Fenella Merry

Cabinet Officer

Wandsworth Council

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

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.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

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.

Council Officer

Wandsworth Council

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.

General Purposes Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The General Purposes Committee of Wandsworth Council is scheduled to meet on 1 December 2025. On the agenda is a discussion of a change to a polling place in Southfields ward, and an update on the implementation of recommendations made after a review of the UK Parliamentary General Election on 4 July 2024.