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Cabinet - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
July 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss the restoration programme for Hammersmith Bridge, the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy, and the review of the Local Plan. Key decisions included agreeing a phased repair approach for Hammersmith Bridge, approving the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy, and approving the draft Local Plan for a six-week public consultation.
Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme
The Cabinet agreed to endorse a phased repair approach for Hammersmith Bridge as the Council's current strategic objective. This approach aims to safeguard continued access for pedestrians, cyclists, and river traffic while minimising future liabilities. Cabinet approval will be required before any actions are taken to pursue funding for strengthening that would permit motor vehicles to use the bridge. An annual revenue budget of £1.5 million from 2026/27 was approved to meet the Council's ongoing statutory and safety obligations for monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of the bridge as a substandard structure, unless and until external funding is secured. Discussions with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) regarding the recovery of contributions for stabilisation and related bridge costs are ongoing, and a further report will be provided to Cabinet on the outcome of these discussions. The Cabinet also authorised the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Travel, to approve the bid for phased repair through the Government's £1 billion Structures Fund.
Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
The Cabinet approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026–2031. This strategy sets out the vision, priorities, and approach to transforming Adult Social Care in Hammersmith and Fulham, with the aim of enabling adults with care and support needs to live with greater choice, control, dignity, and independence. The strategy has been developed through extensive engagement with residents, carers, community organisations, providers, staff, and health partners.
Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
The Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 and supporting documents for a six-week public consultation period. This stage represents the Council's intended publication
version of the Local Plan, outlining the final proposed planning strategy and policies prior to submission for independent examination. The consultation will focus on whether the Plan is legally compliant and sound. Delegated authority was given to the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Economy, to make necessary amendments before consultation, submit the Plan for examination, and handle any matters arising from the consultation or examination process. Cabinet also noted that the evidence base documents supporting the Local Plan will be published alongside the Regulation 19 draft.
Revenue Outturn Report 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the provisional revenue outturn position for the 2025/26 financial year, which showed an underspend of £0.375 million for the General Fund and £0.6 million for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). These underspends will contribute to general balances, enhancing the Council's financial resilience. Despite challenging financial conditions, the Council managed to stay within its budget by utilising budgeted central contingencies to mitigate emerging service pressures.
Capital Programme Outturn 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the aggregate capital outturn for 2025/26, which totalled £189.9 million. This included significant investments in council homes (£69 million), highway maintenance and transport schemes (£16 million), and the Civic Campus redevelopment (£23.5 million). The General Fund expenditure was £63.567 million against a budget of £72.448 million, resulting in an underspend. The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) expenditure was £126.265 million against a budget of £148.382 million, also resulting in an underspend. The report detailed the financing of these programmes, noting that the General Fund Capital Financing Requirement (CFR) increased, while the HRA CFR decreased.
Treasury Management Outturn Report 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26. The Council operated within its Treasury Limits and Prudential Indicators, meeting all but two indicators. During the financial year, the Council repaid £19.95 million in loans and borrowed a further £227.5 million, increasing total borrowing from £288 million to £495.8 million. The average interest rate on debt increased slightly, while the average yield on investments remained steady at 4.75% despite a fall in the Bank Rate. The Council raised £2.5 million through its Green Investment scheme.
Other items
The Cabinet also noted the Key Decisions List for July 2026, which included proposed decisions on the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy, Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations, Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme, and the Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation. Further key decisions were also noted for September, October, November, January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, December, and March 2027, covering a range of council services and projects.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026-2031 on 06/07/2026. This strategy sets out a five-year framework for transforming adult social care to better support residents to live with independence, dignity, choice, and control. The approval includes recommendations for the development of micro-providers, a thriving voluntary sector, strengthened coordination of services, robust support for carers, technology-enabled care options, and increased uptake of self-directed options.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve the Local Plan Regulation 19 for consultation on 06/07/2026. The decision maker was the Cabinet. The Cabinet also gave delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make editorial amendments, submit the plan for examination, and deal with matters arising from the publication and examination.
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Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet endorsed a phased repair approach for Hammersmith Bridge with the immediate objective of safeguarding continued access for pedestrians, cyclists, and river traffic. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director of Place to approve a bid for phased repair through the Structures Fund and to determine local funding contributions and a procurement strategy.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 and supporting documents for a six-week consultation period on 06/07/2026. Delegated authority was given to the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Economy, to make editorial amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters.
The Deputy Leader approved the award of a contract for the delivery of the Self-Directed Support Service to the Preferred Supplier for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, starting 1st June 2026. This service is designed to place choice, control, and personalisation at its core for residents receiving adult social care.
The Executive Director of People's Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, approved the award of a contract to the Preferred Supplier to create two 20-place SEN units for primary phase pupils with autism at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primary Schools. The contract includes a project contingency and an additional programme contingency of 10%.
The Deputy Leader approved a contract variation to transfer 21 beds at Farm Lane from the NHS block to the Local Authority, with effect from on or around 1 October 2026 to 31 May 2031. The beds will be designated as Nursing General and Nursing Dementia from 1 April 2026.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 for a six-week public consultation on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make necessary amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters.
The Deputy Leader approved the opening of two 20-place SEND Units for pupils with autism at Brackenbury Primary School and Wormholt Park Primary School from September 2026. This decision aims to expand local specialist provision and improve access to support within mainstream settings.
The Leader of the Council approved the termination of the contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited due to their insolvency. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place to complete termination activities and instruct LLP members regarding Contract B.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 and supporting documents for a six-week consultation period on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet also gave delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make editorial amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters. An updated Strategic Flood Risk Assessment will be published alongside the Regulation 19 Local Plan.
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