Councillor Mohammed Omar Mehdi

The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract's future contracting approach on 15/07/2026. The decision was made to ensure continuity of service provision for waste treatment and disposal. The contract includes an extension provision, and the council is making an early decision on the length of this extension.

The Cabinet decided to approve the appropriation of St Georges Leisure Centre for planning purposes and the use of Section 203 powers to override rights of light on 15 July 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Housing & Regeneration to appropriate the land, agree settlements for rights of light claims, and delegate authority to the Director of Governance and Legal Services to enter into necessary documentation.

The Cabinet approved the Supplemental Enforcement Policy and the Policy on Civil Penalties under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. These policies set out how the council will implement new enforcement powers and manage enquiries arising from the Act. The decision was made on 15/07/2026.

The Cabinet decided to approve the Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme recommendations on 15/07/2026. The decision approved the Planning Equalisation Strategy, capital budgets for 10 housing schemes totalling £143,235,790, and the Procurement Strategy. The Cabinet also authorised the Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration to finalise details with the LPA and GLA, agree tender forms, procure delivery partners, and instruct contract awards.