Councillor Kemi Akinola

Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 26th March 2026. The primary item on the agenda was a report concerning Performance Related Salary Progression (PRSP). The meeting also included standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes and a resolution to exclude the press and public for a specific agenda item.

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 10.00 p.m.

The council meeting addressed the significant financial challenges facing Wandsworth, particularly the impact of the provisional local government finance settlement, and reviewed the administration's manifesto promises. A key decision was made regarding the submission of paid communications to the council for approval before the pre-election period.

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Wandsworth Council meeting on 4th March 2026 focused heavily on the council's budget and financial strategy for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which involves freezing the main element of council tax while increasing the adult social care precept by 2%, and the adoption of the Wandsworth Local Plan Partial Review, aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable housing. The council also approved significant capital investment schemes totalling £52.3 million for 2026/27 and future years, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy and Policy for the upcoming financial year.

Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, to discuss key workforce indicators, the proposed pay policy for the upcoming year, and a review of politically restricted and sensitive posts. The meeting agenda also included consideration of family leave policies.

Cabinet - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Monday 23rd February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's financial position and future investments, with key decisions made regarding the budget and council tax for the upcoming year. The Council approved a balanced budget for the fourth consecutive year, freezing the main element of council tax while implementing a 2% increase for the adult social care precept. Significant capital investment was also approved, with over £52 million added to the capital programme for projects across various services, funded through a mix of grants, developer contributions, reserves, and borrowing.