Fenella Merry

Council Officer

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Joint Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7.15 p.m.

The Joint Pensions Committee meeting scheduled for 10 March 2026 was set to discuss the outcome of the 2025 Pension Fund Valuation, the council's approach to Responsible Investment, and the Pension Fund Budget for 2026-2029. The committee was also scheduled to review quarterly investment performance and receive updates on general pensions matters, including the Fit for the Future regulations and the pooling of assets with London CIV.

Council Officer

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.

Council Officer

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.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Monday 23rd February 2026 focused heavily on the Council's financial position and future investments, with key decisions made regarding the budget and council tax for the upcoming year. The Council approved a balanced budget for the fourth consecutive year, freezing the main element of council tax while implementing a 2% increase for the adult social care precept. Significant capital investment was also approved, with over £52 million added to the capital programme for projects across various services, funded through a mix of grants, developer contributions, reserves, and borrowing.