Food Safety Service Plan 2026-2027

August 26, 2026 Cabinet Member for Enforcement (Cabinet member) Key decision 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 on 4th August 2026.

The Cabinet Member for Enforcement approved the adoption of the Food Safety Service Plan 2026/27 on 26th August 2026. The plan outlines how the council will meet its statutory obligations for food law enforcement.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved entering into two contracts with ThinkBDW Limited for media buying services on 5th August 2026. These contracts are for Ebury Phase 2 and 291 Harrow Road, with a combined maximum value of £1,350,000 excluding VAT.

The Executive Director – Environment & Communities decided on 23rd June 2026 to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract.

The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved a grant of £650,000 to North Paddington Food Bank on 17th July 2026 to deliver the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme during 2026/27.

Full council record

Decision

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Enforcement has approved the adoption of the Food Safety Service Plan 2026-27 on behalf of Westminster City Council.

Reasons for Decision

The Food Safety Service Plan sets out how Westminster City Council meets its statutory obligations in line with the food law code of practice. Adoption of the plan will ensure that the Council continues to fulfil its statutory responsibilities for food law enforcement, supports the Council's commitment to protecting residents, workers and visitors and provides a clear framework for delivering interventions during 2026/27.

Supporting Documents

AH26-06 Direct Award - Short Breaks.pdf
AH26-06 EQIA.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Food Safety Service Plan 2026-27.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
VFM26-10 CMR Contract Award - Queens Park Family Hub Construction.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Food Safety Service Plan 26-27.pdf
Appendix 1 - Food Service Plan 2026 - 27.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 14.7.2026.pdf
Appendix 1 - Food Service Plan 2026 - 27.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date26 Aug 2026
Effective from4 Sep 2026
Subject to call-inYes