The Cabinet of Hillingdon Council met on Thursday, 20 November 2025, approving a range of financial and operational decisions. Key among these was the approval of the West London Waste Plan Regulation 18 Consultation, the Finance Modernisation Programme - Oracle Phase 2, and the Monthly Council Budget Monitoring Report for Month 6.

GP Coverage in Hillingdon

The Cabinet welcomed the findings of the Health and Social Care Select Committee's review into GP coverage in Hillingdon. Recommendations were approved for officers to work with partners to identify future GP surgery needs by 2035. The Health and Wellbeing Board partners will investigate simplifying IT systems to improve patient data sharing, explore expanding a champions programme for health-related issues, and increase awareness of changing community care models. The Confederation Hillingdon CIC will investigate increasing the use of online booking systems and ensuring equality in patients' ability to request same-sex medical professionals. The Health and Social Care Select Committee will receive an update on progress by March 2027.

West London Waste Plan Regulation 18 Consultation - Policy Framework

The Cabinet agreed to proceed with the Regulation 18 consultation on the Draft West London Waste Plan. This statutory consultation is required under national planning legislation to ensure the plan remains up-to-date with national policy, the 2021 London Plan, and current waste management expectations. The draft plan aims to set out updated waste projections for the next fifteen years, identify safeguarded sites for existing capacity, and refresh policies for assessing waste development across West London. No new waste sites are proposed, as current evidence indicates sufficient capacity exists within West London. Authority was delegated to the Director of Planning and Sustainable Growth to make minor modifications to the draft plan before consultation launch. The outcome of the consultation will be reported back to Cabinet in 2026, with subsequent approval sought for a second round of consultation (Regulation 19).

Finance Modernisation Programme - Oracle Phase 2

The Cabinet approved a single tender from Grant Thornton UK LLP, via the MCF4 Framework, for the delivery of the modern finance processes and organisation phase of the Finance Modernisation Programme. This four-month contract, estimated at £357,200, is crucial for updating the Council's financial systems.

Monthly Council Budget Monitoring Report: Month 6

The Cabinet noted the revenue and capital budget monitoring positions and treasury management update as at September 2025 (Month 6). They also approved financial recommendations, including a budget virement of £8,850,000 from the General Contingency budget to address underlying pressures. Additionally, the introduction of non-commercial photography fees for the use of council-owned green spaces for engagement or wedding photography was approved. Councillor Martin Goddard was removed as a voting Member of the Shareholder Committee, and Councillor Eddie Lavery was appointed as a voting Member.

Corporate Disposals Programme 2025/26

Several properties were declared surplus to requirements and approved for disposal and sale as part of the Corporate Disposals Programme. These include Mad Bess Wood Cottage in Harefield, the former Caretakers House at Whiteheath Junior School in Ruislip, and the appropriation of the former Caretakers House at 12 Fore Street, Eastcote, for transfer to the Housing Revenue Account.

Minor Property Transactions - Academy Lease for Pinn River School, Eastcote

A 125-year lease on standard terms was agreed with the Eden Academy Trust for the new Pinn River School. This new Free School will provide 180 places for children with severe and profound learning difficulties, replacing the former Grangewood School. The lease is subject to DfE approval for the formal closure of Grangewood School and the opening of Pinn River.

Other Decisions

The Cabinet also approved:

• The tender from Senlac Associates for veterinary services at the Imported Food Office, Heathrow, for a three-year period with an option to extend.
• A two-year extension of the existing contract with CCR Property Services Ltd for reactive drainage and water main repairs.
• The extension of existing contracts for supported living and care and wellbeing services with Ability Housing Association, CCS Homecare Services, and Support for Living.
• The direct award to Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited for Temporary Recruitment Services as a Managed Services Provider for the Council's Contingent Labour.
• The tender from Caterplus Services Limited for Catering Services at two Extra Care schemes, Grassy Meadow Court and Park Park View Court, along with a short-term extension of the existing contract.
• The negotiated rent and grant of a 99-year lease to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks for a new electricity substation to supply the Otterfield Road Housing Development in Yiewsley.
• Support for a project to increase local care provision and create a new Care Facility Development in Uxbridge, involving the declaration of the Civic Centre Car Park as surplus to requirements and its subsequent sale.
• The acceptance of tenders for the Planned Windows Renewals Framework, with contracts awarded to Evander Glazing & Locks Limited for Lot 1 (North) and Lot 2 (Central), and Sovereign Group Limited for Lot 3 (South).