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.


29/10/2024 - Forrester Court and Beachcroft House Registered Nursing and Residential Care Homes - Direct Awards

Approval of Direct Awards to two services Forrester Court (Care UK) and Beachcroft House (Gold Care Homes) delivering accommodation based registered care and support for older residents in Westminster.

 

The Direct Awards (Beachcroft 3 years + months and Forrester Court up to 10 years) will provide the continuation of the delivery of services supporting up to 84 beds in Beachcroft and 103 local Authority commissioned beds in Forrester Court. The services include registered nursing and residential care supporting older people with Physical Health, Frailty and Dementia. The Direct Awards will allow for the time to support the review, market engagement and option appraisal to support the development of the reprocurement strategy and procurement itself. The Direct Award provides opportunity to synchronise both service contract end dates to support options for consideration as part of the reprocurement and a strategic review of the services. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Shazia Ghani

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


29/10/2024 - Forrester Court Registered Nursing and Residential Care Home - Direct Award

Approval of Direct Award to Forrester Court (Care UK) delivering accommodation based registered care and support for older residents in Westminster. The Direct Award (Forrester Court for up to 10 years) will provide the continuation of the delivery of services supporting local Authority commissioned beds. The services include registered nursing and residential care supporting older people with Physical Health, Frailty and Dementia. The Direct Award will allow for the time to support the review, market engagement and option appraisal to support the development of the reprocurement strategy and procurement itself.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Shazia Ghani

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


28/10/2024 - Learning Disability Network: Short Breaks Service Bi-Borough Direct Award

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 14/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 14/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


11/10/2024 - Westminster Neighbourhood CIL (NCIL) – High-Value Allocations

Approval of the allocation of a total of £692,420 of Neighbourhood CIL, made up of two high value applications.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: Church Street; Little Venice; Pimlico North; Pimlico South;

Lead officer: Deirdra Armsby

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/10/2024 - Direct Award for the Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service

Approval is being sought to directly award the contract to the incumbent provider, Thrive Tribe Limited, for the provision of Healthy Lifestyle Services without further competition. A direct award is proposed for two phases: initial for a period of five weeks from 1 November – 8 December 2024 for the core service and then a further 13 weeks until 31 January 2025 to process outstanding claims, as an interim measure to allow sufficient time for the mobilisation and implementation of the new contract award, without disrupting current services for residents.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 05/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 07/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


07/10/2024 - Fees and Charges Review

This report sets out the context for this year’s annual review of fees and charges  

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 04/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 04/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


07/10/2024 - Data Operating System Capital Budget Approval

Report seeking Cabinet Member approval to spend capital funding available in the Data Operating System capital budget 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 04/11/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Wilkins

Notice of decision: 04/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2024 - Public Conveniences Contract Award

Decision to award a new contract for the cleaning and compliance maintenance of public conveniences.  

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Amy Jones

Notice of decision: 27/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2024 - Behind Every Door Stock Condition Survey (High Rise)

To appoint an external consultant to undertake stock condition surveys for high rise building owned and managed by the Council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Claire Barrett

Notice of decision: 27/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2024 - SuDS Design Manual

Adoption of the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Design Manual. This manual is to be used as a tool for developing, designing and constructing SuDS in Westminster’s public realm.  

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Philip Robson

Notice of decision: 27/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/09/2024 - Continuation of contractual arrangements for Homecare services in WCC

Approval to continue contractual arrangements for home care services from November 2024 until the new Homecare Framework contracts awards decision is implemented (between April and June 2024). 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 27/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


27/09/2024 - Direct Award (Aids and Adaptations)

Award contract for delivery of Housing Aids and Adaptations Service.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Warman

Notice of decision: 27/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


20/09/2024 - Westminster Neighbourhood CIL (NCIL) – High-Value Allocation: WCC Communities – Outdoor Gyms and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)

This report seeks to allocate a total of £394,000 of Neighbourhood CIL, comprised of £66,000 from the Pimlico NCIL Pot, £143,000 from the Church Street NCIL Pot and £185,000 from the Outside Neighbourhood Areas NCIL Pot, to support the WCC Communities scheme of Outdoor Gyms and MUGAs at various locations (detailed below).

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: Church Street; Pimlico North; Pimlico South;

Lead officer: Deirdra Armsby

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2024 - Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus: Award of Contract for Urban Design and Public Realm contract

Award of contract for the Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus Urban Design and Public Realm design commission (RIBA Stages 1 to 3).

