Thriving High Streets Fund approval of grants

August 19, 2026 Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy approved the award of £14,500 of grant funding for one project under the Thriving High Streets Round 3. This decision was made on 19/08/2026.

The Leader of the Council approved the creation of permanent posts for Director of Law and Governance and Director of Climate Change and Environment. This decision was made on 03/07/2026 and will result in a net reduction to the cost of senior management.

The Strategic Director of Resources approved the award of a Design and Build Contract for Peckham Rye Station Square Phase 2 & 3 to BAM Nuttall Ltd for £7,815,958.34. This decision was made on 03/07/2026.

The Strategic Director of Resources approved the variation of Communal Lighting and Electrical Testing Contract A to BCS Electrical and Building Ltd. for an eight-month extension at an estimated cost of £5.8m. The Strategic Director of Resources also approved the variation of Communal Lighting and Electrical Testing Contract B to Spokemead Maintenance Ltd. for an eight-month extension at an estimated cost of £7.27m. These decisions were made on 14/07/2026.

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Purpose

To approve additional funding for Thriving High Streets Fund projects

Decision

That:

  1. The award of £14,500 of grant funding from the approved Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocation for one project as part of the Thriving High Streets Round 3 as set out in Appendix 1 of this report be agreed by the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities & Democracy.

Supporting Documents

Record of Decision.pdf
GW3 CLET Report.pdf
Appendix 1 ENIA.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report - GW2 Peckham Rye St Sq Ph 23 Contr apptnmt.pdf
Report Senior Management Changes.pdf
Appendix 1 Southwark Council - Senior Management Structure.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Appendix 1 Southwark Council - Senior Management Structure.pdf
Report Senior Management Changes.pdf
Report - Thriving High Streets Fund approval of grants.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Aug 2026
Effective from27 Aug 2026
Lead officerHakeem Osinaike
Subject to call-inYes