Councillor Michelle Cook

Council - Wednesday, 16 December 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3 December 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

Council - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 October 2026 addressed various financial and constitutional matters. Key decisions included the adoption of a revised capital programme and a flexible use of capital receipts strategy. Significant amendments were made to the Council's Constitution regarding the functions reserved for the Planning Applications Committee. The Council debated and voted on a motion concerning the Access for All scheme, ultimately deciding to replace it with a new concessionary scheme. Matters of local interest included a debate on transport issues, particularly concerning bridge closures and their impact on residents. The regeneration of the Alton Estate was also a topic of discussion.

Council - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 10.00 p.m.

The Council of Wandsworth Council met on Wednesday 21 October 2026 to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on seven former councillors. The meeting, which was specially convened for this purpose, saw the council adopt the procedure set out in Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, with a significant majority voting in favour of the nominations.

Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 08 October 2026 discussed the council's significant financial challenges, including a substantial structural budget gap driven by reduced government funding and increased demand for services. The committee reviewed proposals regarding the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, which includes a significant Council Tax increase, and the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, proposing changes to support working-age households.