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Wandsworth: CCTV Expansion, Privacy Concerns, and Alton Estate Plans
This week in Wandsworth:
CCTV Expansion Sparks Privacy Debate
The Cabinet approved the formalisation of the CCTV monitoring pilot, investing £67,000 in the first year and £135,000 annually thereafter. You can read the full report here.
- What's the plan? The pilot, hailed a
tremendous success
by Councillor Graeme Henderson, Cabinet Member for Health, involves 24/7 monitoring of CCTV cameras across the borough, with a police officer working alongside the Joint Control Centre (JCC) team. - Why does it matter? Councillor Henderson stated that the council had gone from being one of the worst providers of CCTV to one of the very best in London, with the police
extremely pleased with the results
. - Resident Input: Councillor Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, highlighted the importance of resident input, asking how residents can request CCTV for their area. Councillor Henderson responded that residents should contact their local councillors, who can then make a request to the head of the JCC.
- Privacy Concerns: The expansion raises questions about privacy and surveillance, with some residents expressing concerns about the potential for misuse of CCTV data.
Digital Occupancy Checker
for Temporary Housing Sparks Invasion of Privacy Concerns
The cabinet approved the implementation of a 'digital occupancy checker' for households in temporary accommodation. You can read the full report here.
- What is it? The digital occupancy checker is an app system where someone will get a text, and they'll have between six to eight hours to take a photo of themselves in their temporary accommodation, and send it back.
- Why is the council doing this? Councillor Aydin Dikerdem, Cabinet Member for Housing, stated that it is a plan to try and ease the very serious financial burden that temporary accommodation is placing on the local authority.
- Safeguards: Councillor Henderson asked about the safeguards and procedures that would be implemented in relation to this policy. Councillor Dikerdem responded that the most important thing is the automatic deletion of the file, and that it's like a digital version of what happens in lots of temporary accommodation already where people do a kind of sign-in system.
- Invasion of Privacy Concerns: The policy has raised concerns about the privacy of residents in temporary accommodation, with some critics calling it an invasion of privacy.
Alton Estate Renewal Aims for Social Housing Boost
The cabinet discussed the Alton housing renewal proposals, described by Councillor Dikerdem as one of the most ambitious renewal programmes in London with net additional social housing
. You can read the full report here.
- What's the plan? The proposals include a ballot at the end of the summer, with a target date of September.
- Community Benefits: Councillor Dikerdem said that Roehampton has large social deprivation, and that the council needs to invest in order to make sure that life chances in Wandsworth are fair. He added that it is really important that alongside the housing offer, there is also a really good community offer.
- Local Lettings Policy: Councillor Henderson asked about the local lettings policy, noting that one issue that did come up was in terms of local residents having a priority on the new housing which is due to be built. Councillor Dikerdem responded that anyone who lives on the estate that has priority will get first dibs on the net additional social homes.
- Past Failures: Councillor White asked how the renewal is different from the old master plan for the regeneration of the Alton estate. Councillor Dikerdem responded that the old master plan seemed to be prioritising a real estate venture, and that it was a joint venture with a private partner that pulled out because the viability didn't stack up.
Other Matters
- The Wandsworth Borough Council was scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss its constitution, which outlines how the council operates, makes decisions, and ensures transparency and accountability. No video of the meeting was provided.
- The cabinet agreed to award a new leisure management contract to Bidder B, commencing on 1 October 2025, for 10 years with the option to extend for up to a further five years. You can read the full report here.
- The cabinet approved the tendering of new contracts for tree supply, planting, and aftercare services, commencing on 1 April 2026 for an initial term of four years with an option to extend for a further period of up to four years. You can read the full report here.
- The cabinet approved the Responsible Procurement Strategy. You can read the full report here.
- The cabinet approved the funding agreement for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
- The cabinet approved the Budget Variation Paper. You can read the full report here.
- The cabinet introduced the council's formal response to the consultation on the new London Plan.
- The Health Committee met on Tuesday. No transcript or video of the meeting was provided. You can see the meeting details here.
