Statement of Licensing Policy 2026

September 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for council consideration on 15/09/2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Good Operator Guidance.

The Cabinet Member for Housing Services approved contract modifications for the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Pathway on 31 March 2026. This extends existing contracts for 12 months to retain current providers across four clusters.

The Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection approved a procurement strategy for Bi-borough Special Educational Needs and Virtual School tuition services on 23 April 2026. This will establish a four-year framework through an open tender procedure.

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 in June 2026. The contract is for an initial two-year period with an option for a further year.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a works contract to Borras Construction Ltd for the Queen's Park Family Hub construction on 7 August 2026. The contract is for refurbishment and new-build extension works.

Full council record

Decision

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning has approved the recommendation of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy to Full Council for consideration and adoption, and the Good Operator Guidance. Authority is delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Guidance.

Reasons for Decision

The Council is required under the Licensing Act 2003 to review and publish a Statement of Licensing policy at least every five-years. The current Statement of Licensing Policy must be reviewed and published before 1 October 2026.

Supporting Documents

HS26-07 Cabinet Member Report Part A.pdf
CPP26-03 CMR Bi-borough Procurement Strategy Tuition for SEN and Virtual School.pdf
CPP26-03 Appendix 2 - SEN Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
CPP26-03 Appendix 3 - Virtual School Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
HR26-01 CMR.pdf
24 Alarm Record of Officer Executive Decision 26.3.27.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiners Recommendations and Decisi.pdf
Appendix 1 - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement.pdf
Appendix 2 - NHENP - Referendum Version.pdf
Appendix 3 - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiners Report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Examiner questions.pdf
Appendix 5 - WCCs Regulation 16 response.pdf
Appendix 6 - WCCs response to the Examiners questions.pdf
VFM26-10 CMR Contract Award - Queens Park Family Hub Construction.pdf
AH26-05 CMR Contract Award - Carers Services.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix B - SIA.pdf
GP26-04 Cabinet Member Report.pdf
Appendix A - Revised Statement of Licensing Policy.pdf
Appendix B - Consultation Report.pdf
Appendix C - Revised Good Operator Guidance.pdf
Appendix D - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 14.7.2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Effective from14 Aug 2026
Plan published23 Oct 2026