Ebury Phase 2 - Westminster Housing Development Limited (WHDL) - Novations of Main Works Contractor and Professional Consultants
September 29, 2026 Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning (Officer) 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 Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the novation of the Ebury Phase 2 main works contract, professional consultant appointments, and associated parent company guarantee from Westminster City Council to Westminster Housing Developments Limited (WHDL) on 29 September 2026. This enables WHDL to assume responsibility for the development's delivery.
The Cabinet Member for Housing Services approved the modification of contracts for the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Pathway on 31 March 2026. This extends existing service provision across four clusters for a further 12 months until 30 April 2027. The decision includes extending contracts with Look Ahead Care and Support Limited, St Mungo's, The Riverside Group Limited, and Single Homeless Project (SHP).
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the Council entering into a Licence to Assign with the tenant of the Lease of land at Dinorvic Wharf, 136 Grosvenor Road, London, SW1V 3JY on 29 May 2026. Authority is required to grant an assignment of the existing lease to a new trustee corporation as the named individual trustees are deceased.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the principle of the Council granting a commercial lease of 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EJ to Sandbox London Bridge Limited on 18 June 2026. Authority is delegated to the Director of Corporate Property to approve the lease and associated legal documentation.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment Advisory Review Panel meeting of 7 July 2026 on that date. The recommendations relate to the review of decisions made in respect of claims for CRF Housing Payment.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved entering into a new lease and associated documents with St Vincent's Catholic School on 2 July 2026. This secures the continuation of school places and enables St Vincent's School to convert to an academy.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the grant of a sub-lease to the waste contract operator at the Relton Mews depot, SW7, with an expiry date of 15 September 2027 on 25 August 2026. This supports the current waste delivery contract and its associated tender process.
Full council record
Decision
Decision Taken: The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning has approved the novation of the Ebury Phase 2 main works contract, professional consultant appointments and associated parent company guarantee from Westminster City Council to Westminster Housing Developments Limited (WHDL), together with the entry into post-novation warranties, to enable WHDL to assume responsibility for delivery of the development.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Claire Barrett |