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Cabinet - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
July 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Hammersmith and Fulham Cabinet met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss the restoration programme for Hammersmith Bridge, agreeing to endorse a phased repair approach and pursue funding through the Government's Structures Fund. The Cabinet also approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026-2031, outlining a five-year plan to transform services, and agreed to proceed with the Regulation 19 public consultation for the Local Plan Review.
Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme
The Cabinet agreed to note the government's £1bn Structures Fund, which is the only funding option currently available for the repair of Hammersmith Bridge. A phased repair approach will be pursued, focusing on critical elements to keep the bridge open for pedestrians, cyclists, and river traffic. Cabinet approval will be required before any actions are taken to pursue funding for strengthening that would permit motor vehicles to use the bridge, with any such consideration needing to be based on an objective assessment of transport need. The Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Travel, was authorised to approve the bid for phased repair through the Structures Fund and to determine any local funding contributions. An annual revenue budget of £1.5m from 2026/27 was approved to meet ongoing statutory and safety obligations for monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of the bridge as a substandard structure. Discussions with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) regarding the recovery of contributions for stabilisation and related bridge costs already incurred or committed by the Council will continue, with a further report to Cabinet on the outcome of these discussions required.
Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
The Cabinet approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026–2031. This strategy sets out the vision, priorities, and approach to transforming Adult Social Care in Hammersmith and Fulham, focusing on independence, dignity, choice, and control. It acknowledges the changing demographics and increasing complexity of needs within the borough, and builds on existing work to shift towards preventative, strengths-based support. The strategy has been extensively co-produced with residents and partners.
Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
The Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 (Appendix 1) and supporting documents for a six-week public consultation period. Delegated authority was given to the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Economy, to make necessary editorial amendments, submit the Plan to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination in Public, and handle any matters arising from the publication or examination. Cabinet also noted that the evidence base documents would be published alongside the Local Plan.
Revenue Outturn Report 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the provisional General Fund outturn for 2025/26, which showed an underspend of £0.375m. They also noted an underspend of £0.6m on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), contributing to general balances and improving financial resilience. The report highlighted that despite challenging financial conditions, the council finished the year within budget, utilising budgeted central contingencies to mitigate emerging service pressures.
Capital Programme Outturn 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the aggregate capital outturn for 2025/26 of £190m. This included £69m invested in existing council homes, £3m for the CCTV network, and £58m for affordable housing and regeneration schemes. The General Fund expenditure was £63.567m against a budget of £72.448m, while the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) expenditure was £126.265m against a budget of £148.382m. The General Fund Capital Financing Requirement (CFR) increased, while the HRA CFR also saw an increase.
Treasury Management Outturn Report 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26. The Council operated within its Treasury Limits and Prudential Indicators, meeting all but two indicators. During the year, the Council repaid £19.95m in loans and borrowed a further £227.5m, increasing total borrowing to £495.8m. The average interest rate on borrowing increased slightly. Investments outstanding at 31 March 2026 amounted to £96.1 million, primarily in short-term money market funds. The average yield on investments was 4.14%.
The meeting was held on Monday 6 July 2026.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026 – 2031 on 06/07/2026. This strategy outlines the vision, priorities, and approach for transforming adult social care.
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Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026-2031 on 06/07/2026. This strategy sets out a five-year framework for transforming adult social care to better support residents to live with independence, dignity, choice, and control. The approval includes recommendations for the development of micro-providers, a thriving voluntary sector, strengthened coordination of services, robust support for carers, technology-enabled care options, and increased uptake of self-directed options.
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Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026 – 2031 on 06/07/2026. This strategy sets out the vision, priorities, and approach for transforming Adult Social Care to enable adults with care and support needs to live with greater choice, control, dignity, and independence. The strategy will be implemented through a Partnership Board and working groups.
Councillor Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader, approved the contract variation of older people's day centre contracts to extend their term from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027 on 01/06/2026. This extension ensures continuity of provision while the redesign of community and accommodation-based services is co-produced and finalised. The approved contract variation will extend the delivery of day centre provision at three commissioned day centres until 31 January 2027.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve the Local Plan Regulation 19 for consultation on 06/07/2026. The decision maker was the Cabinet. The Cabinet also gave delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make editorial amendments, submit the plan for examination, and deal with matters arising from the publication and examination.
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Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet endorsed a phased repair approach for Hammersmith Bridge with the immediate objective of safeguarding continued access for pedestrians, cyclists, and river traffic. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director of Place to approve a bid for phased repair through the Structures Fund and to determine local funding contributions and a procurement strategy.
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Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director of Place to approve the bid for phased repair through the Structures Fund and to determine local funding and a procurement strategy.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 and supporting documents for a six-week consultation period on 06/07/2026. Delegated authority was given to the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Economy, to make editorial amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters.
The Deputy Leader approved the award of a contract for the delivery of the Self-Directed Support Service to the Preferred Supplier for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, starting 1st June 2026. This service is designed to place choice, control, and personalisation at its core for residents receiving adult social care.
The Executive Director of People's Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, approved the award of a contract to the Preferred Supplier to create two 20-place SEN units for primary phase pupils with autism at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primary Schools. The contract includes a project contingency and an additional programme contingency of 10%.
The Deputy Leader approved a contract variation to transfer 21 beds at Farm Lane from the NHS block to the Local Authority, with effect from on or around 1 October 2026 to 31 May 2031. The beds will be designated as Nursing General and Nursing Dementia from 1 April 2026.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 for a six-week public consultation on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make necessary amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters.
The Deputy Leader approved the opening of two 20-place SEND Units for pupils with autism at Brackenbury Primary School and Wormholt Park Primary School from September 2026. This decision aims to expand local specialist provision and improve access to support within mainstream settings.
The Leader of the Council approved the termination of the contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited due to their insolvency. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place to complete termination activities and instruct LLP members regarding Contract B.
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Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham approved the Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy 2026 – 2031 on 06/07/2026. The strategy sets out a five-year framework for transforming Adult Social Care to enable adults with care and support needs to live with greater choice, control, dignity, and independence. This includes developing micro-providers and community-based solutions, strengthening coordination of services, and supporting unpaid carers.
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Local Plan Review - Regulation 19 Public Consultation
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 19 and supporting documents for a six-week consultation period on 06/07/2026. The Cabinet also gave delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property to make editorial amendments, submit the Plan for examination, and deal with any arising matters. An updated Strategic Flood Risk Assessment will be published alongside the Regulation 19 Local Plan.
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