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Wandsworth Council welcomes new accessible Tube entrance for Battersea residents

A new step-free entrance to the Underground station at Battersea Power Station has opened, giving Tube passengers a second fully accessible entrance to Northern line services.

06 Oct 25

Wandsworth’s leisure and sports centres enter a new chapter

Changes are afoot across eight of Wandsworth’s leisure, swimming and sports centres as a new contract for the management of the spaces begins, bringing with it a £24 million investment to improve facilities and help more residents get active.

01 Oct 25

Sustainable September success for Wandsworth

An inspiring programme of 100 green-focused events took place during Sustainable September, many funded through Wandsworth Council's Climate Action Microgrants scheme. 

01 Oct 25

Access for All scheme celebrates major milestones in creating a fairer borough

Wandsworth’s ambitious Access for All scheme, which works to make life more affordable and inclusive for residents, is already improving thousands of people’s lives less than six months since it was expanded to include more offers and a simpler sign-up process.

23 Sep 25

Leader intervenes on Roehampton Urgent Care Hub closure to keep care close to the community 

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has intervened on behalf of local people to urge that services at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton are not cut.   

23 Sep 25