Councillor Steffi Sutters

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council's General Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the proposed closure of Bradstow Community Special School in Kent. After hearing arguments for and against the closure, the committee voted to take no further action, effectively allowing the Cabinet's decision to close the school to proceed. This decision was made despite concerns raised about the impact on vulnerable children and the financial implications for the council.

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council met to discuss community safety, diversity, and local services. Councillors approved the extension of the borough's Public Space Protection Order[^2] (PSPO) and debated motions on community tensions and housing. A vote was held to dispose of the remaining agenda items, effectively ending debate on several motions.

Meeting

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss St George's Trust performance, the annual Healthwatch report, adult social care and care technology. The committee agreed to set up a task and finish group on violence against women and girls.

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council meeting included a tribute to former Councillor Len Harris, and a welcome to the new Chief Executive, Andrew Travers. Councillors debated traffic congestion in Putney, revisions to the local plan, and a motion on celebrating the 'summer of fun' in Wandsworth.

Agenda and decisions

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss integrated care developments, the corporate plan, mental health services, budget monitoring, and the committee's work programme. Councillors reviewed the impact of ICB [^1] cost savings, the rollout of neighbourhood health services, and the performance of various council services. They also discussed ways to improve the committee's effectiveness in scrutinising health and social care issues in Wandsworth.