February 2022

Get the COVID-19 booster before 12 Feb

The Covid-19 vaccine offer is changing. Sunday 12 February marks the end of the national Autumn Booster campaign and will also be the final day that 16 to 49-year-olds who are not considered at risk, and who have only had a primary course, will be able to get a booster. This follows updated Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice, which recommended the booster offer ends in line with the current Autumn Booster campaign.

Published: 10 Feb 23

Safer school crossing in Putney part of borough’s £5m public realm renewal scheme

The council has approved plans to install two new signal-controlled pedestrian crossings in Putney’s Lower Richmond Road – including one that will serve pupils and parents attending the Oasis Academy on Putney Common.

Published: 28 Feb 22

Council pension investments switching to renewable energy

The pension fund operated by Wandsworth and Richmond Councils is playing a leading role among London local government funds in switching its investments to renewable energy.

Published: 28 Feb 22

Clamping down on fly-tippers

We take fly-tipping very seriously and work hard to clamp down on those who think they can get away with dumping rubbish illegally.

Published: 28 Feb 22

Get rid of your bulky waste, report fly-tippers

Thanks to everyone who came along to Mega Skip Day on Saturday 26 February. If you missed it here are all the ways to get rid of your rubbish and recycling and help keep the borough looking at its best.  We will organise another day soon. 

Published: 26 Feb 22

Comment on Garratt Park improvements 

Local people are invited to comment on the refurbishment of the ball court and outdoor gym in Garratt Park, Tooting. 

Published: 25 Feb 22

Ban on heavier lorries travelling along Battersea Church Road

Changes to local travel restrictions mean that heavier lorries will no longer be allowed to drive along Battersea Church Road from next week.

Published: 25 Feb 22

Wandsworth Mayor and local people welcome bridge revamp

The Mayor of Wandsworth and local residents have welcomed the revamp of Balham railway bridge

Published: 25 Feb 22

Clapham Junction becomes outdoor art gallery 

New FRAMED images have been installed on 32 lampposts in Clapham Junction featuring the work of local artists.   

Published: 25 Feb 22

Children enjoy first two revamped play spaces open in Nine Elms estates

The first two of eight spaces across Patmore Estate, Savona Estate and the Yvonne Carr Centre in Nine Elms are close to completion following significant works that began in November 2021.

Published: 25 Feb 22

Town hall to light up in support of Ukraine

Wandsworth is flying the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Published: 25 Feb 22

Leisure centres host COVID recovery programme  

Six borough leisure centres are offering a service providing therapy for people affected by COVID-19 or Long-COVID.  

Published: 23 Feb 22

Council grants for community groups 

The latest list of voluntary organisations, community groups and charities to receive council grant funding has been announced.  

Published: 23 Feb 22

New food and drink jobs welcomed as Battersea Power Station prepares to open

Wandsworth Council has welcomed Battersea Power Station's announcement of the first wave of eateries set to open their doors inside the iconic building from September, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the borough.

Published: 23 Feb 22

Book now for Women’s Enterprise Day 

Women’s Enterprise Day 

March 24 9am-4pm 

Elm Grove Conference Centre, Roehampton Lane 

Early bird tickets are available at £16. 

Published: 23 Feb 22

Creative bursary recipients announced

The Royal College of Art and Wandsworth Council's Wandsworth Arts Fringe have announced the recipients of four creative bursaries, which offer support to local artists and designers aged 16–25 years old.

Published: 23 Feb 22

Wandsworth residents set to continue to pay the lowest average council tax in the country   

Wandsworth Council is once again delivering for its residents by proposing to cut council tax for the next year.  

Published: 23 Feb 22

Call to get Wandsworth children vaccinated against measles

Wandsworth’s Director of Public Health is urging all parents and guardians of children in Wandsworth to ensure their children are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. 

Published: 22 Feb 22

Wandsworth Council announces Kind & Co as development partner for new project

Wandsworth Council obtained planning permission in April 2021 to develop a garage site on Whitlock Drive in West Hill, Wandsworth with nine new homes.

Published: 18 Feb 22

Bring your bulky rubbish for free to our Mega Skips

Mega Skip day is back this month due to popular demand from residents. On Saturday 26 February residents can throw out any of their large household waste items at nine locations across the borough for FREE.

Published: 18 Feb 22

Potential disruption from Storm Eunice today (Friday)

Wandsworth residents are urged to take care today as the Met Office has upgraded the weather warning for London to red for very high winds.

Published: 18 Feb 22

Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic to run for two days on the Alton Estate

Working in partnership with South West London Clinical Commissioning Group, Wandsworth Council has arranged for 6 Portswood Place (also known as the Alton Arts Hub) to become a COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic for two days, Thursday 24^th February and Thursday 3^rd March. 

Published: 18 Feb 22

Don't miss your chance to help shape the Local Plan

Residents, businesses and community groups have until the end of this month to help shape the future development of Wandsworth.

Published: 18 Feb 22

Storm Eunice clear-up continues

Wandsworth residents are urged to remain alert, despite an expected drop in winds speeds this evening in the wake of Storm Eunice. 

Published: 18 Feb 22

World Heart Beat launch music session videos ahead of Nine Elms music academy opening

Wandsworth music charity World Heart Beat are getting ready to move into their new Nine Elms home with a series of music session videos featuring their young musicians celebrating the history of the area.

Published: 17 Feb 22

Wandsworth reports back on climate change

Wandsworth Council has updated its plan to tackle climate change, and continues to maintain a rapid programme of improvements, with new projects and spending in the pipeline this year.

