Councillor Samantha Gardiner

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham decided to approve the award of the Lewisham Library Operator concession contract to Blue Garage Ltd for a period of five years, with an option to extend for up to a further five years, at a value of £10,704,000. They also approved variations to contracts with Rooff Construction Ltd and Architecture 00, and agreed contingency provisions. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to enter into contract and lease documentation, exercise extension options, and agree final terms for contract variations.

Mayor and Cabinet decided on 07/10/2026 to note the forecast financial position for the year ending 31 March 2027 and approve the write-off of £350.3k of Business Rates arrears and £60.7k of Short Breaks debt.

Mayor and Cabinet decided on 07/10/2026 to approve additional borrowing of £668,162 for capital works on a property for a domestic violence women's service. They noted that the February 2026 Mayor and Cabinet had approved the service and grant acceptance, but a change in capital investment was required to secure funding. The decision recommends full Council approve these changes.