Mandela Way Electrification and Capital Works Approval
August 26, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved an additional budget of £7.970m for the Mandela Way waste service depot electrification project. This decision allows the Council to proceed with appointing a works contractor for the project. The approval was made on 26/08/2026.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the appointment of Mitre Construction Company Limited for urgent remedial and outstanding works on six Paddington-Bayswater shopfronts. This decision was made on 01/05/2026. The appointment includes a letter of intent for up to £84,000 and a contract for up to £160,000.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the granting of a 99-year lease to Vital Energi Power Networks Limited for a substation at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School. This decision was made on 18 June 2026. The lease is subject to an upfront premium of £1.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved a revised budget for the Crisis and Resilience Fund, delivering £1.63m of savings from the Council's discretionary funding. This decision was made in July 2026. The revised budget includes the reallocation of £516,840 of previously Council-funded activity into the Crisis and Resilience Fund allocation.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider approval for the Mandela Way electrification and capital work, including additional budget.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance has made the decision to approve the additional budget of £7.970m required to complete the Mandela Way waste service depot electrification project to supplement the
available approved budget of £5.549m; and approved the Council moving to the next step of the project to appoint a works contractor for the project, a decision delegated to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources.
Reason for Decision: The approvals are required to progress delivery of the Mandela Way waste depot. This Council-owned site has been earmarked for redevelopment for use as a new waste and recycling collections fleet depot, with the intention for the planned works being completed prior to the commencement of the new Waste and Recycling Collections and Street Cleansing Services contract in September 2027.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |