Councillor Jessica Lee

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss performance updates from St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, review findings on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and examine the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) performance report. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations from the VAWG Task and Finish Group.

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.

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.

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.

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 for preventing VAWG in Wandsworth. The group presented a report detailing feedback from over 355 residents, young people, and professionals, leading to three key recommendations for enhanced prevention strategies. These recommendations will now be considered by the Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and subsequently by Cabinet.