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 £18,842 for the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Grow Your Enterprise grants (Round 5) to four organisations. The decision was made on 18 August 2026. The approved grants will fund equipment purchases, business expansion, and food trailer acquisitions for businesses in the food and beverage sector.

The Executive Member for Council Homes approved the payment of £32,056 in Getting Involved Grants (GIG) to eight organisations on 27 July 2026. These grants are for community activities for tenants, leaseholders, and residents. The decision was made following assessment by three Area Managers from Landlord Services.

The Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure approved the award of a contract to Baystar Ltd for up to £908,717 (excluding VAT) for decarbonisation capital works at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre on 1 July 2026. This includes the removal of the existing gas-fired heating system and the provision of low-carbon energy systems. The decision was made to meet the council's target of reducing operational emissions by 50% by 2026.

The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy approved the award of £14,500 of grant funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allocation for one project as part of the Thriving High Streets Round 3 on 7 August 2026.

Full council record

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

Appendix 1 GIG Approval Table.pdf
Report Request for approval of the Getting Involved Grants GIG 202526 for Sheltered Housing Unit.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Record of decision.pdf
Report - Gateway 2 Leisure Decarbonisation Capital Works Procurement Surrey Docks.pdf
Report - GW2 Leisure Decarb - Castle.pdf
Report Southwark Pioneers Fund Growth grant awards Round 5 approval.pdf
Report - THSF Funds approval.pdf
Report - Thriving High Streets Fund approval of grants.pdf
Appendix 1 GIG Approval Table.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report Request for approval of the Getting Involved Grants GIG 202526 for Sheltered Housing Unit.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report Southwark Pioneers Fund Growth grant awards Round 5 approval.pdf
Record of decision.pdf
General Exception Notice.pdf
Appendix 1 - Recommended enterprises for SPF Growth grant awards Round 5.pdf
Appendix 1 - Recommended enterprises for SPF Growth grant awards Round 5.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Report Southwark Pioneers Fund Growth grant awards Round 5 approval.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Record of decision.pdf
Appendix 1 - Recommended enterprises for SPF Growth grant awards Round 5.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Aug 2026
Effective from27 Aug 2026
Lead officerClive Palfreyman
Subject to call-inYes