March 2022

Council taking action against illegal encampment on Tooting Common 

The council is taking action to ensure an unauthorised encampment is removed from Tooting Common. 

Published: 31 Mar 22

Boat Race back in Putney this Sunday

The University Boat Races return to Putney on Sunday (April 3), with the town’s businesses expected to get a financial boost.

Published: 30 Mar 22

Get ready for local council elections in May 

Poll cards for the upcoming local elections have been dispatched and will land on doorsteps soon. 

Published: 30 Mar 22

Easter is Unlocked for young people in Wandsworth

The popular Unlocked scheme for children on free school meals in Wandsworth returns this Easter from April 4 to 14.

Published: 29 Mar 22

Young sports stars urged to join Team Wandsworth

Young people are invited to represent Wandsworth in The London Youth Games, Europe’s largest youth multi-sports competition.

Published: 29 Mar 22

Wandsworth launches Family Safeguarding

Wandsworth Council is the first London borough to launch the innovative Family Safeguarding practice approach to working with children in need of help and protection.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Electric Vehicle charging points to be trialled on Fitzhugh Estate

The Fitzhugh Estate in Wandsworth has been selected for a pilot scheme in which the council will be installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points to serve the local community.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Councillor calls on the Met and Department for Transport to support speeding motorists enforcement scheme

The council’s transport spokesman Cllr John Locker is urging the Met Police and officials at the Department of Transport to support the council’s plans to launch a road safety pilot campaign targeting speeding motorists.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Weekend pedestrianisation of Northcote Road will begin at Easter

As part of its efforts to support local business and improve the experience for shoppers and diners, councillors have once again agreed to the pedestrianisation of Northcote Road at weekends starting this Easter.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Junction improvements increase road safety in Tooting neighbourhood

Changes to the layout of two adjacent junctions in a Tooting neighbourhood should make a big difference to improve road safety, according to the council’s transport spokesman.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Hundreds attend Experience Wandsworth jobs fair

More than 275 people went along to the Experience Wandsworth Jobs Fair this week to find out about local employment opportunities.  

Published: 25 Mar 22

Borough welcoming ‘Living Pillars’ to its streets

A new eco-feature is appearing on the streets of Wandsworth adding to the borough’s rich and varied bio-diversity.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Project to upgrade key riverside path in Battersea now complete

A project to improve a key stretch of riverside walk in Battersea is now complete.

Published: 25 Mar 22

New online channel points young people to wide range of Wandsworth youth services

Young people and their families can check out a whole range of services specially designed to support children and teenagers on a new digital channel.

Published: 25 Mar 22

Over 2m journeys start or end at new Northern Line Extension stations in first six months

Thousands of residents, workers and visitors are now using the new Northern Line Extension (NLE) at Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms each week as the area develops into a vibrant district of London.

Published: 24 Mar 22

New strategy to end violence against women and girls 

Wandsworth has published its new three-year strategy to help prevent violence against women and girls. 

Published: 24 Mar 22

Government cash injection welcomed amid renewed calls for Hammersmith Bridge to be reopened

Wandsworth Council’s transport spokesman John Locker has welcomed the announcement of a £3m Government cash injection to help secure bike and pedestrian access across Hammersmith Bridge - but has renewed his calls on Hammersmith and Fulham Council and Transport for London to undertake its full repair.

Published: 24 Mar 22

Conservation project highlights Wandsworth’s long tradition of welcoming refugees

Council leader Ravi Govindia has highlighted the restoration of a key historical site in Wandsworth as testament to the borough’s long-standing tradition of welcoming refugees.

Published: 24 Mar 22

No litter pledge – local businesses have been signing up to help tackle littering 

Local businesses have been signing up for the council’s “No Litter pledge” to tackle littering in town centres. In return, they receive publicity to demonstrate their support for the pledge and encourage their customers to do the right thing with their litter.   
 

Published: 24 Mar 22

Want to report fly-tipping? Talk to the lamp post

Wandsworth Council is enlisting the help of an AI chatbot in its fight against fly-tipping, as part of its MyWandsworth campaign to keep the borough looking at its best.

