Director of Children's Services

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The Cabinet decided to approve issuing licence agreements for the Cross Pavement Electric Vehicle Charging Trial on 24/06/2026. Residents will pay a licence fee of £1,338.39 in the first year. The decision includes outlining future costs subject to inflation should the scheme become permanent.

The Cabinet decided to note and agree the Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) 2026-2036 and approve its use in guiding current and future priorities and funding opportunities. The decision was made on 24 June 2026. The strategy includes a list of priority projects for consideration for developer contributions.