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Cabinet - Monday, 14 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
September 14, 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 14 September 2026, approving the appropriation of land for the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and a budget adjustment to reflect construction inflation. The Cabinet also reviewed the revenue budget for 2026/27, noting the financial forecast variance and progress on savings.
Revenue Budget 2026/27 Review Month 2
The Cabinet noted the General Fund financial forecast variance at Month 2, progress on delivering the 2026/27 agreed budget savings, and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) forecast. They also noted the position on the Dedicated Schools Grant and approved budget movements. Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, presented the report, highlighting that while there is a net forecast overall General Fund overspend of £14.3m, mitigations are in place. He also noted a £2.191m pressure within the HRA budget, which he was not particularly concerned about due to contingencies. Councillor Adronie Alford, Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, raised concerns about the impact of homelessness on the budget and asked about mitigation measures and government funding. Councillor Ree explained that the council was procuring new properties and utilising existing ones to house people, and that joint ventures were bringing new properties online.
Appropriation of Avonmore Primary School Land and Budget Adjustment
The Cabinet approved the appropriation of land at Avonmore Primary School for planning purposes, enabling the construction of a new school and 91 homes, 45 of which will be affordable. This decision also included an adjustment to the budget to account for construction cost inflation, which will be met through Right to Buy funding and additional grant funding. Councillor Andrew Jones, Cabinet Member for the Economy, presented the report, emphasising that this was a significant milestone after a long journey for the school community. He highlighted that the new school would provide enhanced facilities and that the development would make better use of the site. The decision also involved delegating authority for various aspects of the appropriation and land transfer to relevant executive directors and officers. Councillor Stephen Cowan, Leader of the Council, praised the scheme as a major success,
noting the challenges in the current building industry and commending Councillor Jones's creative thinking
in securing such developments.
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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Revenue Budget 2026/27 Review Month 2
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council decided to approve recommendations on 14/09/2026. They noted the General Fund financial forecast variance, progress on budget savings, the HRA forecast, and the Dedicated Schools Grant position. The Cabinet also approved budget movements.
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Appropriation of Avonmore Primary School Land and Budget Adjustment
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve the appropriation of Avonmore Primary School land for planning purposes on 14/09/2026. This decision allows for the land to be redeveloped to provide a new primary school and 91 homes. The Cabinet also approved a budget adjustment to cover construction cost inflation, to be met through Right to Buy funding and additional grant funding.
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Appropriation of Avonmore Primary School Land and Budget Adjustment
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council decided on 14 September 2026 to approve the appropriation of Avonmore Primary School land from education to planning purposes. This decision allows for the construction of a new school and 91 homes, including affordable housing, and approves a budget adjustment for construction inflation. The decision also delegates authority to various directors and the Cabinet Member for Children and Education to negotiate third-party rights and secure accounting transactions.
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Revenue Budget 2026/27 Review Month 2
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Revenue Budget 2026/27 Review Month 2 on 14/09/2026. The decision noted the General Fund financial forecast variance, progress on budget savings, the HRA forecast, the Dedicated Schools Grant position, and approved budget movements.
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