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: St James's; West End;

Lead officer: Philip Robson

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


20/09/2024 - 300 Harrow Road Enterprise Space Operator Partner Lease

Seeking approval of the appointment of the workspace operator partner and grant of a lease.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Lead officer: Stella Abani

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


20/09/2024 - 291 Harrow Road: Approval of Outline Business Case (Part 2)

Approval of Part 2 of Outline Business Case submission for re-development of 291 Harrow Road.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Lead officer: Debbie Jackson

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


20/09/2024 - Hopkinson House – Procurement of Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Team

CMR to approve the appointment of a multi-disciplinary consultancy team to develop change of use and refurbishment proposals for Hopkinson House.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: Vincent Square;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


20/09/2024 - Church Street Site A – Appointment of a Right of Light Consultant

Appointment of a Right Of Light consultant to engage with high/medium risk interests.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 21/10/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 20/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


20/09/2024 - Older Persons Day Opportunities Preventative Provision: Westbourne Park and Pullen Day Centres

Approval is sought for the Direct Award of contracts (retrospectively and prospectively) for 60 months covering the period 1.10.2020 – 30.9.2025 for two Older Persons’ day centres. 

 

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 30/09/2024

Wards affected: Bayswater; Pimlico North;

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 30/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


13/09/2024 - 291 Harrow Road: Approval of Outline Business Case (Part 2)

Approval of Part 2 of Outline Business Case submission for re-development of 291 Harrow Road.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 14/10/2024

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Lead officer: Setareh Neshati

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


13/09/2024 - Queens Park Family Hub Development at 17 – 23 Third Avenue

Proposal to proceed with the reprovision of Queen’s Park Family Hub at 17-23 Third Avenue with additional space for community use. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection

Decision due date: Not before 14/10/2024

Wards affected: Queen's Park;

Lead officer: Annabel Saunders

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2024 - Piccadilly Underpass Safety Improvements including Replacement of the age expired Ventilation Fans

This report seeks to allocate a total of £8,800,000 of council’s approved capital programme to design and implement the safety measures and replacement of the age expired ventilation fans in Piccadilly Underpass.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 14/10/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia; St James's; West End;

Lead officer: Philip Robson

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2024 - Supply and Allocation of Social and Intermediate Housing 2024/25

Allocation of social housing for 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 14/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sally Ann Nott

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/09/2024 - Petition to Pedestrianise Formosa Street

Petition for Westminster City Council to pedestrianise the portion of Formosa St (W9) between Castellian Road and Warrington Crescent.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 14/10/2024

Wards affected: Little Venice;

Lead officer: Sean Dwyer

Notice of decision: 13/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Procurement Code Update

Approval of an updated Procurement Code, which incorporates a number of key changes, which includes the introduction of new Procurement Legislation. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerald Almeroth

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Lease variation for Church Street retail unit

Approval of a variation of an existing lease agreement for a Church Street retail unit, with associated payment of compensation (in line with CPO guidelines) and associated surveyor, legal and accounting costs. 

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


06/09/2024 - Oxford Street Programme – Amendments to the Oxford Street and Marylebone / Fitzrovia schemes

Approval to progress with two areas of the Oxford Street scheme at Rathbone St/Hanway Place and at Balderton Street and changes proposed for one area of the Marylebone / Fitzrovia scheme. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 07/10/2024

Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;

Lead officer: Manisha Patel

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/09/2024 - Lisson Grove Programme Landscape Architect Appointment

Approval of the procurement of landscape architect and associated services for the Lisson Grove Programme, encompassing RIBA Stages 2 to 4. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


30/08/2024 - Building Works - Church Street Site B Car Park

Approval to award a contract to carry out building works to Church Street Site B Car Park to facilitate the Demolition for Church Street Site A. 

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 09/09/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Debbie Jackson

Notice of decision: 30/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/08/2024 - Application to the Secretary of State: Regulation 7 Direction

A Regulation 7 Direction will remove deemed consent for display of Estate Agents’ Boards thereby protecting the visual amenity and character of the city. The current Direction is due to expire in May 2025.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 09/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ezra Wallace

Notice of decision: 30/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/08/2024 - Older People Day Opportunities Preventative Services: Award of Contracts

Direct award of contracts for five contracts supporting vulnerable older residents to ensure continuity of services for residents, and provide contractual assurance for suppliers whilst procurement and mobilisation activity takes place to arrange new provision.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 30/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 30/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


27/08/2024 - Adpar, Queens Park Court, and Torridon Scheme Contractor Appointment

