Food Safety Service Plan 2026-2027
August 26, 2026 Cabinet Member for Enforcement (Cabinet member) 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 Cabinet Member for Enforcement approved the Food Safety Service Plan 2026-2027 on 26/08/2026. This plan outlines how Westminster City Council will meet its statutory obligations for food law enforcement.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 social rent units in West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account on 6 May 2026. This decision allows the units to be held for housing purposes within the HRA and be tenanted. The Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning was delegated authority to manage the necessary arrangements for this appropriation and accounting adjustments.
The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the continuation of Carers Hub services on 20 July 2026. This award covers the period from 1 May 2025 to 31 August 2026, with a cost of £213,000 for the period of 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved the owner entering into the 2026 Unilateral Undertaking for the Queen's Park Court Site on 7 May 2026. This enables the Section 106 modification application to be granted, allowing for the continued delivery of Queen's Park Court. The variation changes the 'Carbon Off-Set Contribution' from £165,277 to £44,881.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the contract award to the National House Building Council (NHBC) for a building warranty and insurance policy for Ebury Phase 2 on 4 June 2026. The contract value is £3,458,183 (ex VAT) and will commence on 5 June 2026, covering the works period and insuring new buildings for up to 13 years.
Full council record
Decision
Summary of Decision
The Cabinet Member for Enforcement has approved the adoption of the Food Safety Service Plan 2026-27 on behalf of Westminster City Council.
Reasons for Decision
The Food Safety Service Plan sets out how Westminster City Council meets its statutory obligations in line with the food law code of practice. Adoption of the plan will ensure that the Council continues to fulfil its statutory responsibilities for food law enforcement, supports the Council's commitment to protecting residents, workers and visitors and provides a clear framework for delivering interventions during 2026/27.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Gareth Wall |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |