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Wandsworth Council
December 1, 2025 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
The Wandsworth Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on 1 December 2025 to discuss housing developments, property licensing, environmental issues, and financial matters. The Cabinet was also expected to discuss and review a number of reports and planning documents.
Property Licensing
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Phase 2 Expansion of Selective Licensing, as detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Resident Services. Selective licensing1 is a scheme where landlords of private rented properties in a designated area must obtain a licence from the council. This allows the council to ensure that landlords are meeting their responsibilities and that properties are safe and well-managed.
The agenda included several appendices to the main report:
- Selective Licensing Conditions - DRAFT Designation
- Selective Licensing Designation 2 - DRAFT Declaration
- PSH Enforcement Policy
- HMO Amenity Standards
- Equality Impact Needs Assessment
- Financial Model
Housing Developments
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss two housing developments in Battersea and Roehampton.
Battersea Power Station Council Housing
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss a report by the Interim Executive Director of Growth and Place regarding council housing at Battersea Power Station.
Alton Estate Renewal
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the next steps for the Alton Estate Renewal project, as detailed in a report by the Interim Executive Director of Growth and Place.
Environmental Issues
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss two environmental issues:
Cleaner Borough Plan – Pride in our Estates
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Cleaner Borough Plan, specifically focusing on Pride in our Estates,
as detailed in a report by the Executive Director of Resident Services.
Procurement of Arboriculture Services
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the procurement of arboriculture services (contract award), as detailed in a report by the Executive Director of Resident Services. The agenda also included an Equality Impact Needs Assessment (EINA).
Planning Documents
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss Wandsworth Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)2, including:
- Biodiversity SPD
- Planning Obligations SPD
- Trees & Development SPD
A report by the Interim Executive Director of Growth and Place was prepared for the meeting.
Financial Matters
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the following financial matters:
Treasury Management Mid Year Review 2025/26
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Treasury Management Mid Year Review 2025/26, as detailed in a report by the Executive Director of Finance.
Q2 Finance Update
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Q2 Finance Update, as detailed in a report by the Executive Director of Finance.
Write off of Irrecoverable Debts over £25,000
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the write off of irrecoverable debts over £25,000, as detailed in a report by the Executive Director for Finance.
Corporate Plan 25/26 Mid-Year Performance Report
The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Corporate Plan 25/26 Mid-Year Performance Report, as detailed in a report by the Assistant Chief Executive. The agenda included appendices for:
- Q2 25-26 Wandsworth Corporate Plan KPIs3
- 25-26 mid-year corporate plan action updates
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Selective licensing is a scheme introduced by the Housing Act 2004, allowing local authorities to designate areas where all private landlords must obtain a license to rent out a property. ↩
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Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide further detail to policies in the Local Plan and can be used to provide guidance on a range of issues, from design to environmental considerations. ↩
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are quantifiable measures used to evaluate the success of an organization, employee, etc. in meeting objectives for performance. ↩
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