Councillor Lizzy Dobres

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council's Health and Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committees met to discuss the interim report from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Task and Finish Group, which is working to identify opportunities for early intervention and prevention of violence against women and girls. Councillors provided feedback on the report, suggested additional stakeholders to engage, and highlighted priority areas within VAWG. The committee agreed to move forward with the final report in February.

Senior Remuneration Sub-Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 3.15 pm

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) met to discuss mental health services provided by the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG), a draft public mental health action plan, the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) assessment of adult social care, and the annual complaints report for adult social care. The committee noted the reports and discussed next steps.

Wandsworth Council

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.

Meeting

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the performance of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the annual report from Healthwatch Wandsworth, an update on the Care Technology Service, and the committee's work programme. Key discussions included financial pressures on the Trust, potential changes to services at Queen Mary's Hospital, and the future of Healthwatch.