Paul Chadwick

Transport Committee

Agenda and decisions

The committee voted to approve amendments to the Wandsworth Local Plan 2023-38 to increase the amount of affordable housing required in new developments, to proceed with the transformation of the Falcon Road railway bridge, and to begin consultation on a set of seven proposed quiet cycling routes. The committee also approved the Battersea Park Controlled Parking Zone Review and the proposed Local Implementation Plan.

Executive

Agenda

The meeting saw the Executive agree to all of the recommendations made by the four committees that reported to it. These included approval for a new grounds maintenance contract, updates to the Housing Revenue Account business plan and highway maintenance programme, and plans for a new school and community facilities in Nine Elms.

Executive

Agenda

The Executive of Wandsworth Council made a series of decisions about their leisure services, parks, and waste enforcement contracts, agreed a response to a petition about antisocial behaviour, approved a new Community Trigger protocol, and made decisions about grant funding applications.

Environment Committee

Agenda and decisions

The Environment Committee agreed to transfer the management of the arboricultural and grounds maintenance contracts, and responsibility for the biodiversity strategy from Enable Leisure and Culture to Wandsworth Council[^1]. The Committee also noted that the council is negotiating with Enable about extending their leisure and culture contract, and will make a decision on that in November 2024. Councillors noted the council's response to the petition requesting the purchase of Springfield Park, and noted that a consultation will be taking place in July 2024 about the creation of a pocket park on Swaffield Road.

Executive

Agenda and draft minutes

The meeting agreed the council's budget for 2024-25. The Executive also agreed to a number of other proposals including the Alton estate renewal plan, the acquisition of 56 sheltered housing units in Springfield Village and the extension of the council's breakfast clubs to all schools in the borough.