Contractor to complete construction of the Adpar, Queens Park Court, and Torridon development schemes, following insolvency of Geoffrey Osbourne Ltd.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: Little Venice; Maida Vale; Queen's Park;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - Formal Statutory Consultation for Draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

Cabinet Member Approval is required for a formal public consultation of the Council's proposed Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The consultation is a statutory requirement

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andy Foster

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/08/2024 - Entering into an Agreement for Lease between Westminster City Council (WCC) and London Power Networks (UKPN)

Approval for WCC to enter into a new lease with London Power Network for Church Street Site A.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - Ebury Phase 1 - Stamp Duty Uplift for Returning Leaseholders to Phase 1

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to provide additional equity/disbursement to all leaseholders to cover all Stamp Duty liabilities to improve the reservations and the sale terms to Returning Leaseholders in Phase 1 of Ebury Bridge.  

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 16/09/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - Lease renewal at 41-45 Church Street

Approval for entering into a lease renewal agreement at the retail unit at 41-45 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - New lease at retail unit at 80 Church Street

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement at the retail unit at 80 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - New lease at retail unit at 58 Church Street

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement at the retail unit at 58 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - New lease at retail unit at 49 Church Street

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement at the retail unit at 49 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - New lease at retail unit at 69 Church Street

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement at the retail unit at 69 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - New Licence at Derry House, Penfold St

Approval for entering into a new licence agreement at Derry House, Penfold Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


16/08/2024 - Lease renewal at 41-43 Lilestone Street

Approval for entering into a lease renewal agreement at the retail unit at 41-43 Lilestone Street.

 

 

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 16/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


09/08/2024 - Ebury Bridge Renewal – Phase 1 Management Hub Works Deed of Variation

Record of Officer Executive Decision (RoOED) seeking approval to instruct Bouygues UK (BYUK) to carry out the fit-out of the Management Hub as part of Ebury Phase 1. The approval sought within this report will be in the form of a Deed of Variation to BYUK’s existing Main Works contract.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 19/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 13/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt


09/08/2024 - 300 Harrow Road – Tenure Change

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to change the tenure of intermediate rent units at 300 Harrow Road to social rent.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 11/09/2024

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 13/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


09/08/2024 - New Lease for a Pharmacy in Pimlico

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement for a commercial letting to a pharmacy in Pimlico 

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources, Executive Director for Environment and Communities

Decision due date: Not before 16/08/2024

Wards affected: Pimlico South;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 09/08/2024


09/08/2024 - Environment Supplementary Planning Document 2024 Update

The report will seek approval to adopt the Environment Supplementary Planning Document 2024 Update – which sets out guidance to support City Plan’s environmental policies. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 09/09/2024

Notice of decision: 09/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


02/08/2024 - Lease Surrender of the Retail Unit at 384 Edgware Road

Approval for surrendering the lease of the retail unit at 384 Edgware Road.

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Environment and Communities, Executive Director of Finance and Resources

Decision due date: Not before 12/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 02/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


02/08/2024 - CPO Settlement of Retail Unit at 384 Edgware Road

Approval for the CPO settlement relating to the retail unit at 384 Edgware Road.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 12/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle, James Green

Notice of decision: 02/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


02/08/2024 - New lease at retail unit at 74-78 Church Street

Approval for entering into a new lease agreement at the retail unit at 74-78 Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance and Resources, Executive Director for Environment and Communities

Decision due date: Not before 12/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Claire Nangle

Notice of decision: 02/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


02/08/2024 - Authority to complete and sign various legal documents – 300 Harrow Road

Grants Authority to complete and sign the Legal Documents listed below: ?

?

1) Lease with Westminster Housing Investment Ltd on the Terms attached as the Appendix A?

 

2) Agreement for Lease?

 

3) Deed of Indemnity?

 

4) Heat Supply Agreements?

 

5) Any other ancillary agreements

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 12/08/2024

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 02/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Report-It Redesign

The project scope is to redesign the Councils online report-it service.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerald Almeroth

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Contact Centre and Online Service Improvements

The project scope is to redesign and improve the Councils contact centre technology offer and Online service provision.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerald Almeroth

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Entering into Enterprise Space Leases – Ebury Edge

Approval for WCC to enter into enterprise space leases at Ebury Bridge.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 05/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Entering into Multiple Leases – Church Street

Approval for WCC to enter into multiple enterprise space leases at Church Street.

