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Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 2.00 pm
July 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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The Cabinet of Greenwich Council met on Wednesday 15 July 2026, agreeing to expand the school uniform grant scheme to include academy schools and to provide equivalent food provision for children educated otherwise than at school. The Cabinet also noted reports on Treasury Management and Capital Outturn for 2025/26, and the Council's Strategic Risk Register.
School Clothing Grants and Equivalent Food Provision for Children Educated Otherwise than at School
The Cabinet agreed to expand the school uniform grant scheme to include academy schools, which will increase the number of children eligible for assistance with school uniform costs. Changes were also agreed to the Pupil Benefits scheme, introducing a policy to provide equivalent food provision to free school meals for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are receiving education otherwise than at school
(EOTAS). This expansion aims to support low-income households and ensure children can benefit fully from their education. The revised scheme will be funded through the Crisis and Resilience Fund and an underspend on the GLA Mayor's Free School Meals programme.
Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the Treasury Management Outturn Report for the financial year 2025/26. This report detailed the Council's borrowing position, strategy, and investment performance, highlighting that the Council maintained an under-borrowed position throughout the year. The Cabinet also noted the Capital Outturn Report for 2025/26, which outlined capital investments totalling £290 million. The majority of this expenditure, 74%, was attributed to housing-related schemes, including the construction and acquisition of new homes and investment in existing housing stock.
Royal Borough of Greenwich Strategic Risk Register
The Cabinet noted the Council's Strategic Risk Register, which identifies key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with the controls and mitigating actions in place. The register was set to be presented to the Audit & Risk Management Panel on 21 July 2026 and subsequently to Full Council on 22 July 2026 for noting. No new or escalated risks were identified for inclusion in this review cycle.
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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School Clothing Grants and Equivalent Food Provision for Children Educated Otherwise than at School
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member Planning & Development approved the scheme and estimate for converting a property in Hardy Road into a long-stay Children's Home, with a budget of £0.85m. The Director of Place & Growth, in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services, was authorised to vary scheme details within budget.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Development agreed to add four sites to the Royal Greenwich Local Heritage List: 3-7 Blunts Road, The Park Tavern Public House, Tram Shelters on Well Hall Road, and 224 Eltham High Street. The decision was made on 1 June 2026.
The Cabinet agreed to expand the school uniform grant scheme to include Academy schools and to provide equivalent food provision to SEND children receiving education otherwise than at school. This decision was made on 15 July 2026.
The Leader of the Council agreed to commence statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a selective licensing scheme in 17.5 wards of the Royal Borough. This decision was made on 15 July 2026.
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Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 24/25
Recommendations approvedThe Cabinet, Council decided to note the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26 and the Capital Outturn Report for 2025/26 on 15 July 2026. The decision referred any comments on these reports to Full Council.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich Strategic Risk Register
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member Planning & Development agreed to add 3-7 (odd) Blunts Road, The Park Tavern Public House, Tram Shelters on Well Hall Road, and 224 Eltham High Street to the Royal Greenwich Local Heritage List on 01/06/2026. The decision noted the heritage assessments, location plans, photographs, and that no consultation comments were received.
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