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 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 Executive Director for Environment and Communities decided on 23/06/2026 to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract.
The Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning, Debbie Jackson, approved on 01/05/2026 the appointment of Mitre Construction Company Limited for urgent remedial and outstanding works on six shopfronts. This includes a letter of intent for up to £84,000 and a JCT intermediate building contract for up to £160,000, subject to review of design, scope, and costs.
The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved in May 2026 the use of Public Health Grant funding for dedicated elements for rough sleepers and housing support totalling £2,969,279 between 2026-27 and 2028-29, and participation in a Pan London Detoxification Framework at £79,000 per annum. This includes delegation to the Director of Public Health to finalise annual allocations and reprofile funding.
Full council record
Decision
Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |