leasehold Buildings
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 19/02/2024
Lead officer: Beverley Mills
Notice of decision: 19/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
19/01/2024 - Lease renewals on Church Street
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 19/02/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Sarah-Jayne Hurst
Notice of decision: 19/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/01/2024 - Freehold Acquisition of Site at Mandela Way, SE1
Acquisition of Commercial Property Investment which immediately adjoins existing Council ownership
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 19/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Philip Owen
Notice of decision: 19/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
19/01/2024 - Learning Disability Plan 2023 - 2026
The Learning Disability Plan sets out the ‘golden thread’ that brings partners together to support people with learning disabilities. The Plan will celebrate the positive work happening across the community and health and social care services. Further, it will details actions for how to ensure people with learning disabilities are supported, now and in the future.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 19/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gareth Wall
Notice of decision: 19/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
19/01/2024 - Carers Strategy 2023 - 2028
The Carers Strategy sets out key commitments the boroughs’ make to our unpaid carers; aiming to assist carers in being identified early, being recognised as experts by experience, being valued for the important role they play in society, being informed about the support available to them, and being supported to balance their caring role so they can enjoy happy and healthy lives.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 19/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gareth Wall
Notice of decision: 19/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Open
12/01/2024 - EUC (End User Computing) Device Refresh Project
The project scope is to upgrade Westminster City Council’s staff laptops and provide technical support for these devices.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 12/02/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Liu
Notice of decision: 12/01/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
29/12/2023 - Oxford Street Programme - Grosvenor Square Scheme
Reports the Costs for Design Stages 1 and 2 for the Grosvenor Square scheme and requests approval to proceed to design stages 1 and 2.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 29/01/2024
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 29/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
29/12/2023 - Oxford Street Programme - James Street Scheme
Reports the Costs for Design Stages 1 and 2 for the James Street scheme and requests approval to proceed to design stages 1 and 2.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: 29/01/2024
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 29/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
29/12/2023 - Oxford Street Programme - Davies Street Scheme
Reports the Costs for Design Stages 1 and 2 for the Davies Street scheme and requests approval to proceed to design stages 1 and 2.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 29/01/2024
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 29/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
19/12/2023 - Penn House and Regeneration Area Temporary Accommodation Strategy
Approval to use the vacant propertieswithin Penn House and the wider Regeneration Area for Temporary Accommodation (TA) for homeless householdsprior to demolition and commencement of construction. The use of Penn House and other vacant properties for Temporary Accommodation is in line with the Fairer Housing pillar to tackle homelessness within the Borough.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 22/01/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Frances Martin
Notice of decision: 19/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
15/12/2023 - Obtaining a financial rating for Westminster City Council
Obtaining a financial rating for Westminster City Council
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 15/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Phil Triggs
Notice of decision: 15/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
08/12/2023 - Carers Network Service– Direct Award
Approval of Direct Award to Carers Network for up to 2 years to 1st December 2025. The Direct Award will support the continuation of the service that provides a range of services including carers assessments, training, information and advice, support and activities to carers in the borough. The direct award will provide the opportunity to review the existing service, consult and engage with stakeholders and residents to reprocure the service.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Ghani
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
08/12/2023 - Rent Review at Circus Road, St John’s Wood
To approve the rent agreed between WCC and the commercial tenant and formally document the rent review by way of memorandum
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: Regent's Park;
Lead officer: Claire Nangle
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
08/12/2023 - Penn House and other Regeneration Area properties for use as Temporary Accommodation for homeless household
Proposal to make use of vacant properties in Regeneration Areas to meet the Council’s statutory housing duties to provide Temporary Accommodation
Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Adnan Rahim
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel - 29.04.2025
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel - 11.03.2025
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel 28.01.2025
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel 10.12.2024
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel - 5.11.2024
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel 24.09.2024
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel 16.07.2024
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
08/12/2023 - Rating Advisory Panel - 18.06.2024
Business Rates Discretionary & Hardship
Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 08/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
28/11/2023 - Legal Advisory Services in relation to Church Street Site A CPO
Appointment of Gowlings for the provision of Legal advisory services in relation to Church Street Site “A” Compulsory Purchase Order (“CPO”).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 02/01/2024
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 04/12/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
17/11/2023 - Direct award for interim contracts for Learning Disability accommodation based services
Approval of the direct awards for up 24 months from April 2023 to March 2025 for providers currently delivering Learning Disability block commissioned services of support and care in accommodation-based services for adults.
