Councillor Tom Pridham

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 10.00 p.m.

The council meeting addressed the significant financial challenges facing Wandsworth, particularly the impact of the provisional local government finance settlement, and reviewed the administration's manifesto promises. A key decision was made regarding the submission of paid communications to the council for approval before the pre-election period.

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.

Agenda and draft minutes

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee met on 19 February 2026, approving several planning applications and authorising enforcement actions. Key decisions included the approval of a retrospective application for a restaurant in Upper Tooting Road with amended operating hours for its extractor flue, the approval of roof extensions and terraces at several residential properties, and the authorisation of enforcement action against a 2.8m high fence in the Clapham Common Conservation Area and the unauthorised conversion of a house into multiple units in Roehampton Vale.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 16 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered three applications for new premises licences. Two applications, for Putney Polish Delicatessen and Mobile Laptop and Repair Centre, were granted with modified conditions. The third application, for Enoteca Chiaia, was subject to a review of its existing premises licence, with a decision to be made on further action.

Agenda and draft minutes

The Licensing Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to approve gambling fees for the upcoming year. The committee agreed to maintain the current fee levels for gambling premises licences, which are set at the maximum permitted by law to ensure cost recovery for the services provided.