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Officers

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Wandsworth Council officers are set to determine more planning applications from November 2026, reducing committee powers.

From November 2026, council officers in Wandsworth will determine many planning applications previously decided by committees, following new government legislation. The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed the implications of these changes in September 2026, noting that applications they reviewed would henceforth be decided by officers.

Key facts

  1. From November 2026, council officers in Wandsworth will determine many planning applications. Source
  2. The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed new planning rules on September 10, 2026. Source
  3. Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee agreed its 2026-27 work plan on July 14, 2026. Source
  4. Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee reviewed its constitution on June 29, 2026. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  2. Redbridge Council Sets Priorities for Children's Services Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has outlined its three key priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong focus on educational outcomes, youth... Redbridge 16 July 2026
  3. Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee Reviews Constitution and Work Plan Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee has reviewed its constitution and work plan, with councillors stressing the importance of the document as a living document... Tower Hamlets 30 June 2026