Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose: Cabinet will be asked to approve the Bridge Close LLP Business Plan refresh for 20206/27  

Content: Report Title: Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan Refresh 2026/27   Presented by: Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration   Cabinet:   1.         Approved the draft Bridge Close Regeneration LLP Business Plan 2026-2027 (the Business Plan) as attached at Appendix B. 2.         Agreed the provision of a budget to enable the funding and delivery of the regeneration of Bridge Close as required and detailed within the exempt Financial Implications and Risks section; this budget to be included within the proposed HRA Capital Programme that will be considered by Cabinet in the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan update.   3.         Agreed that the Leader of the Council, after consultation with the Strategic Director of Place, the Strategic Director of Resources the and the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance, approve detailed business cases, funding arrangements and legal agreements as may be required to deliver the regeneration of Bridge Close as per the Business Plan 2026-2027. 4.         Noted that the Strategic Director of Place will continue discussions with the Havering Islamic Community Centre (HICC) with a view to relocating the HICC to a suitable alternative site elsewhere. 5.         Noted that the Strategic Director of Place will continue discussions with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) with a view to acquiring a minor proportion of Romford Ambulance Station land to facilitate the delivery of the school and an emergency fire access route to the rear of the new school. 6.         Authorised the Strategic Director of Place, acting in consultation with the Strategic Director of Resources and the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance, to negotiate, finalise and enter into all necessary legal agreements as may be required, and to do anything incidental to bring into effect the proposed arrangements set out in Recommendations 1-5 inclusive.