Councillor Annamarie Critchard

Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Wandsworth Local Plan Partial Review and the progress of the Walking and Cycling Strategy. The committee was also set to review the proposed Highway Maintenance Programme for 2026/27 and consider recent developments affecting car club provision in the borough.

Agenda and draft minutes

Wandsworth Council convened a special meeting to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including proposed rent increases and the capital programme. The council approved a 4.8% increase in council housing rents and adopted the HRA budget framework for 2025/26 to 2028/29, alongside significant capital investment plans.

Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss improving residents' financial resilience, the council's transformation programme, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the report on financial resilience and the transformation programme, and agreeing to note the work programme.

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Wandsworth Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, community safety in Clapham Junction, affordable housing, and waste collection. A motion on value for money for support for Wandsworth residents was passed, while a motion on the council tax surcharge was defeated.

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The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed customer service improvements, treasury investments, borrowing, and demand pressures on statutory services. The committee made recommendations to encourage customer service training for new councillors and for the cabinet to formally review the corporate complaints report. Additionally, the committee acknowledged concerns about delays in providing information on members' allowances and committed to including this topic on a future agenda.