- The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 June 2025 to discuss the Regulator of Social Housing inspection report, the council's approach to damp and mould, housing management complaints, the Housing OSC outturn report, the Wandsworth Corporate Plan, and the Housing OSC work programme. No transcript or video of the meeting was provided. You can see the meeting details here.
- The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate plan actions, budget monitoring, traffic petitions, major schemes, the Queenstown Road Improvement Scheme, and the committee's work programme. You can read the full report here.
Upcoming Meetings
Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:
- Licensing Sub-Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/71628) - Tuesday 24 June 2025: The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a variation to a premises licence.
- Environment Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70656) - Tuesday 24 June 2025: The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including the development of a Biodiversity Action Plan, tree management, women and girls in sports, the library strategy, budget monitoring, corporate plan actions, and the committee's work programme.
- Children's Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70663) - Wednesday 25 June 2025: The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant Recovery Strategy, the Children's Services End-Year Performance Report, the Children's Services final outturn position, and the Committee's work programme.
- Planning Applications Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70674) - Thursday 26 June 2025: The committee will be reviewing several planning applications, including proposals for new dwellings, alterations to existing buildings, and variations to existing agreements.
- Health and Wellbeing Board (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70668) - Thursday 26 June 2025: The Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board are scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including safeguarding, public health, and healthcare strategies.
- Wandsworth Schools Forum (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/71603) - Monday 30 June 2025: The Wandsworth Schools Forum is scheduled to meet to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant recovery strategy, school balances and a proposal to use AV1 robots to support children with medical needs.
- Health Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/71610) - Monday 30 June 2025: The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss integrated care developments, the council's corporate plan, mental health programmes, budget monitoring and the committee's work programme.
- Licensing Sub-Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/72263) - Tuesday 01 July 2025
- Finance Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/71616) - Thursday 03 July 2025
Wandsworth social housing: Serious failings
& damp tackled
This week in Wandsworth:
Social Housing Tenants Faced Serious Failings
The Borough Residents' Forum met on Wednesday to discuss the Regulator of Social Housing's (RSH) inspection report1 which gave Wandsworth Council a C3 grading, indicating serious failings
in meeting consumer standards, particularly regarding the Safety and Quality Standard. You can read the full report here.
- What does this mean for tenants? The Regulator found serious failings in stock quality and electrical safety testing. Specifically, almost 80% of communal areas and around 40% of homes lacked up-to-date electrical safety tests at the time of inspection.
- What is the council doing about it? The council is undertaking a full stock condition survey, inspecting 20% of its housing stock annually for the next five years, at a cost of approximately £900,000. They have also made progress on electrical safety inspections, with 96% of communal areas and 74% of homes now having completed tests.
- What's next? Councillor Aydin Dikerdem, Cabinet Member for Housing, will establish a cross-party working group to scrutinise information provided to the Regulator. The council is also attending monthly meetings with the Regulator to address the identified issues.
Tackling Damp and Mould: Awaab's Law Looms
The Borough Residents' Forum also discussed the council's response to damp and mould, and preparations for Awaab's Law. You can read the full report here.
- What is Awaab's Law? This law obliges landlords to investigate and fix reported hazards in their homes within a specified timeframe, or rehouse tenants if a home cannot be made safe.
- What has the council done so far? Since a review in early 2023, the council has updated its webpages, included features in the housing newsletter, reviewed data to identify blocks with common mould reports, and provided additional training for front-line housing officers. A dedicated mould removal team has also been created.
- What's new? The council has purchased the NEC Go Mobile application for officers to use iPads to complete inspections on-site, including photos and action records. This will cost £29,500 for 60 iPads and £22,800 annually for the license fee.
Pension Fund Performance and Future Strategies
The Joint Pensions Committee convened to discuss the Pension Fund Audit Plan 2024/25, the roadmap to the 2025 actuarial valuation, and the latest investment performance. You can read the full report here.
- Audit Plan Highlights: The planning materiality was set at £30.8 million, with an audit difference threshold of £1.5 million. The plan identifies standard risks associated with the Fund's size and asset allocation.
- Valuation Roadmap: The committee considered the timeline for the 2025 actuarial valuation, which will determine the Fund's funding position. The previous valuation showed a funding position of 116%.
