The Cabinet Member for Children and Education approved the award of strategic consultancy contracts for the Bi-borough Schools Capital Programme to AtkinsRealis UK Limited, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, and Pick Everard on 02/09/2026. These appointments will provide specialist architectural, project management, and cost consultancy support across all stages of school capital projects.

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning re-designated the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further five years on 16 July 2026. The Director of Policy and Strategy was authorised to formally publish a designation notice.

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 on 7 August 2026. The contract is valued at £3,688,228.99 excluding VAT and will run from 1 August 2026 to 1 September 2027.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, executed warranties with the demolition contractor and sub-contractors for Church Street Site A on 02/07/2026. This action was taken to protect the interests of the Council and the JV LLP for the development of Church Street Site A.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel on 24 July 2026. These recommendations determine applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief, resulting in discretionary relief of £19,648.08.