July 2022

• Please help your neighbourhood’s young trees survive the heat

  As the warm, dry summer continues, residents are being asked to give a helping hand to newly-planted trees in their neighbourhoods.

  Published: 29 Jul 22

• Domestic abuse – don’t suffer in silence 

  Support workers gave out advice in Southside Shopping Centre last week on the help available for people experiencing domestic abuse.  

  Published: 29 Jul 22

• Supporting children and families, tackling health inequalities and improving mental health services at heart of borough’s new policy priorities

  Support for families, children and young people is at the heart of a series of new policy priorities outlined by the council’s new leader and cabinet.

  Published: 29 Jul 22

• Tooting looks forward to September opening of new Post Office branch

  Council deputy leader Kemi Akinola has welcomed the announcement that Tooting is set to get a new Post Office offering a wide range of community services.

  Published: 28 Jul 22

• Five Wandsworth winners in this year's Green Flag Awards

  Five of the borough’s biggest and best loved parks and commons are among Britain’s best looked after and maintained, according to national environmental watchdog group Keep Britain Tidy.

  Published: 27 Jul 22

• Council set to sign contract for 34 new genuinely affordable homes in Tooting

  Just days after outlining the town hall’s new housing priorities which puts delivering genuinely affordable homes at the heart of the new administration’s approach, the council is poised to sign a contract to build 34 new homes on housing estate land in Tooting.

  Published: 27 Jul 22

• Come and have a chat about your health and join our free community event

  Join our free community event and BBQ, along with entertainment for the local community to showcase films of residents talking about COVID-19 and the role of a community health champion. 

  Published: 27 Jul 22

• Council pledges to work together with businesses and charities

  Wandsworth Council’s new business spokesperson made meeting local businesses one of her top priorities during her first few weeks in office.

  Published: 26 Jul 22

• Mark of quality for Lifelong Learning team

  Wandsworth Council’s Lifelong Learning department has been recognised for the high quality of its work. 

  Published: 26 Jul 22

• Another 110 laptops on their way to local families in scheme tackling digital poverty

  A hundred more children will be able to enjoy online access this summer after more recycled laptops were donated by the council to support lower income families in the borough.

  Published: 26 Jul 22

• Councillors back ambitious new plans to achieve climate change targets

  Councillors have backed an ambitious set of plans laid out by the council’s new administration to tackle climate change and achieve its target to become carbon neutral by 2030.

  Published: 26 Jul 22

• Nominate an unsung hero for a Wandsworth Civic Award

  Do you know someone who has made a real difference to their community, but whose efforts go unrecognised? There’s still time to nominate them for a Wandsworth Civic Award.

  Published: 26 Jul 22

• Dump your junk for free on Mega Skip Day

  The Mega Skips are back, with skips in five locations around the borough on July 30.

  Published: 25 Jul 22

• Come and have a chat about your health – FREE blood pressure check

  Wandsworth Council is helping residents to remain healthy and well, by visiting locations around the borough over the coming weeks and months, with a mobile, pop-up health clinic.

  Published: 22 Jul 22

• Request for people to help those more vulnerable in their hour of need

  The council’s children’s services department is appealing again for members of the public to come forward to volunteer as Appropriate Adults who can support young people and vulnerable adults who do not have an appropriate family member or friend to help and support them in custody after being arrested.

  Published: 22 Jul 22

• Education inspectors say Ernest Bevin is a good school

  Inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted have concluded that Ernest Bevin College in Tooting is a good secondary school and commended teachers for driving up standards.

  Published: 22 Jul 22

• Celebrate your child’s early years

  Come along to Everything Early Years this week, have fun and find out about everything on offer to support you and your child.

  Published: 21 Jul 22

• Grab your place now on Wandsworth Connected: Summer Fun 

  This summer, young people in Wandsworth can choose from a massive programme of free and low-cost activities. Book now to secure your place.

  Published: 21 Jul 22

• Wandsworth to become a Borough of Sanctuary for refugees

  Wandsworth Council has confirmed it is committed to becoming a Borough of Sanctuary for people fleeing persecution.

  Published: 21 Jul 22

• Tooting Bec Athletics Track formally reopened after £500k upgrade

  Tooting Bec Common’s popular athletics track has been officially reopened after its £500,000 refurbishment.

  Published: 20 Jul 22

• Council’s new administration unveils raft of radical new housing policies

  The council’s new administration has unveiled a radical set of new housing policies with a pledge to deliver 1,000 genuinely affordable low-cost rent homes at the heart of this new approach.