- Future of Pooling: The government confirmed that all investments must be transferred to Pools by 31 March 2026. The London CIV is working on proposals for managing these assets.
- Investment Performance: The committee reviewed the investment performance of the Pension Fund to 31 March 2025. Equity makes up 59% of the Fund, so equity performance has a significant impact on the Fund.
Safer Neighbourhoods Board Tackles Crime Trends
The Safer Neighbourhood Board met to discuss community safety issues, including crime statistics and funding for community safety projects. You can read the full report here.
- Crime Statistics: Total notifiable offences decreased by 2.7% compared to the previous three-month period. However, personal robbery increased by 16% during the same period, contrasting with a decrease across London.
- Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Sexual offences decreased, but rape offences increased by 13.2%. Domestic abuse incidents saw a decrease of 6.1%.
- Ward Panel Updates: Ward Panel Chairs reported on local crime concerns, including violence, anti-social behaviour, drug-related issues, burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime.
Other Matters
- The Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee met on Monday. No transcript or video of the meeting was provided. You can see the meeting details here.
- The Licensing Sub-Committee met on Thursday. No transcript or video of the meeting was provided. You can see the meeting details here.
- The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the Curriculum and Assessment Review, NASACRE feedback, SACRE reflection resources, and Faith Trails. You can read the full report here.
Upcoming Meetings
Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:
- Cabinet (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69354) - Monday 16 June 2025: The cabinet is scheduled to discuss housing renewal proposals for the Alton Estate, award a new leisure management contract, and consider a new responsible procurement strategy.
- Health Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69365) - Tuesday 17 June 2025
- Housing Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69370) - Wednesday 18 June 2025: The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss an update on the inspection report by the Regulator of Social Housing, the council's approach to damp and mould, and housing management complaints.
- Transport Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69373) - Thursday 19 June 2025: The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a range of topics at their meeting, including updates on major schemes, the annual review of traffic and engineering petitions, and the Queenstown Road Improvement Scheme.
- Environment Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70656) - Tuesday 24 June 2025
- Children's Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70663) - Wednesday 25 June 2025
- Planning Applications Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70674) - Thursday 26 June 2025
- Health and Wellbeing Board (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/70668) - Thursday 26 June 2025
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The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is the government body responsible for regulating social housing providers in England. ↩
Wandsworth Grants Awarded: Playschemes, Sports & More
This week in Wandsworth:
Grants Awarded to Community Projects
The Grants Sub-Committee met this week to discuss the distribution of funds from the Wandsworth Grant Fund (WGF) for Round 29. The committee considered applications from 16 organisations, ultimately recommending £62,895 in funding for eight projects. You can read the full report pack here.
- Who benefits? The WGF supports not-for-profit activities that benefit Wandsworth residents and communities. This round focused on themes like arts and culture, children and young people, and health and well-being.
- What's funded? Projects receiving funding include holiday playschemes for young children, family fun days for families with disabled children, sports programs for disadvantaged youth, and community outreach events in Roehampton.
- What's the impact? These grants can provide vital resources and opportunities for vulnerable groups, helping to improve their quality of life and access to essential services. For example, funding for Artburst will support holiday playschemes for 5-8 year olds on the St John's Hill Estate[^3], providing creative and play-based activities. [^3]: The St John's Hill Estate is a residential area in Battersea, known for its diverse community and proximity to Clapham Junction.
Licensing Sub-Committee Meeting
The Licensing Sub-Committee met on Monday, June 2nd. No transcript or video of the meeting was provided. You can see the meeting details here.
Upcoming Meetings
Here's a list of upcoming meetings and their main topics:
- Joint Pensions Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68472) - Tuesday 10 June 2025: The committee will discuss the pension fund's audit plan, the roadmap to the 2025 valuation, general pension matters, and the quarterly investment performance.
- Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68463) - Monday 09 June 2025
- Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68466) - Monday 09 June 2025: The agenda includes feedback from various National Association of Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (NASACRE) events, an update on Faith Trails, and a workshop session.
