Paul Guilliotti

Cabinet Officer

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council's Cabinet met this November to discuss a range of issues, including the closure of Bradstow School, improvements to Wandsworth Town Station, and a review of fees and charges for 2026/27. The Cabinet approved the closure of Bradstow School, supported the Wandsworth Town Station improvements, agreed to freeze parking charges, and approved a new domestic abuse policy. They also received updates on the Clapham Junction Urban Heart Masterplan and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan.

Local Pension Board Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Local Pension Board is scheduled to meet on 3 November 2025 to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, the Pension Fund Annual Report and Audit, the draft Funding Strategy Statement, governance and pooling, and risk management. The board will also discuss training on accounts and audit regulations, and receive a pensions administration update.

Cabinet Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the Access for All programme, procurement of integrated sexual health services, public space protection orders, and financial matters. The cabinet approved the procurement strategy for a new integrated sexual health service, the extension of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), and a new PSPO for dog control. They also approved the council's medium term financial strategy and additions to the general fund capital programme.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Agenda

The Wandsworth and Richmond Joint Pension Committee met to discuss the Pension Fund's external audit report, approve the pension fund accounts and annual report, review the quarterly investment performance, and consider initial valuation results. The committee approved the pension fund accounts, noted the quarterly investment performance, and discussed the initial valuation results, including a potential decrease in employer contribution rates. They also agreed to further explore divestment from companies that supply arms to Israel.

Grants Sub-Committee Officer

Agenda

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.