Fenella Merry

Environment Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

Council Officer

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting where a key item for discussion will be the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, including proposed increases to council housing rents and other charges. The meeting will also cover revisions to committee memberships.

Cabinet Officer

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council's Cabinet met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the independent report into the Fox House fire, a review of social housing improvement, the housing revenue account budget, and the public mental health action plan. Key decisions included the approval of the Housing Improvement and Transformation Plan and the Housing Revenue Account budget, which will see an average rent increase of 4.8% for council tenants.

Housing Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 January 2026, was set to cover a range of significant housing matters. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the development of new council homes at Battersea Power Station and the ongoing renewal of the Alton Estate. The committee was also scheduled to review the Housing Revenue Account budget, including proposed rent increases, and receive an update on the use and standards of temporary accommodation. Additionally, a report from the Social Housing Improvement Task and Finish Group was to be presented, alongside an independent report into the Fox House fire.

Cabinet Officer

Wandsworth Council