Councillor Jonathan Cook

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

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 - 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.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to discuss progress on the borough's environment and sustainability strategy, as well as the council's investment in play areas, parks, and open spaces. The committee was also set to review its action tracker.

Agenda and draft minutes

Wandsworth Council convened a special meeting to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including proposed rent increases and the capital programme. The council approved a 4.8% increase in council housing rents and adopted the HRA budget framework for 2025/26 to 2028/29, alongside significant capital investment plans.