# Cabinet Meeting,  23 September 2026, 5pm

This was a Cabinet meeting of the Cambridge City Council held on September 23, 2026. The meeting covered a broad range of topics with a strong emphasis on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a £96.4 million strategic partnership with Homes England to unlock nearly £600 million investment for delivering almost 3,000 homes by 2036, including 1,400 new council homes. The council also reviewed and approved a £12 million increase to the Cambridge Investment Partnership's development loan facility, raising the total to £30 million to support affordable housing projects. Significant capital improvement projects were discussed, notably the River Cam chalk streams and tributaries restoration strategy, involving over £4 million investment for chalkstream restoration and river wall repairs. The council also addressed the future provision and operation of public toilets, including budget considerations and potential charging mechanisms. Financial reports highlighted a £1.93 million underspend in the general fund and operational overspends in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), particularly on repairs and maintenance, with discussions on managing rising interest rates and budget pressures. The meeting included performance updates, with attention to housing voids, compliance with statutory requirements, and complaints management. Policy and enforcement matters such as renewal of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dog control and punt touting were also approved, with considerations for enforcement costs and community impact. The meeting concluded with a presentation of the State of the City report, highlighting Cambridge's economic strength, environmental challenges, housing affordability issues, and social inequalities. Several motions and recommendations were agreed upon and referred to full council for final approval.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Cabinet Meeting,  23 September 2026, 5pm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4VR-jycbl4) - Cambridge City Council