Abdus Choudhury

Housing Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Borough Council Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss the Cleaner Borough Plan, temporary accommodation demographics, and the committee's work programme. The meeting will provide updates on key initiatives and allow committee members to shape future priorities.

Environment Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council is scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025. The agenda includes updates on the Cleaner Borough project, the Lead Local Flood Authority, and the Battersea parkrun, as well as a review of the committee's work programme. The meeting is an opportunity for councillors to consider and comment on these topics.

Planning Applications Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee convened to discuss several planning and enforcement matters, including a controversial five-storey development on Upper Tooting Road, which was ultimately refused due to its disharmony with local planning policies and heritage concerns. The committee also approved domestic extensions to maisonettes on Khartoum Road, and two single-storey dwellings on Theatre Street, while authorising enforcement action for breaches of planning control at Many Gates and Parkgate Road.

Grants Sub-Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss recommendations for the Community Spaces and Inflationary Pressures Grant Fund. The Sub-Committee will consider applications for funding from various organisations and make recommendations accordingly, with final decisions delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive. This fund aims to support the council's response to the cost of living crisis by providing financial assistance to community spaces and food projects, as well as organisations facing increased demand due to inflationary pressures.

Planning Applications Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee convened on 23 October 2025, and approved several enforcement actions regarding breaches of planning control, and approved six planning applications with some abstentions and objections. The committee also received reports for information on recent planning decisions, closed investigation files, and closed appeals.