Councillor Sarmila Varatharaj

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council met to discuss community safety, diversity, and local services. Councillors approved the extension of the borough's Public Space Protection Order[^2] (PSPO) and debated motions on community tensions and housing. A vote was held to dispose of the remaining agenda items, effectively ending debate on several motions.

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a new premises licence for Wimbledon Park and a variation to a premises licence for Rhynd, a wine and cheese bar. The committee granted the licence for Wimbledon Park with some modifications, and granted the licence for Rhynd with conditions.

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.

Agenda

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.