Published: 17 Feb 22

Find out about Wandsworth's Green Homes Grants at online drop-in 

Wandsworth Council is running a virtual drop-in event on March 3 for residents who want to find out more about the Green Homes Grant.  

Published: 17 Feb 22

Potential disruption from Storm Eunice tomorrow (Friday) 

Wandsworth residents are urged to take care tomorrow as very high winds are predicted to affect London due to Storm Eunice. 

Published: 17 Feb 22

Helping young people with care needs become adults

The council’s making improvements to the way it helps children with additional needs move into adulthood

Published: 16 Feb 22

Special school in Roehampton continues to offer its pupils an outstanding education

One of the borough’s special schools which supports children with complex disabilities is continuing to offer its pupils an outstanding education, according to Ofsted, the country’s school standards watchdog.

Published: 16 Feb 22

Council completes pilot programme helping residents to save on their energy

Working in partnership with Wandsworth Public Health and local not-for-profit organisation Thinking Works, Wandsworth Council’s Housing and Regeneration department has carried out a pilot scheme designed to offer energy saving advice and support for tenants at risk of fuel poverty in the borough.

Published: 14 Feb 22

S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys come to Southside

A free exhibition of portraits has opened at Southside Shopping Centre celebrating the culmination of eight weeks of creative workshops with 60 Black boys from local schools.

Published: 14 Feb 22

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Published: 11 Feb 22

New crossings and cycleway improve Thessaly Road safety for residents and school

Cyclists and pedestrians are now enjoying safer journeys along Thessaly Road in Nine Elms following months of improvement works.

Published: 11 Feb 22

Using direct debit to pay council tax will mean quicker payment of Government’s £150 rebate to help cushion fuel bills for lower income households

Residents in nearly 90,000 homes in Wandsworth are set to receive a £150 cash payment following an announcement by the Chancellor in response to rising energy bills.

Published: 11 Feb 22

Council’s £20k boost to help families overcome digital exclusion

An award-winning voluntary organisation that has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to support vulnerable families overcome digital exclusion has been given a £20,000 boost by Wandsworth Council.

Published: 11 Feb 22

More money for Wandsworth’s primary and secondary schools

Wandsworth schools are getting an increase in funding of almost six per cent per pupil for the next financial year.

Published: 11 Feb 22

Social care goes digital 

New technology is increasingly being used to transform the way older and vulnerable people receive care in Wandsworth.  

Published: 10 Feb 22

Wandsworth to help support the campaign against Heathrow’s third runway

Wandsworth Council has provided the No Third Runway Coalition with much needed funds to help continue to campaign and provide effective opposition to the plan to build a third runway at Heathrow.

Published: 10 Feb 22

Wandsworth children the most active in England 

Published: 09 Feb 22

State and private schools team up for unique art project 

An innovative partnership between Wandsworth’s state and independent schools has led to a major collaborative art project – with an exhibition due to open at Southside Shopping Centre next month.  

Published: 09 Feb 22

More contraflow schemes will provide safe short cuts for cyclists

A series of cycle contraflow schemes are about to get underway to provide cyclists with safe and convenient short cuts through quiet residential streets.

Published: 08 Feb 22

Battersea Power Station landmark welcomes 100th local apprentice

Battersea Power Station has welcomed its 100th local apprentice working on the restoration of the Grade II* listed Power Station, the second phase of the wider redevelopment project.

Published: 07 Feb 22

Revamped Balham railway bridge transformed into colourful local landmark

One of Balham High Road’s most prominent features has been given a new lease of life that’s sure to delight local residents, business and visitors to the town centre.

Published: 07 Feb 22

Wandsworth Council recognised for new homes delivery

The last two years have presented challenges to councils and the construction industry to maintain delivery of much needed homes to meet demand. Across the country, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed starts on site and pushed back on-going housing projects.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Local GP talks about the COVID-19 vaccines

Local GP, Doctor Caroline Scott, talks to Wandsworth residents about why you should get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Mayor pays tribute to her Majesty

This Sunday (February 6) marks the 70-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Love your town centre

Over the coming weeks Wandsworth Council is shining the spotlight on local town centres, high streets and shops.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Latest venture to sign up to the Ram Quarter provides another boost to town centre’s fortunes

A new arrival in Wandsworth town centre will soon provide yet another reason for people to visit and enjoy some quality leisure time there.

Published: 04 Feb 22

More improvements planned for Putney High Street in 2022

More work to upgrade Putney High Street will be carried out this year as a £4m improvement plan continues.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Colourful new planters brighten up streetscape

Residents and visitors to the borough will have noticed colourful new street features that have appeared over the course of the last week with the arrival of new plants and shrubs in a series of pavement planters at key locations.

Published: 04 Feb 22

Consultation into plans to expand Wandsworth’s network of School Streets

Children attending five primary schools in the borough could soon enjoy safer journeys to and from school under council plans to expand Wandsworth’s network of “School Streets”.

Published: 03 Feb 22

Comment on cycle contraflows

People living in six Wandsworth streets have until February 9 to comment on cycle contraflows.

Published: 03 Feb 22

Exemptions introduced to enhance West Hill traffic scheme

A traffic reduction scheme which has proved highly successful in diverting vehicles away from residential areas in West Hill is to be refined to make it even more resident-friendly, it has been agreed.

Published: 02 Feb 22

Call for young historians to enter the Wandsworth Heritage Award for Schools 

The theme of this year’s Wandsworth Council/GLL Heritage Award for Schools is Wish You Were in Wandsworth! 

Published: 02 Feb 22

Winter tree planting season continues

Wandsworth Council is half-way through its winter tree-planting season which will see another 700 trees planted in parks and on streets and housing estates.

Published: 02 Feb 22