Overspends
Wandsworth Council is addressing significant budget overspends in its children's services amidst rising demand.
Wandsworth Council's Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee scrutinised substantial budget overspends in children's services in September 2026. The Interim Executive Director of Children's Services outlined proposals designed to safeguard performance amidst escalating demand for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, as reported in September 2026.
The council is working through the financial pressures, with the current budget for children's services totalling just over £100 million, alongside an existing overspend. No upcoming meetings or decisions regarding these specific overspends are currently scheduled in the provided information.
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