CRF Housing Payment Review Panel - 7 July 2026
July 23, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved the Council's contribution of 100% of the annual rent to Queen’s Park Community Council (QPCC) for a 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to its acquisition by the Council. This decision was made on 15/07/2026.
Bernie Flaherty, Executive Director Adult Social Care and Public Health, approved a direct award of a goods and services contract to CSS Europe Limited for the purchase and implementation of an IT portal and data cloud for the bi-borough Community Equipment Service from 20 April 2026 to 30 April 2028. This decision was made on 15 April 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the CRF Housing Payment Advisory Review Panel meeting of 7 July 2026. This decision was made in July 2026.
The Cabinet approved the revised medium term financial planning forecast to 2030/31 and the budget process approach, including the proposal for budget engagement with residents and stakeholders. This decision was made on 13 July 2026.
Frances O'Rourke, Executive Director – Environment & Communities, decided that the Council will rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) provided under the contract and will not exercise the option to require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract. This decision was made on 23 June 2026.
Full council record
Decision
Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the panel meeting of 7th July 2026.
Reasons for Decision: The Discretionary Housing Payment Review Advisory Panel has set out the reasons for the recommendations in Appendix A.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 21 Jul 2026 |