  Published: 19 Jul 22

• Frontline workers can access free Covid testing kits from the council

  Frontline workers in the borough can claim free Covid-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) as part of efforts to help reduce the spread of the virus.

  Published: 18 Jul 22

• Wandsworth and Richmond Councils choose new Chief Executive

  Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames Councils are delighted to announce that they have selected Mike Jackson as their new joint Chief Executive. The decision to appoint is subject to a formal decision by Richmond Full Council on Tuesday 19 July and Wandsworth Full Council on Wednesday 20 July.

  Published: 18 Jul 22

• Council leader unveils far-reaching programme of support to help local families through cost-of-living crisis

  Council leader Simon Hogg has unveiled a raft of policy initiatives to help support local people through the cost-of-living crisis.

  Published: 15 Jul 22

• Extended opening hours for local people to enjoy Fishponds Playing Fields

  Tooting residents will have more time to enjoy a neighbourhood green space after a decision to open it up to the public for longer hours every day.

  Published: 15 Jul 22

• Feedback event for residents to help shape policies that encourage walking and cycling

  Residents are being invited to help shape a new set of transport policies designed to encourage and promote walking and cycling.

  Published: 15 Jul 22

• Jobseekers get a head start with thousands of new jobs coming to Wandsworth

  Over 650 local jobseekers were first in line at Wednesday’s Employ Wandsworth jobs fair (13 July 2022) to meet employers bringing thousands of new jobs to the borough this autumn.

  Published: 15 Jul 22

• Could you help a vulnerable person in their hour of need

  The council’s children’s services department is appealing for members of the public to come forward to volunteer as appropriate adults who can help young people and adults with vulnerabilities at the police station.

  Published: 14 Jul 22

• Revised timetable means more time to cool off at Tooting Bec’s much loved lido

  With London hit by a heatwave there’s never been a better time to enjoy a cooling dip at Tooting Bec’s popular lido, and the much-loved open-air pool has amended its opening hours to allow swimmers more time to enjoy a refreshing swim this summer.

  Published: 11 Jul 22

• Planning application submitted for upgraded pumphouse at Tooting Bec Lido

  Council planners are being asked to consider a series of proposals relating to the Tooting Bec Lido.

  Published: 08 Jul 22

• Road closure fees waived for Car Free Day to encourage communities to enjoy traffic free weekend

  Residents are being encouraged to transform their streets into places for play as part of the council’s support for this year’s Car Free Day.

  Published: 08 Jul 22

• Get involved in the Brighter Living Fair

  Organisations that provide care and support services in the borough are invited to get involved in this year’s Brighter Living Fair.  The fair promotes healthy, safe and independent living. 

  Published: 05 Jul 22

• Rugby club sparks legal action over unauthorised ‘dark kitchen’

  The council is taking legal action against Roehampton’s Rosslyn Park Rugby Club over a series of unauthorised structures that have sprung up at its ground including a so-called ‘dark kitchen’ providing takeaway foods for numerous food outlets.

  Published: 04 Jul 22

• Think about your plastic use this Plastic Free July

  This week is the start of Plastic Free July, and throughout the month Wandsworth Council will be sharing information and tips on how to reduce your plastic use.  

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• Plans agreed to improve road safety in Putney neighbourhood

  Councillors have backed plans to introduce a weekday early-morning ban on motorists in Putney turning left from the Upper Richmond Road into Charlwood Road.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• Councillors approve new zebra crossings in West Hill ward

  Councillors have given their backing to plans for two more zebra crossings in West Hill ward, including one designed to improve safety for children attending a local primary school.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• Plan to provide lifts and a second entrance at Wandsworth Town station backed by councillors

  A project to deliver a new passenger entrance and lifts to the platforms at Wandsworth Town station has moved a step closer.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• Exciting new equipment available at Battersea Park’s refurbished Millennium Arena gym

  The newly refurbished gym at Battersea Park’s Millennium Arena means there’s lots of new and exciting fitness equipment ready to use.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• More time to swim at Tooting Bec’s much loved lido

  Tooting Bec’s popular lido has amended its opening hours to allow swimmers more of a chance to enjoy its cooling waters this summer.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• Shop local this Independents’ Weekend

  Support independent businesses in your local community this weekend (2 and 3 July) to mark the annual Independents’ Weekend campaign.

  Published: 01 Jul 22

• If you want a say in future elections make sure you respond to the annual canvass

  The council’s annual electoral canvass is now underway as town hall staff update the electoral register to make sure it includes the names of every eligible voter.

  Published: 01 Jul 22