Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum Redesignation
July 16, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (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 Growth and Planning approved the re-designation of the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further five years. The Director of Policy and Strategy was authorised to publish a designation notice.
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Full council record
Decision
Summary of Decision
The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning has approved the re-designation of the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further period of five years and has authorised the Director of Policy and Strategy to formally publish a designation notice.
Reasons for Decision
Section 61F of the Act sets out the conditions that the council must be satisfied a prospective neighbourhood forum meets to be designated. The Act also stipulates further considerations that the council must have regard to when making this decision. It is considered that Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum meets all the prescribed conditions, as evidenced by their application and as set out in the Cabinet Member Report.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Warman |