Councillor Deepak Sardiwal

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday 5 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26, the External Auditor Recommendations and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Both the Green and Liberal Democrat groups presented alternative budgets that were not carried.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 13 February 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss two licensing applications. One was for a new premises licence for a Tesco at 349 - 351 Norwood Road and the other was for a variation of an existing premises licence for No 32 The Old Town. It is important to note that these were only the topics scheduled for discussion. We do not know what was actually discussed, or what decisions were made.

Council - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting began with tributes to past Councillors Rob Hill and Burt Williams, who had recently died. Councillors then heard deputations from residents on the condition of Palace Road Nature Garden, the need for cycle hangers suitable for cargo bikes, and poor housing conditions and repairs on the Tulse Hill Estate.

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday 15 January 2025 6.00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21 January 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting considered two reports, one on the council's employment, skills and training programmes and another on the future of 'Key Guarantees' that were made to residents living on estates that are due to be, or may be, redeveloped. The committee agreed to note both reports, as well as agree a number of recommendations relating to both topics.