The direct awards will provide sufficient time for the reprocurement of service to include the establishment of the Housing Care and Support Framework and the call off of the contracts. The direct awards will support the stability and continuity of services during this process
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 09/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Oliver Nolan
Notice of decision: 11/10/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
17/11/2023 - Westbourne Green Open Space
To agree to improvements to the Westbourne Green Open Space and to the associated spend.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 18/12/2023
Wards affected: Westbourne;
Notice of decision: 17/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
10/11/2023 - Supported Housing Contracts
Westminster commission a range of supported accommodation which need to be contracted.
Decision Maker: Strategic Director, Housing and Commercial Partnerships
Decision due date: Not before 11/12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 10/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
09/11/2023 - Housing Solution Contract - Extension
Westminster commission a range of supported accommodation services through external providers and contracts need to be regularized.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 11/12/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 09/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
03/11/2023 - Oxford Street Programme - Eastcastle Street Scheme
Reports the consultation results for the Eastcastle Street Scheme and requests approval to proceed to design stages 1 and 2
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 04/12/2023
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 03/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
03/11/2023 - Oxford Street Programme - Margaret Street Scheme
Reports the consultation results for the Fitzrovia Marylebone traffic scheme and requests approval to proceed with part of this scheme, the Margaret Street Scheme to design stages 1 and 2.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 04/12/2023
Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;
Lead officer: Manisha Patel
Notice of decision: 03/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/10/2023 - 300 Harrow Road, appropriation from General Fund to the HRA
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 25/11/2023
Notice of decision: 10/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/10/2023 - 300 Harrow Road - Scheme Legal Agreements and Licenses
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 25/11/2023
Wards affected: Westbourne;
Notice of decision: 10/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
18/10/2023 - Supply of Energy and Ancillary Services Contract Award/Renewal
To purchase and take delivery of electricity and gas services from framework supplier/s. Services to be provided using framework agreement with the supplier/s which regulates, the aggregation of the customer portfolio, the forward purchasing of electricity and gas for the aggregated customer portfolio, the locking and unlocking of wholesale electricity and gas prices, related hedging activities and the scheduling of supply of electricity and gas to customers. The contract term is 4years and the estimated contract value £71.2m.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 16/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Barrett
Notice of decision: 18/10/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
09/10/2023 - New core funding grant agreement for the Stowe Centre
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 07/11/2023
Wards affected: Westbourne;
Lead officer: Christine Mead
Notice of decision: 09/10/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
06/10/2023 - Lisson Grove Programme (LGP) Feasibility Stage Outcome & Expenditure to Outline Business Case (OBC) Part 2
Further to the decision to appoint the MDCT and approve the Feasibility Stage expenditure, officers return with the outcome of the Feasibility Stage and seek endorsement for the OBC Part 2 expenditure from CRG and the Cabinet Member in accordance with the CMR for the MDCT appointment.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 02/11/2023
Wards affected: Church Street;
Notice of decision: 03/11/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
05/10/2023 - Westminster Community Homes - Changes to Company Directors and Company Board
Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee
Decision due date: Not before 12/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 05/10/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
25/09/2023 - Establishing a Strategic Approach to Delivering #2035
This paper will set out the approach the Council will take in response to the Future of Westminster recommendations that the #2035 way of working will be strategically applied to key areas of the work of the Council and partners, to support a reduction in the life expectancy gap.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 24/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shama Sutar-Smith
Notice of decision: 25/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
06/09/2023 - Balmoral Castle and Darwin House Employers Agent Contract Variation
Variation to Contract for Employers Agent Services at Balmoral Castle Public House and Darwin House Development site
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 05/10/2023
Wards affected: Pimlico South;
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 06/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
31/08/2023 - Mayfair Library – Second Floor Flat Refurbishment
Proposal to refurbish the second floor flat within Mayfair Library.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 29/09/2023
