Medium Term Financial Planning (2027/28 to 2030/31)

July 13, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Westminster Council approved recommendations regarding medium term financial planning and the budget process approach on 13/07/2026. This included noting the revised medium term financial planning forecast to 2030/31 and approving the budget process approach, which includes resident and stakeholder engagement.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money & Finance approved the write-off of debts over £100,000 on 03/06/2026. This decision included delegating authority to the Director of Law for amounts under £100,000.

Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance Resources, approved granting a licence to occupy part of the lower ground floor of Pimlico Library to a licensee on 28/05/2026. This decision supports the range of services delivered at the site.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the appropriation of council land at 45 Kilburn Park Road for housing purposes on 22/05/2026. This included transferring the land from the General Fund account to the Housing Revenue Account at its current red book value.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, granted authority to enter into the S106 Unilateral Undertaking for the development of Hopkinson House on 21/05/2026. This undertaking secures planning obligations for 31 residential units and includes financial contributions totalling £120,000.

Full council record

Purpose

Cabinet will consider the budget process approach as set out in the report and note the revised medium term financial planning forecast to 2029/30.

Decision

Cabinet approved the following recommendations:

·       Note the revised medium term financial planning forecast to 2030/31.

·       Approve the budget process approach as set out in the report including the proposal for budget engagement with residents and stakeholders

Reasons for Decision:

The preparation of the budget and the medium-term financial plan is the first stage of the annual business planning cycle for the forthcoming financial year 2027/28. There is a statutory requirement to set an annual balanced budget and submit budget returns to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday 13th July, 2026 6.30 pm on July 13, 2026

Supporting Documents

OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
VFM26-01 CMR Quarterly Write Off Report - Q4 2025-26.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-92- S106 Unilateral Undertaking Hopkinson House.pdf
Medium Term Financial Planning 202728 - 203031.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
OFF26-92- S106 Unilateral Undertaking Hopkinson House.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
AH26-02 Public Health Grant 2026-27 - 2028-29 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiners Recommendations and Decisi.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
Cabinet Member Report -Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum Redesignation.pdf
VFM26-09 CMR Energy Services Company Procurement.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date13 Jul 2026
Effective from21 Jul 2026
Lead officerSetareh Neshati
Subject to call-inYes