November Cabinet update 

Sound financial management is at the heart of everything we do. Wandsworth is investing in the future of its communities through new homes and estate improvements. This approach creates lifelong assets for the borough, homes that pay for themselves through rental income while reducing reliance on costly temporary accommodation.

Homes for Wandsworth is on track to deliver 1,000 new homes for council rent by 2029, with two new developments at Randall Close and Patmore Street adding another 163 homes for council rent.

Investing to build new homes for council rent is vital in tackling the housing crisis and supports stronger, more sustainable communities. Each new home represents a family moved off waiting lists and into secure and comfortable tenancies, building a stronger future for Wandsworth

Parking Charges Frozen

Wandsworth has frozen the cost of parking permits to make it more affordable for residents. Thanks to our sound financial management, we are able to do this without adding a penny to your Council Tax.

Any income generated from these fees is re-invested into local services such as road maintenance and free transport for older people and disabled residents.

We are committed to ensuring that all residents have access to the type of transport that suits them. As part of our Decade of Renewal, we are doubling investment in our roads and pavements. This extra investment is paid for thanks to funds the council collects from property developers and will improve road conditions, making it safer to walk, wheel and cycle in Wandsworth.

We are also rolling out the most ambitious bikehangar programme in any local authority, with a new consultation recently launched to get resident feedback on new hangar locations.

Improving Wandsworth Town station and Clapham Junction

Busy Wandsworth Town station is now set for a much-needed upgrade with an accessible second entrance, new ticket turnstiles and lifts to platforms, thanks to a £7m package of investment confirmed by the Cabinet to support growth in the area.

The council is using funds collected from property developers to invest in much-needed local infrastructure improvements, ensuring local residents benefit from development in their area without a penny added to their Council Tax.

Wandsworth Town is an important part of the new Wandsworth Growth Corridor, which links the town centre with Clapham Junction and Nine Elms as areas of future growth for new homes, jobs and infrastructure improvements.

As a central part of the Growth Corridor, the council is leading work with key stakeholders on a masterplan for the Clapham Junction area to ensure that any station improvements also address wider objectives such as improving connectivity through the station, bringing together neighbourhoods to the north and south of the station, and unlocking development potential as identified in the Local Plan.

Next Cabinet Meeting

You can watch the live feed from last night’s meeting here.

The next Cabinet meeting will take place on 1 December. The agenda and reports will be published the week before and residents will be able to see the decisions the Cabinet will be making.