Paul Guilliotti

Local Pension Board

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council Local Pension Board met on 20 May 2025 to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, training on the valuation process, governance and pooling, pensions administration, the Chair's report for 2024/25, and risk management. The board was scheduled to review the agenda items and pass any comments or concerns to the Joint Pensions Committee’s next meeting. They were also expected to review the current risk register for the Pension Fund and agree on any changes.

Cabinet

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council Cabinet met to discuss the allocation of funds from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, the Borough of Sanctuary Community Fund, and a proposal to close St Anne's Church of England Primary School. The cabinet approved the allocation of £9.4 million from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to various community projects, approved grant applications for the Borough of Sanctuary Community Fund, and approved the closure of St Anne's School.

Grants Sub-Committee

Agenda

The Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss grant funding for community organisations. The committee reviewed and approved recommendations for the fourth round of the Borough of Sanctuary Community Fund, allocating funds to projects supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Additionally, the committee noted the report on the Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80th Anniversary Grant Fund, which had already awarded grants to community organisations for VE Day celebrations.

Cabinet

Agenda

In a meeting of the Wandsworth Council cabinet, Councillor Simon Hogg, Leader of the Council, celebrated the council tax freeze, the borough becoming London's borough of culture, and the opening of a new family hub in Tooting. Cabinet members also provided updates on transport, health, housing, business, culture, and finance.

Joint Pensions Committee

Agenda

This meeting considered a number of reports on the financial position of the Wandsworth Pension Fund, its investments, training policy, and a proposal for a new policy on reporting breaches.