Wards affected: West End;
Lead officer: Rupert Grass
Notice of decision: 31/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
23/08/2023 - Treatment of dry recycling and organic waste contract procurement
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 23/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 23/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
23/08/2023 - Residual Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract with Veolia UK Limited
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 23/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amy Jones
Notice of decision: 23/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
21/08/2023 - 300 Harrow Road Enterprise Space Operator Lease
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 19/09/2023
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Gaurav Choksi
Notice of decision: 21/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
21/08/2023 - Lisson Arches Enterprise Space Operator Lease
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 19/09/2023
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Gaurav Choksi
Notice of decision: 21/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
24/07/2023 - Adaptations to Westminster Cathedral RC School for Short Breaks Service and College Park School Annexe
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Young People, Culture and Learning
Decision due date: Not before 01/08/2023
Wards affected: Pimlico North; Pimlico South; Vincent Square;
Lead officer: Ian Heggs
Notice of decision: 24/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
22/06/2023 - Energy Efficiency Programme Retrofit Accelerator (RE:FIT) - Workplaces
To increase the current £20m internal governance contract value limit to £37.8m to align with the assigned budget and grant funding.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 21/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Barrett
Notice of decision: 22/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
13/06/2023 - Huguenot House - Westminster Community Homes
Agency Role and Funding for Huguenot House Acquisitions
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 12/07/2023
Wards affected: St James's;
Lead officer: Beth McNeil
Notice of decision: 13/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
05/06/2023 - Procurement Strategy for the Integrated Healthy Lifestyles Service
Approval of the procurement strategy to support the remodel and re procurement of the Integrated Healthy Lifestyles Service enabling a new contract to be in place for Jan 2024.
The procurement Strategy will support the development of the service specification and outcome monitoring framework for the delivery of services across bi borough with a focus on a range of areas including Healthy Lifestyles, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Health Checks Promotion, Training and services delivered through an integrated approach with health and voluntary sector partners.
An interim Direct Award to the existing provider Thrive Tribe, for up to 6 months will also be part of the Proc Strategy to support the transition period from procurement to new contract award.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Decision due date: Not before 04/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shazia Ghani
Notice of decision: 05/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
04/05/2023 - Sale in W1
Proposed sale in W1
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 02/06/2023
Wards affected: West End;
Lead officer: Sarah-Jayne Hurst
Notice of decision: 04/05/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
11/04/2023 - Heat Metering and Billing
Agreeing a billing strategy, a capital budget of £10.1m, and a revenue budget of £500k per annum and finally, agreeing a recharge methodology to our leaseholders.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform, Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 10/05/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Halpin
Notice of decision: 11/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
06/04/2023 - Carbon Offset Fund - Sustainable Business Allocation
This report seeks approval to establish a specific grant support programme, utilising Carbon Offset funding, for businesses deliver carbon savings and support the City’s commitment to be net zero by 2040.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 05/05/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amy Jones, Stella Abani
Notice of decision: 06/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
14/03/2023 - Ebury Phase 2 RIBA Stage 4 Delivery Route
Delivery strategy for RIBA Stage 4 PCSA.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters, Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 14/04/2023
Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;
Lead officer: Setareh Neshati
Notice of decision: 14/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
02/03/2023 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 23.04.24
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel to be held on 23 April 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 23/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
02/03/2023 - Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel 19.03.24
Approval of recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Review Panel to be held on 19 March 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 19/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gwyn Thomas
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - view reasons
02/03/2023 - Writing off of irrecoverable debt (quarterly report) - Quarter 4 2023/24
