The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities & Democracy approved the award of £14,500 of grant funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy for a project as part of the Thriving High Streets Round 3 on 30/07/2026. The decision maker agreed to award funding to the Walworth Christmas Lights project, with Architecture for Kids CIC as the accountable body.

The Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure approved the award of a contract for Leisure Centres Decarbonisation works at Castle Leisure Centre to Alternative Heat Ltd. in the sum of £2,911,268.86 (excluding VAT) on 17/07/2026. This contract includes the full decarbonisation of the centre through the removal of its existing gas-fired heating system and the provision of low-carbon energy systems.

The Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure approved the award of the Leisure Centres Decarbonisation works contract for Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre to Baystar Ltd in the sum of up to £908,717 (excluding VAT) on 01/07/2026. This contract includes the full decarbonisation of the centre through the removal of its existing gas-fired heating system and the provision of low-carbon energy systems.