January 2022

• Another round of cash support for borough’s hard pressed small businesses

  Hundreds of businesses in the Brighter Borough that have faced hardship and lost custom during the pandemic will this week receive another cash injection in the latest round of grants being processed by the council.

  Published: 01 Feb 22

• Consultation launched on pilot initiative to curb traffic impact in residential streets off Garratt Lane

  People living in a residential streets on the border of Southfields and Earlsfield wards are to be asked if they support measures designed to reduce traffic levels in their neighbourhood.

  Published: 31 Jan 22

• Wandsworth Council’s Alton estate regeneration is given green light by the Mayor

  Wandsworth Council is now set to begin work on its ambitious regeneration of the Alton Estate in Roehampton. Proposals for the area include a variety of homes across a range of sizes and tenures, purpose-built community space, additional retail space, modern GP facilities and an accessible hub for new businesses.

  Published: 31 Jan 22

• April opening for soon to be revamped Tooting Bec Lido

  Lido will be open to everyone from April 1st 2022 – a chance to enjoy the lido earlier in the year!

  Published: 28 Jan 22

• Borough’s new CCTV vehicles go from petrol to electric

  Motorists who break traffic rules are set to be targeted by new environmentally friendly electric powered CCTV vehicles as part of the council’s efforts to keep the borough’s streets safe for all road users.

  Published: 28 Jan 22

• Tens of millions of pounds more committed to housing estate improvements

  Council estate residents in Wandsworth will benefit from a series of multi-million pound improvements to their homes and neighbourhoods worth more than £625m over the next four years.

  Published: 28 Jan 22

• Wandsworth residents who caught Omicron urged to ‘grab a jab’

  Wandsworth residents who caught the Omicron variant are being urged to ‘grab a jab’ as part of the national drive to deliver as many of the live-saving Covid-19 vaccinations as possible.

  Published: 27 Jan 22

• Work commenced at Wandsworth Council’s latest regeneration scheme

  Work has started to regenerate a key stretch of Garratt Lane in Earlsfield on council-owned brownfield land.

  Published: 27 Jan 22

• Still time to claim Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant

  More than half of the Wandsworth businesses eligible for an Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant have applied.

  Published: 26 Jan 22

• Revamped and well-lit railway bridge at Wandsworth Town Station means safer journeys for pedestrians and cyclists

  Major investment to refurbish the railway bridge at Wandsworth Town Station is delivering safer journeys for pedestrians and cyclists.

  Published: 26 Jan 22

• Please contact us if your Christmas tree has not been collected

  The council’s mammoth Christmas tree recycling scheme is now largely complete but residents whose trees remain uncollected are being urged to contact the town hall to arrange a pick-up.

  Published: 26 Jan 22

• Putney air pollution falls again

  Air pollution concentrations have continued to fall in Putney, new figures show.

  Published: 25 Jan 22

• Wandsworth Council will freeze heating and hot water fuel charges and council rents

  Councillors at the Housing and Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the 20^th January have agreed to freeze rents for council tenants from April 2022. In addition, the council will carry on freezing fuel charges and apply a full credit against the weekly fuel costs for residents served by a communal heating and hot water system, this credit has been in place since April 2021 and means that both tenants and leaseholders will continue to pay nothing for their fuel.

  Published: 24 Jan 22

• The re-birth of Battersea’s iconic power station continues apace with its latest homes unveiled

  Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia has welcomed the announcement that more residents are set to make Battersea Power Station their home.

  Published: 24 Jan 22

• Borough’s health visitors achieve UN award for baby friendly support services

  Wandsworth’s health visitor service, which supports young families and their new-borns, is set to be recognised by UNICEF as a fully accredited “Baby Friendly” organisation.

  Published: 24 Jan 22

• What every pregnant woman should know about COVID-19 and vaccines

  As new data reveals that more than 96% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with COVID-19 were unvaccinated, mums-to-be are urged to come forward for the jab, without delay.

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• Wandsworth en route towards 1,000 electric vehicle charging point across the Brighter Borough

  With work currently ongoing to deliver another 215 electric vehicle charging points at locations across Wandsworth, the borough is now approaching the 1,000 mark – more than virtually anywhere else in the country.

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• No charge for organising jubilee street parties

  Wandsworth is waiving all fees and charges for anyone organising a street party to celebrate this year’s Platinum Jubilee.

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• Special school continues to offer its pupils an outstanding education watchdog reports

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

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• Try Before You Bike

  Thinking about swapping your car for two wheels? You can try a bike out to see if cycling is for you.  

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• Plan to green-up council homes

  Wandsworth is looking at a long-term plan to upgrade council house heating systems and make them more energy-efficient.

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• Stay safe and shop local

  As we emerge from Plan B restrictions,  the Leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia urges people to enjoy their new freedoms but to stay cautious.

  Published: 21 Jan 22

• New battery powered boats set to begin operating on Thames river bus routes

  The council’s transport spokesman John Locker has welcomed an announcement that new eco-friendly Thames river buses are set to begin operating later this year from Battersea.

  Published: 20 Jan 22

• Carers – make sure you’re jabbed this winter 

  Wandsworth residents who look after an older or vulnerable person are urged to get their free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine 

  Published: 20 Jan 22

• New research shows ‘tiny’ number of missed bin collections in the Brighter Borough

  New research into waste and refuse services up and down the country has revealed that Wandsworth has one of the nation’s lowest proportion of missed bin collections.

  Published: 19 Jan 22

• Huge sea of colour about to bloom at pocket park and playground in Battersea

  The finishing touches have now been completed on a massive planting and greening project at Battersea’s Fred Wells Gardens where 58,000 flower bulbs have been planted as part of a far-reaching refurbishment scheme.

  Published: 18 Jan 22

• Get involved with Power to Connect 

  Power to Connect is asking local businesses to get involved in its work helping local families get online.  

  Published: 18 Jan 22

• Get support to cut down your drinking this year

  If you want to drink less alcohol in 2022, the council has teamed up with DrinkChecker to offer the 30-Day Drink Less Programme.

  Published: 18 Jan 22

• Wandsworth Council completes latest development in its Housing For All programme

  Work has now completed on 1a Arnal Crescent, Wandworth, the latest high-quality development in the council’s 1,000 home Housing For All programme, and the council is due to take possession of the building imminently.

  Published: 17 Jan 22

• Help shape Wandsworth’s future

  Residents, businesses and community groups have a chance to help shape the future development of Wandsworth as public consultation begins on the second draft of the new Local Plan.

  Published: 14 Jan 22

• Work to get underway next month providing a new-look Wandsworth Common playground

  Parents and children can look forward to a new look Windmill playground on Wandsworth Common with a wide-ranging package of improvements set to get underway next month.

  Published: 14 Jan 22

• FIVE reasons why you should book your 12 to 15-year-old’s vaccine today

  Young people aged 12 to 15 in England began receiving their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in October 2021, which means that for many of them, now is the time to get their all-important second dose.

  Published: 13 Jan 22

• Get into hospitality

  Sign up now for a free intensive five-day course later this month on how to start a career in the hospitality sector.

  Published: 13 Jan 22

• Last few days to submit primary school applications

  Parents whose children will begin attending primary school this coming September have only a few days left to submit their applications for a place at their preferred choice school.

  Published: 12 Jan 22

• Junior citizen moves online

  Wandsworth Council’s Junior Citizenship scheme is now virtual and available for all the borough’s Year 5 primary school students.

  Published: 12 Jan 22

• Ofsted inspectors praise the borough’s lifelong learning service

  The council’s Lifelong Learning service which aims to improve people’s quality of life skills and boost their employment prospects is meeting its ambitions and intentions according to independent assessors.

  Published: 12 Jan 22

• Apply now for new Omicron business grant

  Hospitality and leisure businesses can apply now for a new Government grant.

  Published: 12 Jan 22

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

  The council has drawn up designs for a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing in Garratt Lane which will help improve road safety for pupils travelling to and from the Floreat Academy.

  Published: 11 Jan 22

• Councillor repeats call for TfL to ‘work flat out’ to finish 17-week Northern Line branch closure on time

  The council’s transport spokesman has repeated his call for managers in charge of running London Underground to ensure there are no delays in completing lengthy engineering works on the Northern Line which get underway later this week

  Published: 10 Jan 22

• Some improvement in Southern Rail services through Wandsworth but council leader says company needs to do much more to get full timetable back on track

  Council leader Ravi Govindia has welcomed the resumption of some suspended Southern Rail services through Wandsworth but insisted that the train company needs to do more to provide a proper level of service to passengers in the borough.

  Published: 10 Jan 22

• Nomination deadline nears for the Active Wandsworth Awards

  The deadline to nominate someone for an Active Wandsworth award is Sunday January 16.

  Published: 07 Jan 22

• Not sure about the Covid-19 vaccine? Come and have a chat to get the facts

  Unsure about getting vaccinated? Worried about side effects, needles or just uncertain about which vaccine you receive? You can get the answers to all your questions, from the NHS, at local vaccination sites across Wandsworth, with no pressure to get the jab.

  Published: 07 Jan 22

• Keeping young people safe from COVID-19 and in school

  The council has been working closely with local schools and colleges to tackle COVID-19 and keep them open, so they can deliver face-to-face education for all children and young people.  

  Published: 07 Jan 22

• Champions spread the early years message 

  The first Wandsworth Early Years Parent Champions have started work across the borough to spread information about services available to local families.  

  Published: 06 Jan 22