This report requests approval for the writing off of debts above £100,000 and provides information on other debts to be written off under officer delegated authority.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 31/03/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Martin Hinckley
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
02/03/2023 - Approval of recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel - 16.04.24
Approval of recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel to be held on 16 April 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 16/04/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
02/03/2023 - Approval of recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel - 12.03.24
Approval of recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel to be held on 12 March 2024.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 12/03/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Gemma Williams
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
20/01/2023 - Updating Westminster Adult Education Services Instruments of Government (IoG) and Financial Scheme of Management (FSM)
The decision agrees updates to the Westminster Adult Education Services Instruments of Government and Financial Scheme of Management after a Policy and Scrutiny review of the service recommended this in 2019.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Young People, Culture and Learning
Decision due date: Not before 20/02/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 20/01/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
06/01/2023 - Governance Arrangements between the Council and City of Westminster Charitable Trust: Community Contribution Fund
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision due date: 07/03/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 06/01/2023
08/12/2022 - Supported Accommodation - Housing Needs
Direct Award for Provision of Mental Health Supported Accommodation to Riverside for Queen Marys and Chapter St.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 08/01/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 08/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
30/11/2022 - Westminster City Plan Partial Review - Submission to Secretary of State
Submission of partial review to the City Plan
to the Secretary of State to begin a formal examination in
public.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 29/12/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Kimberley West
Notice of decision: 30/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
23/11/2022 - Stopping of HRA Disposal Programme and Continuation of Spot Acquisition Programme
The ceasing of disposal of voids in the HRA and continuation of acquisitions.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 23/12/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 23/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
11/10/2022 - Public Toilets Refurbishment Programme
A programme to fully refurbish and modernise public toilets across Westminster.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality
Decision due date: Not before 11/11/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Mark Banks
Notice of decision: 11/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
30/06/2022 - Draft Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document
The report will seek approval to consult on a Draft Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document – which sets out guidance to support City Plan policies on improving the quality of the public realm to ensure it is safe, attractive, accessible, and helps promote active travel.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Decision due date: Not before 29/07/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Michela Leoni
Notice of decision: 30/06/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
10/06/2022 - Temporary Accommodation: Suspension of Duties Into the Private Rented Sector
This suspension report regards the discharge of duties into the private rented sector.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services
Decision due date: Not before 10/07/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of decision: 10/06/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt
02/02/2022 - Review of Finance Senior Management Team
The purpose of this report is to propose a minor restructure of the two existing Finance Directorates.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform
Decision due date: Not before 10/02/2022
Notice of decision: 02/02/2022
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
26/01/2022 - Lisson Grove: Gayhurst and 6-12 Lilestone Approval of Decant status, The Ending of Lets and Use of Renewal Voids
To award decant status to all secure tenants residing within the units of Gayhurst House or 6-12 Lilestone Street. To end the letting of secure tenancies on any future void properties located within either Gayhurst House or 6-12 Lilestone Street. To utilise any current or future renewal void units within Gayhurst House or 6-12 Lilestone street as TA accommodation in advance of the start of the redevelopment works.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 26/02/2022
Wards affected: Church Street;
Lead officer: Sarah Crampton
Notice of decision: 26/01/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
07/12/2021 - Unilateral Undertaking of Carlton Dene and Peebles House
Following the approval of the planning application at Planning Committee, a delegated authority is required for the Council to enter into a planning agreement (sometimes referred to as a “unilateral undertaking”) associated with the Carlton Dene scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters
Decision due date: Not before 07/01/2022
Wards affected: Maida Vale;
Lead officer: James Green
Notice of decision: 07/12/2021
Anticipated restriction: Open