- Borough Residents' Forum (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68477) - Wednesday 11 June 2025: The forum is scheduled to receive an update on the inspection report and regulatory judgement by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), and Wandsworth Council's response to damp and mould.
- Safer Neighbourhood Board (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68489) - Thursday 12 June 2025: The Wandsworth Safer Neighbourhood Board is scheduled to meet on 12 June 2025, to discuss community safety and crime prevention.
- Licensing Sub-Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/68494) - Thursday 12 June 2025
- Cabinet (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69354) - Monday 16 June 2025
- Health Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69365) - Tuesday 17 June 2025
- Housing Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69370) - Wednesday 18 June 2025
- Transport Committee (http://opencouncil.network/meetings/69373) - Thursday 19 June 2025
Wandsworth: New Mayor elected, 24-hour alcohol licence granted
This week in Wandsworth:
- The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a 24-hour alcohol sales licence to Shell Little Waitrose Roehampton, and considered a new licence for Londis on Battersea Bridge Road.
- The Local Pension Board discussed risk management, pension administration, governance, pooling, and updates from the Joint Pensions Committee.
- The Planning Applications Committee approved plans for sheltered housing, flats, and a pocket park, while also confirming tree preservation orders.
- The Council elected Councillor Jeremy Ambash as Mayor and Councillor Rosemary Birchall as Deputy Mayor, and approved the creation of five Deputy Cabinet member positions.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 19 May 2025
The Licensing Sub-Committee granted Shell Little Waitrose Roehampton a licence to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, and considered an application for a new premises licence for Londis on Battersea Bridge Road.
Shell Little Waitrose Roehampton - Licence Variation Approved
The committee approved the application by Shell Oil Products Limited to vary the premises licence for Shell Little Waitrose, 237-239 Roehampton Lane, allowing them to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. The decision followed concerns raised by councillors and an MP about public nuisance, crime, and disorder. Leo Charolambides, barrister representing Shell, argued that the premises had been operating 24/7 since 2011 with no planning restrictions, and that proposed conditions would address any concerns. Councillor Matthew Tiller spoke against the application, citing personal experience as a resident and councillor, noting existing antisocial behaviour. The decision notice states that the application was granted, subject to conditions outlined in Annex A of the report, with amendments to condition 9 and the addition of conditions 15 and 16 as discussed during the hearing.
Londis Battersea Bridge Road - New Premises Licence
The committee also considered an application from Thadshayan Sivasubramaniyam for a new premises licence for Londis, 59 Battersea Bridge Road, including the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment. Mr Sivasubramaniyam explained that he had been working and operating premises in the city under Westminster Council for more than 10 years, and that the premises would be joining the reputable Londis retail chain. Six representations from other persons raised concerns regarding public nuisance and crime and disorder issues. The decision notice for the Londis Battersea Bridge Road application has not been made public yet.
Local Pension Board - Tuesday 20 May 2025
The Local Pension Board met to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, training on the valuation process, governance and pooling, pensions administration, the Chair's report for 2024/25, and risk management. The board was scheduled to review the agenda items and pass any comments or concerns to the Joint Pensions Committee’s next meeting. They were also expected to review the current risk register for the Pension Fund and agree on any changes. The report pack noted that the move to investing all assets via a regional pool will change the Fund’s level of control over investment decisions and therefore Risk 2 Investment Performance, Risk 4 Professional Advice, Risk 9 Third Party Providers and Risk 10 Negligence, Fraud or Error will need to be revised once the new regulations are published.
Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025
The Planning Applications Committee approved plans for sheltered accommodation on North Drive, the conversion of a parking area into flats on Tooting Bec Road, and a new pocket park on Swaffield Road. Councillors also approved alterations to a house on Skeena Hill, and confirmed two tree preservation orders (TPOs).
Sheltered Accommodation on North Drive
The committee approved an application for the erection of six sheltered accommodation units at 5 North Drive, SW16. The development, intended for residents over 55 requiring care, will be operated by the Mushkil Aasaan charity. Councillor Ravi Govindia raised concerns about the requirement for cycle stands, questioning whether they were necessary for a sheltered unit. Councillor Sara Apps inquired about the long-term use of the units and whether they would be for shorter-term or long-term residencies.