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning

Decision due date: Not before 05/08/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Ebury Bridge Renewal – Phase 2 Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Planning & Financial Viability Consultant Approval to Spend

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to spend the remaining fees for the Stace (QS) and Savills (Planning & Financial Viability) services, further to the formal Cabinet Member decision in March 2024 for the award of the respective contracts.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Ebury Bridge Renewal – Phase 2 Project Manager/Employers Agent (PM/EA) and Client Monitoring Team (CMT) Contract Extensions

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to endorse the required contract extensions on Ebury Phase 2 for the PM/EA services and CMT.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Ebury Bridge Renewal – Phase 1 Sales & Marketing Appointment

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to appoint Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) for Sales & Marketing fees, including estate agency, marketing, consultancy services, overseas agency costs and interior design on Ebury Phase 1.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


26/07/2024 - Ebury Bridge Renewal – Phase 1 Historic Appointments Approvals

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking approval to endorse historic appointments on Ebury Phase 1, including contract extensions to the Project Manager/Employers Agent/Quantity Surveyor and the Client Monitoring Team.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 26/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 26/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


19/07/2024 - Direct award of Learning Disability Care Contracts

Request to directly award the below care contracts to the incumbent service providers from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025:

 

                        i.            Learning Disabilities Housing Care and Support Services - Residential Care at Harrow Road (Flats A, B and C) - Learning Disability Network London Ltd

                      ii.            Learning Disabilities Housing Care and Support Services - Supported Housing - Learning Disability Network London Ltd

                     iii.            Learning Disabilities Housing Care and Support Services – Residential Care Services - Yarrow Housing Ltd

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 19/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 19/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


19/07/2024 - Older People Day Opportunities Preventative Services: Direct Award of Contracts for 12 months (30 September 2024 – 1 October 2025)

Direct award of contracts for five contracts supporting vulnerable older residents. These services contribute towards the Council meeting its duty under the Care Act 2014 with regards prevention Agreement of a direct award will enable the continuity of services for service users and contractual assurance to providers whilst procurement and mobilisation activity takes place to arrange new provision.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 19/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gareth Wall

Notice of decision: 19/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


12/07/2024 - Extension of contract for sales consultancy, marketing, and interior design services at Ebury Phase 1

CMR to approve the extension of contract for sales consultancy, marketing, and interior design services at Ebury Phase 1.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 12/08/2024

Wards affected: Knightsbridge and Belgravia;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 12/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


12/07/2024 - Appointment of Gill Matthews as Interim Director of Westminster Housing Investments Limited (“WHIL”) and Westminster Housing Developments Limited (“WHDL”)

Decision Maker: Shareholder Committee

Decision due date: 22/07/2024

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 12/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2024 - Public Conveniences Procurement Strategy

Procurement strategy to award a new contract for the cleaning and compliance maintenance of public conveniences. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 05/08/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Banks

Notice of decision: 05/07/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2024 - Acquisition of Property in W2

Cabinet Member Report seeking approval to acquire the property at 217 Harrow Road.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform

Decision due date: Not before 08/07/2024

Wards affected: Harrow Road;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 07/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


28/06/2024 - Award of Multi-Vendor Contract for the Provision of Cashless Parking Services in Westminster

The contract covers the management,by more than one supplier,of payments made to park in visitors parking spaces throughout the City of Westminster The Council seeks to award contracts for four years, with the option to extend by up to another four years.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 29/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jonathan Rowing

Notice of decision: 28/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


28/06/2024 - Church Street – Site B Car Park

Cabinet Member Report (CMR) seeking appointment of a contractor to carry out works to the above site.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 29/07/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 28/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


28/06/2024 - Church Street Planning Application Variation

Westminster approval as landowner to submit a planning variation application.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 08/07/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 28/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/06/2024 - Oxford Street Programme – James Street Scheme

Outlines the proposed scope of the James Street scheme and requests approval to progress the design to Stage 1 (feasibility). 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 20/07/2024

Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;

Lead officer: Manisha Patel

Notice of decision: 21/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/06/2024 - Project Management and Business Case Support Services Provider – Future of PDHU – Fee increase

Approval for increase in fees for provision of the Project Management and Business Case SupportServices to the Future of PDHU Programme 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 14/07/2024

Wards affected: Pimlico North; Pimlico South;

Notice of decision: 14/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


14/06/2024 - Lyons Place Freehold Purchase

Purchase of freehold for the Lyons Place development 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform

Decision due date: Not before 14/07/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Notice of decision: 14/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


07/06/2024 - 2023/24 Fairer Westminster Annual Progress Overview

This report highlights the Council’s overall performance and progress made towards realising Fairer Westminster outcomes by the end of 2023/24.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 15/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mohibur Rahman

Notice of decision: 10/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/06/2024 - Westminster Neighbourhood CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) – Autumn 2024 Project Allocations

This report provides recommendations on the Autumn 2024 applications for funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL).? 

