Councillor Peter Graham

Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss improving residents' financial resilience, the council's transformation programme, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the report on financial resilience and the transformation programme, and agreeing to note the work programme.

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, community safety in Clapham Junction, affordable housing, and waste collection. A motion on value for money for support for Wandsworth residents was passed, while a motion on the council tax surcharge was defeated.

Wandsworth Council

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed customer service improvements, treasury investments, borrowing, and demand pressures on statutory services. The committee made recommendations to encourage customer service training for new councillors and for the cabinet to formally review the corporate complaints report. Additionally, the committee acknowledged concerns about delays in providing information on members' allowances and committed to including this topic on a future agenda.

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The General Purposes Committee of Wandsworth Council is scheduled to meet on 1 December 2025. On the agenda is a discussion of a change to a polling place in Southfields ward, and an update on the implementation of recommendations made after a review of the UK Parliamentary General Election on 4 July 2024.

Agenda and minutes

Here is a summary of the upcoming Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.