The Executive Member for Education and Care agreed to commence a statutory consultation on the relocation and expansion of Beormund Special School on 18 August 2026. This decision was made to address the school's overcrowding and inadequate building conditions. The consultation process will involve gathering feedback from stakeholders before a final decision is made.

The Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure approved the award of a decarbonisation works contract for Castle Leisure Centre to Alternative Heat Ltd. for £2,911,268.86 on 17 July 2026. This decision includes the full decarbonisation of the centre through the removal of the existing gas-fired heating system and the provision of low-carbon energy systems. The contract award also approves a variation to the scope of works to derisk the programme.

The Strategic Director of Resources approved the terms of a lease for Northcott House, 259-263 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8JU on 01 October 2026. This decision allows the council to continue operating the property as accommodation for vulnerable adults. The lease will be for a ten-year term with a mutual option to break in years five, six and eight, with an annual rent of £245,000 plus annual increases.