Councillor Judi Gasser

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council's General Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the proposed closure of Bradstow Community Special School in Kent. After hearing arguments for and against the closure, the committee voted to take no further action, effectively allowing the Cabinet's decision to close the school to proceed. This decision was made despite concerns raised about the impact on vulnerable children and the financial implications for the council.

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Wandsworth Council's Cabinet met this November to discuss a range of issues, including the closure of Bradstow School, improvements to Wandsworth Town Station, and a review of fees and charges for 2026/27. The Cabinet approved the closure of Bradstow School, supported the Wandsworth Town Station improvements, agreed to freeze parking charges, and approved a new domestic abuse policy. They also received updates on the Clapham Junction Urban Heart Masterplan and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan.

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Wandsworth Council met to discuss community safety, diversity, and local services. Councillors approved the extension of the borough's Public Space Protection Order[^2] (PSPO) and debated motions on community tensions and housing. A vote was held to dispose of the remaining agenda items, effectively ending debate on several motions.

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The Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of issues, including the Carers Charter one-year report, an update on the Age Well strategy, the Better Care Fund, and pharmacy application guidance. The board agreed to maintain annual reporting on the Carers Charter, approved a process for responding to changes in pharmaceutical provision, and noted updates on the Age Well strategy and Better Care Fund. Due to a lack of a quorum, some items were only discussed informally.

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The Wandsworth Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the Access for All programme, procurement of integrated sexual health services, public space protection orders, and financial matters. The cabinet approved the procurement strategy for a new integrated sexual health service, the extension of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), and a new PSPO for dog control. They also approved the council's medium term financial strategy and additions to the general fund capital programme.