The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved a revised budget for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for 2026/27, including reallocating £516,840 and approving £1.63m in savings. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources to make necessary budget adjustments.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved recommendations from the Discretionary Housing Payment Review Advisory Panel on 26 March 2026. This decision related to reviewing claims for Discretionary Housing Payments, with awards of up to £7,535.84 proposed.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the termination of the Paddington – Bayswater Shopfronts Construction Contract with Cuttle Construction Limited. Authority was delegated to the Head of Place Shaping to manage the termination process and appoint alternative contractors.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved recommendations from the Discretionary Housing Payment Review Advisory Panel on 16 April 2026. This decision related to reviewing claims for Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments, with awards of up to £9,529.00 proposed.

The Cabinet noted the revised medium-term financial planning forecast to 2030/31, which indicates an indicative budget gap of £71m in 2027/28 rising to £161m by 2030/31. They also approved the budget process approach, including engagement with residents and stakeholders.

The Executive Director of Finance Resources approved granting a licence to occupy to a licensee for part of the lower ground floor within Pimlico Library. This licence will support the range of services delivered at the site.

The Executive Director – Environment & Communities approved relying on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not requiring a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract. This decision was made following consultation with the Executive Director of Finance & Resources.