Councillor Mrs. Kim Caddy

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the progress of the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy, the council's investment in play areas, parks, and open spaces, and to review the committee's action tracker. Key decisions included noting the progress on the environment and sustainability strategy, acknowledging the significant investment in parks and play areas, and reviewing the status of ongoing actions.

Agenda and draft minutes

Wandsworth Council convened a special meeting to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including proposed rent increases and the capital programme. The council approved a 4.8% increase in council housing rents and adopted the HRA budget framework for 2025/26 to 2028/29, alongside significant capital investment plans.

Agenda and minutes

The Joint Pensions Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Tuesday, 7th January 2025, to discuss the government's Fit for the Future consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and to review the fund's investment performance. The committee noted the government's proposals for reforming LGPS asset pools, boosting local investment, and strengthening governance, and provided comments on the proposed response to the consultation. They also reviewed the quarterly investment performance report, noting that the London CIV Global Focus Fund was above the 15% threshold and that cash levels exceeded the higher benchmark threshold.

Wandsworth Council

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the external audit results, the draft funding strategy statement, general matters related to the pension fund, and the quarterly investment performance. The committee also heard deputations regarding ethical disinvestment, and resolved to instruct the Director of Financial Services to prepare a report with recommendations on implementing a disclosure and phased divestment programme, and to revise the Investment Strategy Statement and Responsible Investment/Stewardship Policy.

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council meeting on 10 December 2025 saw robust debate on the council's financial management and its impact on residents, with a key motion on value for money ultimately being passed. The council also discussed significant progress in housing development, particularly at Battersea Power Station, and reviewed initiatives aimed at improving community safety and environmental services.