The Cabinet of Westminster Council met on Thursday 16 October 2025 to discuss several key issues, approving recommendations on the future of Oxford Street and the Church Street Site A regeneration project. The Cabinet also called in the item regarding the future of the Pimlico District Heating Undertaking for further consideration.

Response to Petition (Oxford Street)

The Cabinet approved recommendations in response to a petition titled 'HANDS OFF OXFORD STREET!'. The decision noted the current position regarding Oxford Street proposals and recent developments, confirming that no further action would be taken in response to the petition. The Council stated that commitments from the Greater London Authority (GLA) have already been achieved as part of the transformation of Oxford Street, addressing residents' concerns. The Council is not aware of any basis for a judicial review challenge that would have any chance of success and will continue to monitor proposals to ensure the Mayor and GLA pay due regard to the issues raised by the Council in its consultation response.

Future of Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU) – Outcome of Initial Outline Business Case Analysis

The Cabinet approved a proposed shortlist of four best-scoring options and the best-performing Direct Electric option for progression to a Full Outline Business Case (OBC). The recommended shortlist includes: Do minimum - pipework replacement , Centralised River Source Heat Pump (RSHP) and Gas Boiler (GB), as top up and back up, in Churchill Gardens (CG) , Centralised River Source Heat Pump (RSHP) and Electric Boiler (EB), as top up and back up, in Churchill Gardens (CG) , and Cory Mobile Heat Batteries (MHB) . The Direct Electric (DE) Variation 3: Storage Heaters and Direct Cylinders was also included. A further report will be brought back to Cabinet seeking approval of the OBC, the recommended single preferred option, and any additional funding required for the Full Business Case. The decision was made due to a strong strategic case for renewal or replacement of the PDHU, with the recommended options balancing affordability, disruption, deliverability, and wider strategic objectives.

Cavendish Square Gardens and Cavendish Square Car Park - Notice of Intended Appropriation

The Cabinet approved proceeding with advertising requirements to give notice of the intended appropriation of the Property and disposals of parts of the Property. This decision noted the draft commercial terms and Heads of Terms outlined in the report. The Council is proposing to dispose of part of its freehold estate, including the Car Park, and grant a short occupational lease of Cavendish Square Gardens to Reef to enable redevelopment and improvement works. A decision on the proposed appropriation and disposals cannot be taken until any objections concerning open space land have been considered. The Council approved proceeding with advertising requirements under Section 122(2A) of the 1972 Act and Section 233(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Church Street Site A - Full Business Case

The Cabinet approved and endorsed the Church Street Site A Full Business Case and the delivery of Church Street Site A by the JV LLP. This decision also approved expenditure from the Council's Housing Revenue Account of a maximum of £84.100m in Residual Land Value payment and £17.844m for Social Rent Home Package Price payments. Additionally, expenditure from the Council's General Fund was approved, including a maximum of £20.000m in equity and £6.208m for Intermediate Rent Homes Package Price payments. The development is set to deliver new homes, including an increase in affordable homes, new family-sized homes, improved public realm and play space, and a new library and commercial units. The Full Business Case reaffirms that a joint venture partnership delivery route remains the most suitable option.

Response to Petition (Oxford Street)

The Cabinet approved recommendations in response to a petition titled 'HANDS OFF OXFORD STREET!'. The decision noted the current position regarding Oxford Street proposals and recent developments, confirming that no further action would be taken in response to the petition. The Council stated that commitments from the Greater London Authority (GLA) have already been achieved as part of the transformation of Oxford Street, addressing residents' concerns. The Council is not aware of any basis for a judicial review challenge that would have any chance of success and will continue to monitor proposals to ensure the Mayor and GLA pay due regard to the issues raised by the Council in its consultation response.