Councillor Lynsey Hedges

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Audit Committee met on 12 November 2025 to discuss governance arrangements, fraud prevention, risk management, and the external audit. The committee was scheduled to review reports from the Head of Audit, the Head of Fraud, the Director of Financial Services, and the Executive Director of Finance.

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The Wandsworth Council Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss recommendations for the Community Spaces and Inflationary Pressures Grant Fund. The Sub-Committee will consider applications for funding from various organisations and make recommendations accordingly, with final decisions delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive. This fund aims to support the council's response to the cost of living crisis by providing financial assistance to community spaces and food projects, as well as organisations facing increased demand due to inflationary pressures.

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Wandsworth Council met to discuss community safety, diversity, and local services. Councillors approved the extension of the borough's Public Space Protection Order[^2] (PSPO) and debated motions on community tensions and housing. A vote was held to dispose of the remaining agenda items, effectively ending debate on several motions.

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The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Borough Council was scheduled to meet on 9 October 2025 to discuss the borough's finances. The agenda included the Medium Term Financial Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the legacy of Wandsworth's year as the London Borough of Culture. The committee was also expected to discuss and develop its work programme.

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The Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-committee was scheduled to meet on 9 September 2025, to discuss the allocation of funding from the Wandsworth Grant Fund (WGF). The report pack included details of 15 eligible applications, requesting a total of £130,932. Council officers assessed these applications and made recommendations for grant awards.