Councillor Simon Hogg

Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Tuesday 19 November 2024, discussing a range of transport-related issues. Key decisions included the approval to proceed with a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Local Plan's affordable housing policies, aiming to increase the delivery of genuinely affordable homes, particularly social rented housing. The committee also unanimously supported the transformation of the Falcon Road bridge underpass at Clapham Junction and the expansion of the School Streets programme, with a further phase planned.

Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee - Monday, 18 November 2024 - 10.00 a.m.

The Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 18 November 2024. The primary item on the agenda was the proposed appointment of a new Chief Executive. The meeting was also scheduled to consider excluding the press and public for certain agenda items.

Agenda and minutes

The Richmond and Wandsworth Joint Staffing Committee was scheduled to consider a report on workforce indicators and trends, and to receive an update on chief officer recruitment. The committee was also set to discuss the proposed structure of the Place directorate.

Agenda

The meeting began with a recitation of the Quran by the Mayor's Faith Leader, Ali Jafri. The Council then approved an update to the council's capital spending plans, despite some abstentions from Conservative councillors. Two motions were then considered. The first, proposed by the Labour administration, was a general statement in support of children's safety and wellbeing and was passed despite opposition from the Conservative group. The second, proposed by the Conservatives, expressed concern at the loss of winter fuel payments for many pensioners and called on the Council to take steps to provide for those affected. This motion was defeated, with the Conservatives voting in favour and Labour against. The meeting concluded with the reception of reports from several committees.

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.