Councillor Tony Belton

Agenda

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss universal credit migration, the council tax reduction scheme, the council's financial results, the change programme, equalities, and the work programme. The committee agreed to note the reports and recommendations.

Agenda and decisions

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee met in June to discuss a number of planning applications in the borough. Councillors approved plans for a new hotel on Ram Street, and the construction of new dwellings on Hereward Road and Mayford Road. They also approved a request to increase pupil numbers at Finton House School.

Agenda and decisions

The Wandsworth Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including corporate plan performance, budget monitoring, traffic petitions, updates on major schemes, and the work programme for the committee. Councillors reviewed progress on the Queenstown Road Improvement Scheme and other major projects, and discussed ways to improve engagement with residents on planning and transport issues. The committee also reviewed the annual report on traffic and engineering petitions, and discussed the criteria for addressing resident concerns.

Agenda

The annual meeting of Wandsworth Council saw Councillor Jeremy Ambache elected as Mayor for the second time, and Councillor Rosemary Birchall appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the appointment of cabinet members, committee members, and representatives to outside bodies. A proposal to create five Deputy Cabinet member positions was approved, despite opposition concerns about the cost.

Agenda and decisions

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee met on 20 May 2025, approving plans for sheltered accommodation, new flats, and a pocket park, while also addressing enforcement issues and tree preservation orders. A decision on an application at Skeena Hill was deferred from the previous meeting but was approved this time.