West End Gate Block H - Disposal to WHIL Loan

October 6, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Children and Education approved the withdrawal of the Secondary Pupil Meal Offer from September 2026. This decision aligns Westminster's local meal offer for Key Stage 3 pupils with the national Free School Meal criteria.

Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, approved the award of a £650,000 grant to North Paddington Food Bank to deliver the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme during 2026/27. He also approved the execution of the Grant Agreement and delegated authority to the Financial Inclusion Lead to approve minor operational amendments.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the appropriation of council land at 45 Kilburn Park Road from planning purposes to housing purposes. This includes transferring the land from the General Fund account to the Housing Revenue Account at its current Red Book value.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of a contract for Roaming Security and Ad Hoc Waking Watch Services to The Way Forward Ltd. The contract is for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for a further year, with a total potential value of £2,125,965 excluding VAT.

The Cabinet Member for Enforcement approved the adoption of the Food Safety Service Plan 2026/27 on behalf of Westminster City Council. This plan outlines how the council will meet its statutory obligations for food law enforcement.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Food Safety Service Plan 2026-27.pdf
Appendix 1 - Food Service Plan 2026 - 27.pdf
HR26-01 CMR.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Statement of Licensing Policy 2026.pdf
Appendix A - Revised Statement of Licensing Policy.pdf
Appendix B - Consultation Report.pdf
CE26-01 Appendix.pdf
CE26-01 CMR.pdf
Appendix D - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
Appendix C - Revised Good Operator Guidance.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Procurement Strategy - Waste Treatment Contracts - Dry Recycling and Organic.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date6 Oct 2026
Effective from14 Oct 2026
Plan published23 Oct 2026
Subject to call-inYes