Councillor Mrs. Kim Caddy

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council

The Council is scheduled to consider a significant report on the Housing Revenue Account budget, which includes proposals for rent and service charge increases, as well as a substantial capital programme for housing maintenance and development. The meeting will also address revisions to committee memberships.

Agenda and minutes

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the government's Fit for the Future consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which proposes significant changes to how pension funds are managed and invested. The committee also reviewed the quarterly investment performance report and updated its communications policy.

Wandsworth Council

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the external audit results, the draft funding strategy statement, general matters related to the pension fund, and the quarterly investment performance. The committee also heard deputations regarding ethical disinvestment, and resolved to instruct the Director of Financial Services to prepare a report with recommendations on implementing a disclosure and phased divestment programme, and to revise the Investment Strategy Statement and Responsible Investment/Stewardship Policy.

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, community safety in Clapham Junction, affordable housing, and waste collection. A motion on value for money for support for Wandsworth residents was passed, while a motion on the council tax surcharge was defeated.