Flats on Tooting Bec Road
The committee approved plans to redevelop the undercroft of The Elms, 45 Tooting Bec Road, SW17, into six new flats. Councillor Guy Humphreys raised concerns about the loss of existing parking spaces and the impact on residents. Councillor Apps noted that all the properties would be private, with no affordable housing included.
Pocket Park on Swaffield Road
The committee approved the proposal for a pocket park at 76 Swaffield Road, SW18, on the site of a former nursery. The application followed a petition from residents requesting a local park for leisure and activity. Councillor Emmeline Owens asked about the layout of the play area and whether there would be a boundary for the dog-free zone. Councillor Govindia criticised the design for not retaining more of the old boundary wall.
Alterations on Skeena Hill
The committee approved alterations to 40 Skeena Hill, SW18, including a single-storey rear extension, excavation to create a lower ground floor level, and a first-floor side extension above the garage. This application had been deferred from the previous meeting due to a notification error. Councillor Govindia raised concerns about the expanse of brickwork between the application site and number 38.
Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025
The annual meeting of the Council saw Councillor Jeremy Ambash elected as Mayor, and Councillor Rosemary Birchall appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors approved the appointment of committee members and representatives to outside bodies. A proposal to create five Deputy Cabinet member positions was approved, despite opposition concerns about the cost.
Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Jeremy Ambash was elected as Mayor for the second time. Councillor Rosemary Birchall was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillor Aled Richards-Jones noted Councillor Ambash's very generous offer to restore the tradition of offering the deputy mayorship to a member of the opposing party
.
Deputy Cabinet Members
The council voted to create five Deputy Cabinet member positions, each receiving an allowance of £9,314. The Conservative opposition voted against the proposal, arguing that it involved an increase in the cost of the Council Reliance Scheme by around £23,000, with an overall budget of £46,570, and that this does not provide value for money nor make provision for appropriate scrutiny by councillors.
Despite these concerns, the motion was passed with 29 votes in favour, 17 against, and no abstentions.
Wandsworth: School closure approved, £9.4m for community projects
This week in Wandsworth:
- The London Heliport Consultative Group discussed the future of the group, helicopter movements, and noise complaints, including the Heliport's proposed constitution.
- The Cabinet approved the closure of St Anne's Church of England Primary School due to declining pupil numbers, and allocated £9.4 million from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to community projects.
- The Passenger Transport Liaison Group discussed passenger safety, bus and train service updates, and accessibility projects, including updates from TfL and Network Rail.
- The Wandsworth Schools Forum discussed the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit, therapy provisions, and a proposal for an Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) outreach pilot project.
- The General Purposes Committee was scheduled to discuss proposed revisions to Article 7 of the constitution and potential changes to the Members' Allowance Scheme, but the report was not included in the public reports pack.
London Heliport Consultative Group - Wednesday 14 May 2025
The London Heliport Consultative Group met to discuss the future of the group, helicopter movements, and noise complaints. The meeting also included the appointment of a chair and resident representatives, as well as the approval of minutes from a previous meeting. The group was scheduled to discuss the London Heliport's Constitution and Terms of Reference for their own proposed consultative group.
The report pack included a summary of noise complaints received by the Heliport from August to November 2024, along with actions taken in response. One complaint concerned a helicopter hovering over a house, which was identified as a National Police Air Service (NPAS) operation. Another reported increased helicopter noise, later attributed to police activity outside of Heliport operating hours. The report pack also included information on helicopter movements from April 2023 to March 2025.
Cabinet - Monday 12 May 2025
The Cabinet approved the proposal to close St Anne’s Wandsworth School with effect from 31 August 2025, due to the school's declining pupil numbers and financial unsustainability. The Cabinet also approved the allocation of £9.4 million from the Wandsworth Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) to various community projects, funded by contributions from property developers, known as Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levies (NCIL). Projects to be funded include work at Carney's Gym, refurbishing community centres such as KLS, and transport improvements on Queenstown Road and Wandsworth Bridge. The Cabinet also approved the fourth round of grant applications for the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Community Fund.
