Councillor Maurice McLeod

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.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss performance updates from St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, review findings on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and examine the Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) performance report. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations from the VAWG Task and Finish Group.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered three applications for new premises licences. Two applications, for Putney Polish Delicatessen and Mobile Laptop and Repair Centre, were granted with modified conditions. The third application, for Enoteca Chiaia, was subject to a review of its existing premises licence, with a decision to be made on further action.

Agenda and draft minutes

The Licensing Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to approve gambling fees for the upcoming year. The committee agreed to maintain the current fee levels for gambling premises licences, which are set at the maximum permitted by law to ensure cost recovery for the services provided.

Agenda and draft minutes

The Regulatory Licensing Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 and approved revised licence fees for the upcoming financial year. The committee also confirmed the minutes from the previous meeting and noted the absence of declarations of interest.