Besson Street Business Plan Update

September 9, 2026 Mayor and Cabinet (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Mayor and Cabinet approved the Besson Street Business Plan Update on 09/09/2026. They approved the Annual Besson Street Business Plan 2026/2027, delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place to implement it, and approved the extension of the Pre-Development Loan Agreement and Option Agreement to 1 October 2027. The Mayor and Cabinet also approved the appointment of Nnenna Urum-Eke as a Member Representative and Director, and agreed to enter into a Deed of Indemnity with her.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

Mayor and Cabinet

•         Approved the Annual Besson Street Business Plan 2026/2027

•         Delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with Executive Director for Finance, Digital Corporate Resources, to implement the Besson Street Business Plan.

•         Approved the extension of the Pre-Development Loan Agreement, including an increase in the maximum loan value, to 1 October 2027, and the extension of the Option Agreement to the same date.

•         Approved the appointment of Nnenna Urum-Eke (to replace Patrick Dubeck) as a Member Representative on Lewisham Grainger Holdings LLP and Besson Street LLP and as a Director of Besson Street Second Member Limited; and

•         Agreed to enter into a Deed of Indemnity with Nnenna Urum-Eke in respect of the appointments referred to in recommendation.

Related Meeting

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 6.00 pm on September 9, 2026

Supporting Documents

Besson Street - Besson Street Business Plan - Appendix A- Statement of Community Involvement Part 1.pdf
Besson Street - Besson Street Business Plan Update - Report Part 1.pdf
Besson Street - Besson Street Business Plan Update Report - Sign Off Sheet.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date9 Sep 2026
Effective from19 Sep 2026
Expected date9 Sep 2026
Originally due9 Sep 2026
Lead officerDavid Syme
Subject to call-inYes