Councillor Kate Stock

Wandsworth Council

The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the housing services activity, the performance of housing associations, and the committee's work programme. Councillors heard that homelessness demand has increased sharply, and that the supply of properties is behind forecast. The committee agreed to note the work programme, with the contributions made during the meeting to be noted.

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council meeting included a tribute to former Councillor Len Harris, and a welcome to the new Chief Executive, Andrew Travers. Councillors debated traffic congestion in Putney, revisions to the local plan, and a motion on celebrating the 'summer of fun' in Wandsworth.

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 Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the Regulator of Social Housing's inspection report, the council's approach to damp and mould, and housing management complaints. Also on the agenda was the Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee's outturn report for 2024/25, the Wandsworth Corporate Plan actions, and the committee's work programme.

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.