Councillor Aydin Dikerdem

Agenda and minutes

The Joint Pensions Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Tuesday, 7th January 2025, to discuss the government's Fit for the Future consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and to review the fund's investment performance. The committee noted the government's proposals for reforming LGPS asset pools, boosting local investment, and strengthening governance, and provided comments on the proposed response to the consultation. They also reviewed the quarterly investment performance report, noting that the London CIV Global Focus Fund was above the 15% threshold and that cash levels exceeded the higher benchmark threshold.

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The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the external audit results, the draft funding strategy statement, general matters related to the pension fund, and the quarterly investment performance. The committee also heard deputations regarding ethical disinvestment, and resolved to instruct the Director of Financial Services to prepare a report with recommendations on implementing a disclosure and phased divestment programme, and to revise the Investment Strategy Statement and Responsible Investment/Stewardship Policy.

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The Wandsworth Council meeting on 10 December 2025 saw robust debate on the council's financial management and its impact on residents, with a key motion on value for money ultimately being passed. The council also discussed significant progress in housing development, particularly at Battersea Power Station, and reviewed initiatives aimed at improving community safety and environmental services.

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The Wandsworth Council Cabinet met on Monday 1st December 2025, addressing a range of key issues including the delivery of 203 new council homes at Battersea Power Station, the next steps for the Alton Estate renewal, and an expansion of the selective licensing scheme for private rented properties. The meeting also covered the Cleaner Borough Plan, procurement of arboricultural services, adoption of new planning documents related to biodiversity and trees, and a review of the Council's treasury management and corporate plan performance.

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The Borough Residents' Forum was scheduled to discuss the Cleaner Borough Plan, and to receive an interim report from the Social Housing Improvement Task and Finish Group. The forum was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.