Councillor Rex Osborn

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.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Planning Applications Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 saw the approval of several significant development proposals, including residential units in Balham and Mitcham Road, and a substantial expansion of the Vivienne Westwood studios in Elcho Street. The committee also confirmed three Tree Preservation Orders and noted recent planning decisions and closed investigation files.

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 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

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss a range of topics at their meeting, including a petition regarding Bradstow School, the performance of Pupil Referral Units, school budget allocations, educational performance, and capital maintenance schemes for schools. The meeting will also cover the 2024/25 quarterly budget monitoring and the proposed budget for 2025/26.