Councillor Sarah Davies

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).

Wandsworth Council

The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the housing services activity, the performance of housing associations, and the committee's work programme. Councillors heard that homelessness demand has increased sharply, and that the supply of properties is behind forecast. The committee agreed to note the work programme, with the contributions made during the meeting to be noted.

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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 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.