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 adoption of the Food Safety Service Plan 2026-27 on 26/08/2026. The plan outlines how Westminster City Council meets its statutory obligations for food law enforcement.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel on 24/07/2026 and 04/08/2026. These decisions determined applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief.
The Cabinet Member for Children and Education approved contract awards for strategic consultants on 02/09/2026. These contracts are for the Bi-borough Schools Capital Programme and will commence on 15/10/2026.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money & Finance approved the write-off of debts over £100,000 on 04/09/2026. This decision relates to Quarter 1 of 2026/27 for Council Tax, Housing Benefit Overpayments, and sundry debts.
Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the award of a contract for Geotechnical Survey Services on 17/08/2026. This contract supports the Lisson Grove Programme and has a value of £143,483.70 excluding VAT.
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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.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Claire Nangle |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |