June 2022

• Apply now to the Wandsworth Grant Fund 

  Round 21 of the Wandsworth Grant Fund is now open for applications.  

  Published: 30 Jun 22

• Enjoy the summer with Wandsworth Connected: Summer Fun

  Book your place now on a massive programme of free and low-cost activities for children and young people being held across Wandsworth  – making it the best summer yet! 

  Published: 30 Jun 22

• Hundreds of new job opportunities at Employ Wandsworth jobs fair

  On Wednesday 13 July, come to a huge, free outdoor jobs fair on the banks of the River Thames to meet employers who want to recruit local people to new jobs across a wide range of sectors.

  Published: 30 Jun 22

• Wandsworth Council supports refugees in the borough

  Wandsworth has a long and proud history of welcoming migrants, from the Huguenots in the 17th century onwards. This continues today with support available for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine.

  Published: 29 Jun 22

• Putney’s revamped play area and trim trail reopens

  Residents and young families in West Putney can now enjoy upgraded children’s play equipment and a new trim trail in their local neighbourhood green space.

  Published: 29 Jun 22

• Night tube services to resume on Northern Line along with doubling of services to Battersea Power Station

  Northern Line passengers can look forward to the return of night tube services from this weekend.

  Published: 29 Jun 22

• Free school meals scheme extended to cover summer break

  Thousands of Wandsworth schoolchildren will continue to receive free meals over the schools’ summer holiday, ensuring they are able to enjoy a daily nutritious lunch during the long summer break.

  Published: 28 Jun 22

• Fortnight left to help shape plans to revamp Battersea’s Shillington Park playground

  Families living in Battersea are being reminded they can help shape plans to refurbish Shillington Park’s junior and toddler playground and outdoor gym.

  Published: 27 Jun 22

• Fire Safety: Charging Electric Scooters and Bikes

  Following instances of fires caused by e-scooter and e-bike batteries, Wandsworth Council is urging people to take care when charging their vehicle in their home.

  Published: 24 Jun 22

• Plans for a new entrance and lifts at Wandsworth Town station gathering pace

  Plans to open a new passenger entrance at Wandsworth Town station are gathering pace with councillors recommended to approve the next steps in securing this new community infrastructure.

  Published: 23 Jun 22

• New service can help people find a job or change career

  The council’s Work Match scheme has unveiled a new initiative to help boost residents’ chances of finding employment or changing career.

  Published: 23 Jun 22

• Free LFT testing for frontline workers 

  Frontline workers in the borough will receive free COVID-19 lateral flow tests (LFT) for a limited period, Wandsworth Council has confirmed.  

  Published: 22 Jun 22

• West Hill ward set for road safety boost with councillors asked to back new zebra crossings

  Councillors are being asked to back proposals for two more zebra crossings in West Hill ward, including one designed to improve safety for children attending a local primary school.

  Published: 22 Jun 22

• Plans published to make Putney neighbourhood safer and cleaner

  Councillors on the transport committee being held on June 29 are being urged to introduce a weekday early-morning ban on motorists turning left from the Upper Richmond Road into Charlwood Road.

  Published: 22 Jun 22

• Drop-in sessions this week for people who want to find out more about plans for Battersea’s Shillington Park playground refurbishment

  Families living in Battersea can attend two drop-in sessions this week to find out more about plans to refurbish Shillington Park junior and toddler playground and outdoor gym.

  Published: 21 Jun 22

• Celebrating Windrush Day  

  Tomorrow (June 22) is Windrush Day, marking 73 years since the Empire Windrush docked in London carrying the first Caribbean migrants to help rebuild Britain after the Second World War.  

  Published: 21 Jun 22

• Nominate a community champion

  Do you know someone who has made a real difference to their community, but whose efforts go unrecognised? You could nominate them for a Wandsworth Civic Award.

  Published: 17 Jun 22

• Tooting Bec’s Athletics Track to reopen next week

  Wandsworth Council is pleased to announce the completion of refurbishment works at the popular Tooting Bec Athletics Track.

  Published: 17 Jun 22

• Thanks for coming to Clean Air Day events

  Thank you to everyone who came along to Wandsworth Council’s Clean Air Day Events yesterday (June 16).

  Published: 17 Jun 22

• Travel advice ahead of planned strike action affecting tube and rail services

  Tube and rail bosses have issued advice to passengers ahead of planned strike action affecting underground and national rail services next week.

  Published: 16 Jun 22

• How local schools celebrated the historic Platinum Jubilee

  Before breaking for their half term holiday primary schools in Wandsworth took part in a variety of fun, colourful activities and celebrations for pupils, staff and families to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

  Published: 16 Jun 22

• Friday’s soaring temperatures mean a slightly earlier start for waste and recycling collections

  Residents living in Balham and in the Northcote area of Battersea are being advised that due to the sweltering temperatures forecast for tomorrow (Friday), their refuse and recycling collections will commence slightly earlier than usual.

  Published: 16 Jun 22

• Love your parks this summer

  Weekend entertainment in borough parks starts this weekend, with live music at the Battersea Park Bandstand. 

  Published: 15 Jun 22

• Hot weather appeal on behalf of borough’s young street trees

  With London experiencing soaring temperatures, local people are being urged to give a helping hand to newly planted trees in their neighbourhoods.

  Published: 15 Jun 22

• Keep safe in the heat

  The Met Office has issued a level three heat-health alert with temperatures in London likely to reach the low to mid 30s celcius by Friday. Please take extra care to protect your health, and the health of those around you, during this hot period of weather.

  Published: 15 Jun 22

• Parking changes for Wimbledon tennis designed to keep spaces free for residents

  Changes to parking rules across the Southfields area will come into effect later this month to coincide with the start of the Wimbledon tennis championships.

  Published: 15 Jun 22

• Wandsworth Council is shortlisted for an MJ Award

  Wandsworth Council’s Specialist Housing Occupational Therapists have been shortlisted for the Innovation in Building Diversity and Inclusion award at this year’s MJ Awards taking place on 24 June. The council is one of five finalists in this category.

  Published: 14 Jun 22

• New generation of Wandsworth sculptors step into Barbara Hepworth spotlight

  Exactly 100 years on from Barbara Hepworth’s time as a student at the Royal College of Art, a new generation of sculpture students are now following in her footsteps.

  Published: 13 Jun 22

• Mayor hosts reception for LGBTQ+ Forum

  The Mayor of Wandsworth hosted a reception last night (Thursday 9 June) for members of the Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum and their supporters.

  Published: 10 Jun 22

• Come and have a chat about your health – blood pressure checks and general health advice

  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: 09 Jun 22

• One week until Clean Air Day

  Wandsworth residents and businesses are encouraged to join Clean Air Day events next Thursday (June 16). 

  Published: 09 Jun 22

• Public inquiry into Tooting Bec sports facilities proposals

  The public inquiry concerning proposals for works at the boxing club, former children’s play facility and sports pitch on Triangle Field, Tooting Bec Common, SW12 began on 7 June 2022.

  Published: 09 Jun 22

• Explore the history of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities 

  Find out about the rich history of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in Wandsworth at a Wandsworth Heritage Festival event on Saturday (June 11). 

  Published: 08 Jun 22

• Wandsworth Arts Fringe starts this Friday

  Wandsworth Council’s flagship festival, Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF), returns this Friday (10 June) with 150 events over 17 days including music, spoken word, theatre, comedy and dance.

  Published: 07 Jun 22

• Jubilee street parties are the icing on the cake for Wandsworth communities

  Cake competitions, fancy dress and picnics across hundreds of Wandsworth’s streets and parks have marked The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the borough celebrated in style over the long weekend.

  Published: 06 Jun 22

• Welcome to Let it Bloom June

  Fresh from a successful No Mow May, Wandsworth Council will now continue to let areas of grass grow undisturbed throughout Let it Bloom June.

  Published: 01 Jun 22

• Council services over the bank holiday

  Find out about council services over the long Jubilee bank holiday, including parking, refuse and recycling collections and the opening hours of libraries, sports and leisure centres and council offices.

  Published: 01 Jun 22

• Get involved in Clean Air Day

  Wandsworth will be taking part in Clean Air Day on June 16 and is organising events to help local residents and businesses find out how they can help clean up the air.

  Published: 01 Jun 22