Temporary Accommodation - Private Sector Lease Renewal

August 5, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the letting of 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road to Sandbox London Bridge Limited on 18/06/2026. This decision grants a commercial lease for the vacant property, generating income for the Council's General Fund. The agreement includes terms for minor internal alterations, assignment, underletting, and a unilateral break clause.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the procurement strategy for a sovereign Microsoft Enterprise Agreement on 27/04/2026. This decision approves entering into the agreement with an estimated maximum value of £14.6m over five years. The strategy includes transitioning all Westminster Microsoft licensing and support services from the current shared agreement.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, approved entering into a licence for works for the Paddington – Bayswater Shopfront Improvements Scheme on 21/05/2026. This decision allows the Council and its contractor to carry out works on privately owned properties. The scheme aims to improve the local high street by assisting local businesses with shopfront enhancements.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, granted authority to enter into the S106 Unilateral Undertaking for the Hopkinson House development on 21/05/2026. This decision secures planning obligations for the development of 31 residential units, including financial contributions for carbon offset, biodiversity net gain, and monitoring. The undertaking also includes obligations for energy performance monitoring and highway works.

Supporting Documents

FCR26-16 CMR Procurement Strategy - Enterprise Agreement.pdf
VFM26-02 CMR Office Letting in SW1.pdf
ROED_Shopfronts_P-B_Licence for Works - Group 1.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf
AH26-05 CMR Contract Award - Carers Services.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
AH26-05 Appendix B - SIA.pdf
ROED_Shopfronts_P-B_Licence for Works - Group 1.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
Record of Executive Officer Decision - Westminster Climate Fund Winter 25-26.pdf
Record of Executive Officer Decision - Westminster Climate Fund Winter 25-26.pdf
VFM26-09 CMR Energy Services Company Procurement.pdf
OFF26-92- S106 Unilateral Undertaking Hopkinson House.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date5 Aug 2026
Effective from14 Aug 2026