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 08/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deirdra Armsby

Notice of decision: 07/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/06/2024 - Temporary Accommodation Private Sector Lease Purchase

The purchase of private sector leases to use as TA

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 08/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Warman

Notice of decision: 07/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


07/06/2024 - Public Conveniences Contract Award

Award of a contract for the cleaning and compliance maintenance of public conveniences ? 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: Not before 08/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Banks

Notice of decision: 07/06/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/05/2024 - Enhancing the borough wide support offer for disabled children

Following an extensive review of services for disabled children and engagement with children, young people, families, partners and the workforce, a shared aspiration for a child-first, empathetic, and equitable offer for all disabled children and their families has been developed. ? 

  

This decision seeks approval from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Children and Public Protection toestablish a borough-wide transformation programme to implement this vision and to delegate decision making responsibility to the Executive Director of Children’s Services.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Children and Public Protection

Decision due date: Not before 01/07/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Newman

Notice of decision: 31/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/05/2024 - Approval for the re procurement of the Housing Care and Support Services for adults with learning disability

Approval of the Procurement Strategy for the Housing Care and Support Services is sought to enable the next stage of procurement to launch the procurement enabling providers to bid for contracts supporting adults with Learning Disabilities through a range of block commissioned support and care accommodation-based and outreach services.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Shazia Ghani

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/05/2024 - Torridon House Development Scheme Contractor Appointment

Contractor to complete construction of the Torridon House development scheme, following insolvency of Geoffrey Osbourne Ltd.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: Maida Vale;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/05/2024 - Queens Park Court Development Scheme Contractor Appointment

Contractor to complete construction of the Queens Park Court development scheme, following insolvency of Geoffrey Osbourne Ltd.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: Queen's Park;

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/05/2024 - Professional Advisor Appointments

Appointment of professional advisors necessary to assist with scheme delivery and completion, following the insolvency of Geoffrey Osbourne Ltd

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/05/2024 - Post Completion Supply Chain Appointments

Appointment of supply chain parties necessary to conclude and rectify post completion scheme defects which would otherwise have been completed by the now insolvent Geoffrey Osbourne Ltd

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: James Green

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/05/2024 - Beachcroft House Registered Residential Care Home - Direct Award

Approval of Direct Award to Beachcroft House (Gold Care Homes) which delivers accommodation based registered care and support for older residents in Westminster.

 

The Direct Award for (Beachcroft to March 2026) will provide the continuation of the delivery of services supporting up to 84 beds in Beachcroft House. The service provides residential care supporting older people with Physical Health, Frailty and Dementia. The Direct Award will allow for the time to support the review, market engagement and option appraisal to support the development of the reprocurement strategy and procurement itself.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector

Decision due date: Not before 17/06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Shazia Ghani

Notice of decision: 17/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


10/05/2024 - Oxford Street Programme: Oxford Circus Stage 2 (initial) Design

Report the costs for the Oxford Circus Stage 1 design and request approval to proceed to Stage 2 and the draw down of necessary funds.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 10/06/2024

Wards affected: Marylebone; West End;

Lead officer: Manisha Patel

Notice of decision: 10/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


08/05/2024 - Cavendish Square and Cavendish Square Car Park

This report recommends approval of the freehold sale of Cavendish Square Carpark and Gardens.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: Not before 07/05/2024

Wards affected: West End;

Lead officer: Sarah-Jayne Hurst

Notice of decision: 05/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


02/05/2024 - New Commercial Letting – 417 Edgware Road

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Services

Decision due date: Not before 31/05/2024

Wards affected: Church Street;

Lead officer: Sarah-Jayne Hurst

Notice of decision: 02/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/04/2024 - Significant Events: Use of Facilities

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision due date: Not before 03/05/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Richard Cressey

Notice of decision: 25/04/2024


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


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 - 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 - 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


11/03/2024 - Shared Power Supply Electric Vehicle Charge Point Management and Maintenance Services for Residents

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


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 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 - 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


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


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 boroughThe 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 - 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 - 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 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


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 Planning and Economic Development

Decision due date: Not before 18/12/2023

Wards affected: Westbourne;

Notice of decision: 17/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


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 - 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 - Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document

The report will seek approval to adopt the 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: Agnieszka Zimnicka

Notice of decision: 30/06/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


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