Using 'High Street Rental Auction Powers' in Caledonian Ward, to help tackle empty shops on the high street - I032970
June 25, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive of Islington Council decided to approve the designation of the Caledonian High Street Area for the use of High Street Rental Auction powers. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building to implement these powers. This decision was made on 25 June 2026.
Full council record
Decision
Recommendations
- 1. Approve the designation of the Caledonian High Street Area as defined in Appendix A (the ‘High Street Rental Auction Designation Area’) for the use of High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) powers under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (“LURA 2023”).
- 2. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building to implement HSRA powers within the designated area, including any necessary steps required to carry out the HSRA process.
- 3. Note that the statutory public consultation on the proposed designation area was undertaken between 19 May 2026 and 16 June 2026 and outcomes are included in this report.
Decisions:
AGREED recommendations
Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report
Other options considered – as detailed in the report
Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none
Related Meeting
Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 5.00 pm on June 25, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Stephen Biggs |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |