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Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th October, 2026 7.00 pm
October 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Camden Cabinet met on Tuesday 20 October 2026 to discuss proposals for structural changes to four schools facing declining pupil numbers and financial pressures. The Cabinet agreed to proceed with public consultations on options for La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School, St Alban's Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. Additionally, the Cabinet noted and recommended for Council approval the Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/2026.
Strong and Sustainable Schools Consultation
The Cabinet agreed to undertake public consultations on potential structural changes for four schools: St Alban's Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School. These schools are experiencing sustained pressures from falling pupil numbers, high levels of surplus capacity, and increasing financial deficits. The consultations will explore options such as reducing Published Admission Numbers (PAN), amalgamations, federations, and school closures. The decision to proceed with these consultations was made after considering reports, Equality Impact Assessments, and relevant statutory guidance. Councillor Anna Wright declared an interest as a governor of William Ellis School in relation to these items, and Councillor James Slater declared an interest as a governor of Rosary School, though he would participate in the discussion. Deputations were heard from Agnes Panasiuk, La Swap Sixth Form Consortium, and Jennifer Ofodile regarding Item 9, which was the Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report.
Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report 2025/2026
The Cabinet noted the Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/2026 and recommended it to the Council for approval. The report detailed the Council's treasury management activities for the financial year, highlighting compliance with regulatory requirements and treasury indicators. It noted that the Council maintained a prudent approach, avoiding high-risk investments and focusing on financial sustainability. The report also indicated that no new external borrowing was undertaken in 2025/26, with internal borrowing continuing to be a cost-effective strategy, generating estimated annual savings of £10.4 million. The Council operated within its treasury and prudential indicators throughout the year. The report also mentioned the North London Waste Authority's borrowing for the North London Heat & Power Project, with Camden's balances co-invested.
The meeting also included the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 8th September 2026. Apologies were received from Councillors Abdi-Wali, Atolagbe, and Callaghan. There were no urgent items of business or matters referred from a Council Scrutiny Committee. The meeting was reminded that it was being broadcast live and recorded.
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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Announcements
Recommendations ApprovedCamden Cabinet approved recommendations on 20/10/2026. The meeting was broadcast live and recorded for website availability.
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Matters Referred from a Council Scrutiny Committee
Recommendations ApprovedCamden Council's Cabinet decided on 20 October 2026 to approve recommendations. There were no matters referred from a Council Scrutiny Committee.
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Any Other Business that the Chair Decides to Take as Urgent
Recommendations ApprovedCamden Cabinet on 20/10/2026 resolved that there was no urgent business.
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Minutes
Recommendations ApprovedCamden's Cabinet approved the minutes of the meeting held on 6th July 2026. The decision was made on 8th September 2026.
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Apologies
Recommendations ApprovedCamden Cabinet received apologies for absence from Councillors Abdi-Wali, Atolagbe and Callaghan on 20/10/2026. The recommendations were approved.
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Notification of Any Items of Business that the Chair Decides to Take as Urgent
Recommendations ApprovedCabinet decided to approve recommendations on 20/10/2026. There was no notification of urgent business.
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Deputations
Recommendations ApprovedCamden's Cabinet approved recommendations on 20/10/2026. Deputations were heard from Agnes Panasiuk, La Swap Sixth Form Consortium, and Jennifer Ofodile.
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Strong and Sustainable Schools Consultation (CL/2026/16)
For DeterminationThe Camden Cabinet decided on 20/10/2026 to approve undertaking public consultation with stakeholders regarding structural change options for four schools. The schools are St Alban's Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School. The consultation will explore options including reduction in Published Admission Number, amalgamation, federation, and closure.
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Declarations by Members of Statutory Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Compulsory Registerable Non-Pecuniary Interests and Voluntary Registerable Non-Pecuniary Interests in Matters on this Agenda
Recommendations ApprovedCabinet decided to approve recommendations on 20/10/2026. Councillor Wright declared an interest and left the room for items 4 and 8. Councillor Slater declared an interest but remained for items 4 and 8.
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Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report 2025/2026 (CS/2026/14)
For DeterminationCamden Council's Cabinet noted the Treasury Management Annual Report for 2025/2026 and recommended it to Council for approval on 20/10/2026. The report outlines how the council managed its borrowing, investments, and public money in line with its approved strategy and regulatory requirements. The council maintained a consistent risk profile, avoided high-risk commercial investments, and did not take new external borrowing in 2025/26, utilising internal borrowing which delivered annual savings of approximately £10.4 million.
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