The Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Monday 9 March 2026 to discuss and approve several key strategies and reports. Decisions made included the adoption of the H&F Affordable Workspace Strategy 2026-2031, the approval of the publication of the H&F Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report 2026, and the approval of the procurement strategy for community reablement and homecare services.

H&F Affordable Workspace Strategy 2026-2031

The Cabinet approved the adoption of the H&F Affordable Workspace Strategy for 2026-2031. This strategy aims to address market failures in affordable workspace provision by actively curating an ecosystem for businesses. It will deploy £8.2 million of Section 106 funding to support STEM³-related sectors, ensuring innovative businesses can access suitable and affordable space to start and scale. The strategy prioritises four interventions: a Retrofit Fund, integration into regeneration schemes, public asset development, and business development. Indicative budget allocations are subject to change based on delivery opportunities and further detailed work. Any future spending decisions will be subject to future reports as required by the Council's usual governance processes.

H&F Enhanced Biodiversity Duty 2026

The Cabinet approved the publication of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham's Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report (2024–2026). This report fulfils the Council's statutory reporting requirements under the Environment Act 2021. It details actions taken to conserve and enhance biodiversity across planning, parks management, community engagement, regeneration, and climate programmes. Key achievements include the creation of six Tiny Forests, expanded meadow and long-grass management, over 3,500 new trees planted, and over 46,000m² of new greening and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) on highways. The report also endorses biodiversity priorities and a monitoring approach for 2026–2030, including integration with the forthcoming London Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Delivery of future biodiversity actions will be met within existing budgets, supplemented by external funding such as the Green Investment Fund, Section 106 agreements, and GLA programmes.

Procurement Strategy for Community Reablement and Homecare

The Cabinet approved the procurement strategy for community reablement and homecare services. This strategy aims to provide a continuum of support for residents to live independently in their own homes. The new model will focus on a preventative approach, encouraging residents to regain skills and confidence to reduce the likelihood of hospital admissions or the need for long-term care. The framework will be split into two pathways: Community Reablement and Core Homecare, delivered across three localities. Contracts will be awarded through a closed framework for a maximum of four years. Appendix 1, containing financial and business affairs information, was noted as not for publication.

Revenue Budget Review 2025/26 - Month 10 (January 2026)

The Cabinet noted the financial performance review at Month 10, which indicated reductions in overspends on both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, highlighted the Council's financially efficient approach to budget management. Discussions also touched upon the lower-than-expected subscription numbers for the garden waste collection service and ongoing efforts to address fraud related to parking revenue.

Capital Programme Monitor and Budget Variations 2025/26 (Quarter 3)

The Cabinet noted the forecast capital programme for 2025/26, totalling £220.8 million, representing a net decrease of £45 million compared to the revised budget at Quarter 2. They also approved an additional investment of £3.7 million across the updated four-year programme and approved the updated four-year capital programme for 2025-2029 at £657.776 million.

LBHF Companies & Limited Liability Partnerships Update

An update was provided on the status of companies registered with Companies House. The Cabinet noted the status of these entities and approved the closure of LBHF Ventures Ltd. Appendices containing financial and business affairs information were noted as not for publication.

Key Decisions List (To Note)

The Key Decisions List for March 2026 was noted by the Cabinet. This list outlines key decisions intended for consideration by the Cabinet, Cabinet Members, or Chief Officers, which are likely to have a significant impact on the borough.