This Cabinet Report seeks approval for the
adoption of H&F's Affordable Workspace Strategy 2026-2031, one
of ten priority projects delivering Upstream London. The Strategy
establishes how the Council will deploy approximately £8.2
million of ringfenced Section 106 funding to support the curation
of a diverse affordable workspace ecosystem focused primarily on
STEM³ sectors (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics,
Medicine, Media), positioning Hammersmith & Fulham as an
exemplar of entrepreneurial municipal government that goes beyond
planning policy to drive innovation-led, inclusive economic
growth.
The Strategy proposes four priority interventions and establishes
the strategic framework and governance structure for delivery. This
approval ensures democratic oversight through a staged
decision-making process: while Cabinet approval is sought to adopt
Strategy itself, any major spending commitments within the
programme will return to Cabinet for separate approval before funds
are deployed.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 9 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Skills
Lead director: Executive Director of Place
Department: Place
Contact: James Collister Email: James.Collister@lbhf.gov.uk.
What is the total value of the decision?: Yes