Councillor Mrs. Rosemary Birchall

Meeting

Agenda

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the rising demand for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and the council's 'Back to School 2025' programme, which supports schools, pupils, and families. A task and finish group is exploring the reasons behind the increase in EHCPs, while the 'Back to School 2025' programme is rolling out initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Apple Schools Programme.

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The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss a request to extend the hours a shop can sell alcohol, and a review of a premises licence for a bar. The committee did not make a decision on either of the applications during the meeting, and will announce their decisions in writing within five working days.

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The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from East End Pizza Ltd, for a variation of their premises licence for Papa John's, 344 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BY. The committee heard arguments from the applicant, as well as a representation from the council's Environmental Services Officer (Noise), before adjourning to make their decision, which will be confirmed in writing within five working days.

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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.