Councillor Lizzy Dobres

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.

Agenda

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the rising demand for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and the council's 'Back to School 2025' programme, which supports schools, pupils, and families. A task and finish group is exploring the reasons behind the increase in EHCPs, while the 'Back to School 2025' programme is rolling out initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Apple Schools Programme.

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.