Councillor Daniel Hamilton

Agenda

The council approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Rent Setting 2025/26 and a number of amendments to the Council's Standing Orders, following the walkout of all Conservative Councillors after the refusal of a motion to bring forward a debate on the possible closure of Bradstow School. The council also noted a number of supplementary items.

Agenda

The committee considered a report on the 28th round of the Wandsworth Grants Fund, the third and final round for the 2024-25 financial year. The committee agreed to award grants to 13 of the 22 eligible applicants.

Meeting

Agenda

The Council voted to note a report about an increase to Councillor allowances for information and approved a motion celebrating the Council's success in supporting social workers. The Council also voted against motions to exempt or compensate charities for the rise in Employer National Insurance Contributions, and to condemn the Council for failing to take action to end the protest on Riverside Walk in Nine Elms. The Council voted to accept a Conservative amendment to a Labour motion on compassion at Christmas.

Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Tuesday 19 November 2024, discussing a range of transport-related issues. Key decisions included the approval to proceed with a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Local Plan's affordable housing policies, aiming to increase the delivery of genuinely affordable homes, particularly social rented housing. The committee also unanimously supported the transformation of the Falcon Road bridge underpass at Clapham Junction and the expansion of the School Streets programme, with a further phase planned.