The Council of Wandsworth met on Wednesday 5th February 2020, where a number of financial and policy decisions were made. Key among these was the unanimous adoption of proposed additions to the General Fund Capital Programme, alongside the adoption of recommendations regarding Housing Revenue Account rents and service charges. The Council also received information on the Wandsworth Environmental and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) Action Plan and adopted recommendations concerning the Pension Regulator Review and the Local Pension Board Annual Report.

Housing Revenue Account Rents and Service Charges

The Council adopted recommendations concerning Housing Revenue Account rents and service charges for council dwellings and non-residential properties. This decision impacts the financial arrangements for council housing and commercial spaces managed by the council.

General Fund Capital Programme

In a unanimous decision, the Council adopted recommendations for proposed additions to the General Fund Capital Programme. This programme outlines the council's planned spending on capital projects, such as infrastructure and building improvements, over a set period.

Mid-year Review of Treasury Management 2019/20

The Council adopted recommendations following a mid-year review of its Treasury Management activities for the 2019/20 financial year. Treasury management involves the council's management of its cash flow, borrowing, and investments.

Wandsworth Environmental and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) Action Plan

The Council received the Wandsworth Environmental and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) Action Plan as information. This strategy outlines the council's commitments and actions to address environmental issues and promote sustainability within the borough. The decision to receive it as information means it was noted and discussed, but no specific vote was taken to approve or reject it at this meeting.

Social Value in Procurement Activity

The Council received proposals to adopt Social Value more effectively within the Council's Procurement Activity as information. This indicates a focus on ensuring that the council's purchasing decisions consider broader social and environmental benefits beyond just cost.

Pension Regulator Review and Local Pension Board Annual Report

The Council adopted the recommendations set out in a report concerning the Pension Regulator Review and the Local Pension Board Annual Report. This report likely addresses the governance and performance of the council's pension fund and its compliance with regulatory requirements.

Proposed Procedure for Hearings under the Council's Code of Conduct for Members

Recommendations from the Standards Committee regarding the proposed procedure for hearings under the Council's Code of Conduct for Members were adopted. This establishes the formal process for handling complaints or investigations related to the conduct of councillors.

Changes to Committee Memberships

The Council adopted recommendations for proposed changes to Committee Memberships. This refers to adjustments in the composition and allocation of members across various council committees.

Petitions Presented

Several petitions were presented to the Council:

• A petition signed by 157 residents of Oakmead Road and Ravenstone Street requested that Oakmead Road be blocked off to through traffic at Bedford Hill, with an allowance for height vehicles to reverse from the bridge.
• Councillor Graeme Henderson presented two petitions: one signed by 662 individuals on behalf of Earlsfield Ward Councillors, asking for the establishment of a low-traffic residential neighbourhood in the Twiley Street, Furmage Street, Esparto Street area, including traffic calming measures. The second petition, signed by 103 people, called for a pedestrian crossing at Garratt Lane at its junction with Farlton Road.
• Councillor Malcolm Grimston presented a petition signed by 535 individuals requesting the removal of the no left turn restriction on Withycombe Road and Inner Park Road in Southfields, SW19.