Councillor Rex Osborn

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Wandsworth Council meeting on 4th March 2026 focused heavily on the council's budget and financial strategy for the upcoming years. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which involves freezing the main element of council tax while increasing the adult social care precept by 2%, and the adoption of the Wandsworth Local Plan Partial Review, aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable housing. The council also approved significant capital investment schemes totalling £52.3 million for 2026/27 and future years, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy and Policy for the upcoming financial year.

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.

Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss significant reports on violence against women and girls, the drivers of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school finance, and education performance. The committee unanimously approved recommendations from the Violence Against Women and Girls Task and Finish Group and the EHCP Drivers Task and Finish Group to be submitted to Cabinet. They also noted reports on school finance and education performance, with comments to be passed to Cabinet.

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.