Councillor Lynsey Hedges

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.

Wandsworth Council

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Borough Council was scheduled to meet on 9 October 2025 to discuss the borough's finances. The agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the legacy of Wandsworth's year as the London Borough of Culture. The committee was also expected to discuss and develop its work programme.

Agenda

The Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee was scheduled to meet on 9 September 2025, to discuss the allocation of funding from the Wandsworth Grant Fund (WGF). The report pack included details of 15 eligible applications, requesting a total of £130,932. Council officers assessed these applications and made recommendations for grant awards.

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 Audit Committee met to discuss the 2023-24 and 2024-25 accounts, risk management, governance arrangements, and to approve the recruitment of an independent member to the committee. The committee agreed to the recommendations for the 2023-24 accounts and 2024-25 external audit, the recruitment process for an independent member, and the annual review of risk management. The committee also approved the council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25.