Ana Popovici
Council: Wandsworth
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 4 of 7
Agenda
The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the rising demand for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and the council's 'Back to School 2025' programme, which supports schools, pupils, and families. A task and finish group is exploring the reasons behind the increase in EHCPs, while the 'Back to School 2025' programme is rolling out initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Apple Schools Programme.
Agenda
The Wandsworth Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of a revised events policy for parks, the library strategy, and the Winstanley and York Road regeneration project. They approved the corporate plan, the events in parks policy, the library strategy and contract extension, the growth plan, the Winstanley and York Road place programme, an update on damp and mold, the public sector decarbonisation scheme, a long-term lease agreement for temporary accommodation, accommodation-based services for adults with mental health support needs, equality objectives, the annual resources report, and budget variations.
Agenda and decisions
The Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of public health issues, including children's safeguarding, smoking, and long-term condition management. The board approved the Wandsworth Health and Care Plan for 2025-27 and delegated sign-off of the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment to the Director of Public Health. Members also discussed ways to improve the board's effectiveness and engagement with the voluntary sector.
Agenda and decisions
The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss school finances, review performance indicators, and plan for a new approach to scrutiny. Councillors examined the Dedicated Schools Grant recovery strategy, the Children's Services end-of-year performance, and the general fund outturn position, as well as agreeing a new work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
69 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Annual Report of the Safeguarding Adults Board (Paper No. 25-429)
From: Wandsworth Council - December 04, 2025
... the Health and Wellbeing Board noted the Annual Report of the Safeguarding Adults Board, which provided assurance about multi-agency arrangements to prevent abuse and neglect of adults with care and support needs, and approved the recommendations to consider opportunities for collaboration and sharing insights in relation to safeguarding.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Wandsworth Council - December 04, 2025
...to note apologies for absence from Mr. Jeremy DeSouza, Dr. Nicola Jones, Ms. Ana Popovici, Ms. Kate Slemeck, and Mr. Andrew Travers, and to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: Wandsworth Council - December 04, 2025
...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 25th September 2025
From: Wandsworth Council - December 04, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 25th, 2025, as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Wandsworth Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025 (Paper No. 25-432)
From: Wandsworth Council - December 04, 2025
... the Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board approved the recommendations of the Wandsworth Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 69