Mandela Way Electrification and Capital Works Approval

August 26, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved an additional budget of £7.970m for the Mandela Way waste service depot electrification project. The decision was made on 26/08/2026. The Council will move to the next step of appointing a works contractor for the project.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel regarding applications for Hardship and Discretionary relief from National Non-Domestic Rates. This decision was made on 23 July 2026. The approved recommendations result in discretionary relief of £19,648.08.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the provision of the Westminster Carers Service. This decision was made on 6 August 2026. The contract is for an initial five-year period with options to extend, with a total potential value of up to £3.606m.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider approval for the Mandela Way electrification and capital work, including additional budget.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance has made the decision to approve the additional budget of £7.970m required to complete the Mandela Way waste service depot electrification project to supplement the

available approved budget of £5.549m; and approved the Council moving to the next step of the project to appoint a works contractor for the project, a decision delegated to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.

Reason for Decision: The approvals are required to progress delivery of the Mandela Way waste depot. This Council-owned site has been earmarked for redevelopment for use as a new waste and recycling collections fleet depot, with the intention for the planned works being completed prior to the commencement of the new Waste and Recycling Collections and Street Cleansing Services contract in September 2027.

Supporting Documents

VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 16.6.2026.pdf
VFM26-14 Mandela Way electrification.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
AH26-05 CMR Contract Award - Carers Services.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix B - SIA.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date26 Aug 2026
Effective from4 Sep 2026
Subject to call-inYes