Councillor Norman Marshall

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.

Agenda and minutes

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 01 December 2025. The meeting included an update on St George's Trust's performance and key issues, a report on key mental health areas delivered by South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust, and a report on integrated care developments in Wandsworth by the NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. The committee also discussed the CCTV Strategy for Wandsworth (2024-2029), the Wandsworth Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-30, and received a verbal update on the CQC's Local Authority Assessment of Adult Social Care. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2023-24 Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework Annual Report and the 2024/25 Q3 Budget Monitoring and 2025/26 Budget.

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The Licensing Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for Dilectio Coffee and the Co-Operative. Councillor Katrina Ffrench, Chair of the Licensing Committee, Councillor Guy Humphries, and Councillor Sarmila Varatharaj were appointed to the Licensing Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider applications made under the Licensing Act 2003.

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The Wandsworth Council Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss recommendations for the Community Spaces and Inflationary Pressures Grant Fund. The Sub-Committee will consider applications for funding from various organisations and make recommendations accordingly, with final decisions delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive. This fund aims to support the council's response to the cost of living crisis by providing financial assistance to community spaces and food projects, as well as organisations facing increased demand due to inflationary pressures.

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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.