Passenger Transport Liaison Group - Tuesday 13 May 2025
The Passenger Transport Liaison Group met to discuss passenger safety, updates on bus and train services, and accessibility projects. The agenda included a discussion on public transport passenger safety, with a specific focus on the Safe Spaces scheme at Clapham Junction Station. The group was scheduled to receive and note the information provided in the Bus Quality of Service Indicator report, and TfL was due to provide updates on the performance of several bus routes: 14, 430, 436, 39, 93, and 493. Network Rail was scheduled to provide an update on the ‘Access for All’ programme1 and the new second entrance for Wandsworth Town Station, and was expected to provide an update on the construction of a new second entrance at Queenstown Road Station.
Wandsworth Schools Forum - Monday 12 May 2025
The Wandsworth Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), therapy provisions, and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). The forum was scheduled to receive an update on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) recovery and management actions, and to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn for the financial year 2024-25. The Schools Forum was also scheduled to receive an update on therapy provision and next steps for reviewing commissioning arrangements with NHS South West London ICB2, and to discuss a proposal for a pilot project providing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support.
General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 14 May 2025
The General Purposes Committee were scheduled to discuss a report from the Director Law and Governance regarding revisions to the constitution and Member Allowances Scheme. The report itself was not included in the public reports pack, but was expected to follow. Article 7 of the constitution likely concerns aspects of the council's governance and decision-making processes3. The Members' Allowance Scheme determines the payments made to councillors for their work4.
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The 'Access for All' programme is a government initiative to improve accessibility at railway stations across the UK. ↩
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Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are NHS organisations that bring together providers and commissioners of NHS services to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the health of the population they serve. ↩
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A council's constitution is a document that sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. ↩
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Councillors in the UK are not generally paid a salary, but they do receive allowances to cover expenses and recognise the time commitment required for their duties. ↩
Recent meetings
Agenda
The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate plan actions, budget monitoring, traffic petitions, major schemes, the Queenstown Road Improvement Scheme, and the committee's work programme. Councillors reviewed performance against key performance indicators, scrutinized budget variances, and considered petitions from residents regarding traffic and parking issues. The committee also received updates on major infrastructure projects and discussed proposals for the Queenstown Road Improvement Scheme.
Agenda
The Wandsworth Borough Council was scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss its constitution, which outlines how the council operates, makes decisions, and ensures transparency and accountability. The constitution is divided into several parts, each addressing different aspects of the council's functions and procedures.
Agenda and decisions
The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 June 2025 to discuss the Regulator of Social Housing inspection report, the council's approach to damp and mould, housing management complaints, the Housing OSC outturn report, the Wandsworth Corporate Plan, and the Housing OSC work programme.
Meeting
We have not been able to find a video broadcast of this meeting.
Agenda
The Wandsworth Council cabinet met to discuss housing renewal, temporary accommodation, social housing standards, leisure services, tree planting, CCTV monitoring, procurement, and budget variations. The cabinet agreed to continue the CCTV monitoring pilot, award a leisure management contract to Bidder B, and progress with tendering new contracts for tree supply, planting, and aftercare services. They also approved a budget variation to fund the CCTV monitoring and temporary accommodation initiatives.
Agenda
The Wandsworth Council Safer Neighbourhood Board was scheduled to meet on 12 June 2025 to discuss community safety and policing priorities. The agenda included updates on crime statistics, stop and search practices, and funding for community safety projects. The board was also expected to consider revised terms of reference and receive updates from ward panel chairs.
Meeting
We have not been able to find a video broadcast of this meeting.
Agenda
The Borough Residents' Forum was scheduled to meet on 11 June 2025, to discuss the Regulator of Social Housing inspection report, and the council's approach to damp and mould.
Agenda
The Wandsworth Council Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the pension fund's audit plan, the roadmap to the 2025 valuation, general matters, and the quarterly investment performance report. The committee noted the proposed timelines for the triennial valuation and the updates on pooling, funding strategy statements, and pension dashboards. They also reviewed the investment performance and considered a potential review of active equity managers.
Meeting
We have not been able to find a video broadcast of this meeting.