Rating Advisory Panel 8th September 2026

October 20, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the Rating Advisory Panel regarding applications for Hardship and Discretionary relief from National Non-Domestic Rates. The Cabinet Member for City Management approved the Council's continued participation in the London multi-Borough rental e-scooter trial until May 2028 and delegated authority to the Director of Strategic Transport and Connectivity to agree the extension and enter into necessary legal agreements. The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the extension of commercial credit/debit card transaction fee recovery to all applicable Council services and approved the charge to be based on the average actual commercial card processing costs. The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved the nomination and placement of a Westminster Commemorative Green Plaque for Angelica Kauffman RA at 16 Golden Square. The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a works contract to Borras Construction Ltd for the refurbishment and new-build extension works at Queen's Park Family Hub.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the approval of recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the Rating Advisory Panel held on 8 September 2026.

Reasons for Decision: The Rating Advisory Panel considers applications for NNDR Discretionary and Hardship relief and makes recommendations to the Cabinet Member. The Cabinet Member is then asked to determine the applications for Discretionary and Hardship relief having regard to the recommendations of the Rating Advisory Panel.

Supporting Documents

Cabinet Member Report - Rental E-Scooter Trial - Future Arragements.pdf
VFM26-16 Commercial Card Recharge.pdf
RSCP26-03 CMR.pdf
Appendix 1_Angelica Kauffman plaque location at 16 Golden Sq.pdf
Appendix 2_Angelica Kauffman placement at 16 Golden Square.pdf
Appendix 3_Angelica Kauffman plaque wording.pdf
Appendix 4_Angelica Kauffman plaque_statements of support.pdf
VFM26-10 CMR Contract Award - Queens Park Family Hub Construction.pdf
WCC ROED - Variation and Extension of Core Alcohol and Substance Misuse Services.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 14.7.2026.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
VFM26-21 Contract Award - Paddington Tower.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Oct 2026
Effective from23 Oct 2026
Lead officerGemma Williams