Besson Street Business Plan Update
September 9, 2026 Mayor and Cabinet (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 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
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | David Syme |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |