Councillor Judi Gasser

Agenda

The Wandsworth and Richmond Joint Pension Committee met to discuss the Pension Fund's external audit report, approve the pension fund accounts and annual report, review the quarterly investment performance, and consider initial valuation results. The committee approved the pension fund accounts, noted the quarterly investment performance, and discussed the initial valuation results, including a potential decrease in employer contribution rates. They also agreed to further explore divestment from companies that supply arms to Israel.

Meeting

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council meeting included a tribute to former Councillor Len Harris, and a welcome to the new Chief Executive, Andrew Travers. Councillors debated traffic congestion in Putney, revisions to the local plan, and a motion on celebrating the 'summer of fun' in Wandsworth.

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of a revised events policy for parks, the library strategy, and the Winstanley and York Road regeneration project. They approved the corporate plan, the events in parks policy, the library strategy and contract extension, the growth plan, the Winstanley and York Road place programme, an update on damp and mold, the public sector decarbonisation scheme, a long-term lease agreement for temporary accommodation, accommodation-based services for adults with mental health support needs, equality objectives, the annual resources report, and budget variations.

Agenda and decisions

The Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of public health issues, including children's safeguarding, smoking, and long-term condition management. The board approved the Wandsworth Health and Care Plan for 2025-27 and delegated sign-off of the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment to the Director of Public Health. Members also discussed ways to improve the board's effectiveness and engagement with the voluntary sector.