Councillor Sana Jafri

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application from the Home Office Immigration Enforcement to review the premises licence of Londis, 1-4 Aubyn Square, London, SW15 5NT, following the discovery of an illegal worker at the premises. After hearing from all parties, the sub-committee decided to suspend the licence for one month and add new conditions to the licence. These conditions include maintaining a comprehensive staff register, ensuring staff complete right-to-work compliance training, and regular reviews of compliance files by the designated premises supervisor (DPS).

Meeting

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss St George's Trust performance, the annual Healthwatch report, adult social care and care technology. The committee agreed to set up a task and finish group on violence against women and girls.

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.

Agenda

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.

Agenda

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.