Councillor Jessica Lee

Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Wednesday, 18th February 2026, to discuss the proposed budget and council tax for the upcoming financial year, additions to the capital programme, and the council's growth and economic development strategy. Key decisions included the recommendation to freeze the main element of Wandsworth's council tax for the fourth consecutive year while increasing the adult social care precept by 2%. The committee also reviewed proposed additions to the capital programme totalling £52.3 million and received an update on the council's growth and economic development initiatives.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered three applications for new premises licences. Two applications, for Putney Polish Delicatessen and Mobile Laptop and Repair Centre, were granted with modified conditions. The third application, for Enoteca Chiaia, was subject to a review of its existing premises licence, with a decision to be made on further action.

Agenda and draft minutes

The Licensing Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to approve gambling fees for the upcoming year. The committee agreed to maintain the current fee levels for gambling premises licences, which are set at the maximum permitted by law to ensure cost recovery for the services provided.

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Task and Finish Group - Public Meeting - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Task and Finish Group met to discuss its findings and recommendations following a review into the prevention of VAWG in Wandsworth. The group's report outlines feedback from various stakeholders and proposes actions to enhance prevention efforts.

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.