Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development has approved the drawdown of capital funding of up to £673K.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of drawdown of capital funding to meet staffing costs for the Regent's Street public realm scheme.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development has decided to approve the drawdown of capital funding for staffing costs for the Regent's Street public realm scheme.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of significant funding for staffing and may impact the progress of the public realm scheme.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development", "Executive Director for Environment and Communities", "Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://committees.westminster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2880
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Summary of Decision The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic development has approved the drawdown of capital funding of up to £673K to meet the cost of existing staffing for the Regent’s Street public realm scheme and to secure additional staffing required over the next 12 months. The drawdown is from the initial capital funding of £20m agreed at Full Council in March 2023. The Cabinet Member has also delegated the annual review of the programme staffing and associated budget to the Executive Director for Environment and Communities, in consultation with the Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning. Reasons for Decision The current staffing on the programme, although experienced, is not dedicated to the programme and not allocated full time to Regent Street. The pace and scale of the programme and the activities of work over the next 12 months require further dedicated staffing in order to deliver the design and public engagement programme for the Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus.
Date of Decision: July 16, 2025