Public Heath Grant 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment

July 17, 2026 Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the proposed grants for drug and alcohol treatment totalling £2,969,279 for three years, and agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for a Pan London Inpatient Detoxification Framework at a cost of £79,000 per annum. The Director of Public Health was delegated authority to agree annual allocations with OHID and providers.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the Rating Advisory Panel regarding applications for Hardship and Discretionary relief from National Non-Domestic Rates. The proposed recommendations resulted in discretionary relief of £0.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved entering into a Deed of Release of Right to Light with the proprietor of Flat A, 1 Ebury Bridge Road, in exchange for compensation. This settlement aims to conclude negotiations impacted by Phase 2 of the Ebury Bridge Estate Renewal project.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved a 1-year call-off contract award to Vital Energi Utilities Limited for £4 million to continue the delivery of the Carbon Management Programme. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Finance & Resources to approve orders under the contract, subject to satisfactory financial business cases.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the continuation of the Carers Hub service from 1st May 2025 to 31st August 2026, at a cost of £213,000 for the period of 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026.

Full council record

Decision

Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health:

  1. Approved the proposed grants, which sit outside contracted activity, and which total £2,969,279 and agreed to the Council entering into those individual grant agreements for three years, with the option to terminate at the end of year 1 and year 2.
  1. Approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in a Pan London Inpatient Detoxification Framework, at a cost of £79,000 per annum and a total cost of £237,000 for the full term of [3] years.
  1. Delegated authority to the Director of Public Health to agree and finalise annual allocations (2026-29) with OHID and providers within the approved funding envelope, including in-year reprofiling and engagement of new specialist providers where required.

Reasons for Decision: Westminster has a well-established substance misuse treatment system, supporting over 1,600 adults into structured treatment each year, alongside a wider harm reduction and recovery offer. This decision will allow the Council to continue providing support to those who need it.

Supporting Documents

VFM26-09 CMR Energy Services Company Procurement.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
AH26-03 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
AH26-02 Public Health Grant 2026-27 - 2028-29 - Drug and Alcohol Treatment.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 14.7.2026.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
AH26-03 CMR Direct Award - Carers Hub Services.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Jul 2026
Effective from25 Jul 2026
Lead officerSarah Warman
Subject to call-inYes