Draft Covent Garden Conservation Area Audit Consultation

July 17, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved a £650,000 grant to North Paddington Food Bank for the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme in 2026/27 and authorised the associated Grant Agreement.

The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the grant of a Tenancy at Will for 110 Alderney Street. This allows the tenant to remain in occupation while an extension of the commissioning contract is considered.

Bernie Flaherty, Deputy Chief Executive and Bi-borough Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, approved an increase of approximately £470,000 to the training and development fund for VCS partners to deliver a 'Healthy Hearts' developmental opportunity. An additional £70,000 was allocated to procure a partner to support the co-design and development of the programme, and £30,000 for evaluation.

The Cabinet Member for Children and Education approved the withdrawal of the Key Stage 3 Westminster resident pupil meal offer from September 2026. This aligns local provision with expanded national Free School Meal eligibility.

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the adoption of the revised local list of information requirements for planning and related applications. This supports the effective implementation of planning policy and improves the quality of submissions.

Debbie Jackson, 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. The contract is valued at £3,458,183 and covers the works period and new buildings for up to 13 years.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-88-Ebury Phase 2 Building Warranty Contract Award.pdf
OFF26-88-Ebury Phase 2 Building Warranty Contract Award.pdf
OFF26-68- Tenancy at Will-110 Alderney Street.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
CE26-01 CMR.pdf
CE26-01 Appendix.pdf
Appendix One -Consultation Comments and Council Response and Proposed Amendments.pdf
Appendix Two - Local List of Validation Requirements for Adoption.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Local List of Validation Requirements.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date17 Jul 2026
Effective from22 Aug 2026