Published: 24 Mar 22

Wandsworth Council commended by Affordable Housing partners

On Monday 14 March, the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Councillor Ravi Govindia, and Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Jonathan Cook, welcomed representatives from the council’s nine affordable housing development partners to reflect on the last 4 to 5 years of affordable housing development, what had been achieved and lessons that could be learnt to deliver on even more ambitious borough housing targets to meet demand.

Published: 24 Mar 22

Awards spotlight women in business 

The winners have been announced of the first ever Wandsworth Enterprise Women's Awards.  

Published: 24 Mar 22

Wandsworth film company prepare to move into Nine Elms home 

Wandsworth-based production company Chocolate Films are getting ready to move into their new base in Nine Elms this October. 

Published: 24 Mar 22

The men and women keeping Wandsworth clean and tidy 

Wandsworth council’s dedicated street sweepers and cleaning teams work all year round, keeping the borough looking at its best.

Published: 24 Mar 22

Tooting Bec Lido will reopen next week ahead of its £3m refurbishment

Ahead of a major renovation project that will be happening later this year, swimmers will have more time to take a refreshing dip at the much-loved Tooting Bec Lido when it opens its doors to the general public next week.

Published: 23 Mar 22

EU Settlement Scheme information session

Wandsworth’s EU residents that have Pre-settled Status to remain in the UK can attend an information session next week to find out about applying for Settled Status.

Published: 23 Mar 22

Wandsworth Council appoints development partner to build more affordable homes in Nine Elms

Work is set to start on 57 new homes on the site of the former Patmore Centre on Patmore Street, SW8, following Wandsworth Council’s appointment of a development partner, Bugler Developments.

Published: 23 Mar 22

Safer school crossings a key element of £5m public realm renewal scheme

Work is now underway to introduce a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing in Garratt Lane to improve road safety for pupils travelling to and from the Floreat Academy.

Published: 22 Mar 22

Wandsworth wins funding to make planning system more accessible

Wandsworth Council has successfully bid for £98,000 to use digital technology to make the planning system more accessible to local people, including the development of the new Night Time Strategy.

Published: 22 Mar 22

New playground and trim trail for Putney

Work to upgrade children’s play facilities and install fitness equipment at a Putney park will start on April 3.

Published: 22 Mar 22

Next stage of Putney High Street environmental improvement project about to commence

The next stage of a £4m programme of environmental improvements in Putney High Street is about to get underway.

Published: 22 Mar 22

New look bigger and better Northcote Library taking shape

Work is progressing quickly on a landmark project to provide residents living in and around Battersea’s Northcote Road with a bigger and better local library in the heart of their neighbourhood.

Published: 22 Mar 22

Wandsworth welcomes international retailer bringing more jobs to Battersea

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has welcomed news of the latest business getting ready to move into the borough as the Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station prepares to open to the public.

Published: 22 Mar 22

New council housing commences and new play facilities being constructed at Winstanley and York Road estate

Work on the next social housing block on the Winstanley and York Road regeneration site has begun in earnest this month. Preparatory ground works have been ongoing since last year and Bennetts, the selected contractor is now on site and beginning the build.

Published: 22 Mar 22

Updated climate plan published

Wandsworth’s updated plan to tackle climate change has been approved and published on the council’s website. 

Published: 21 Mar 22

Hold a Climate Conversation

As part of its Climate Conversations campaign, Wandsworth Council has put together a resource pack to help people explore issues around climate change.  

Published: 21 Mar 22

Support pack helps to protect children from exploitation 

Today is National Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day and Wandsworth Council has helped to produce a support pack for residents concerned about a child at risk.  

Published: 18 Mar 22

Share your thoughts on children’s vaccinations

Would you like a £30 voucher for helping the NHS and your community by joining a focus group about the COVID-19 vaccination for children aged five to 11? Or the chance to win £100 for completing a seven-minute survey?

Published: 18 Mar 22

Wandsworth marks National Child Exploitation Awareness Raising Day

Wandsworth Council is today (Friday) joining the national campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation and is encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against this form of abuse.

Published: 18 Mar 22

More than 50 new bike stands now installed in Battersea Park

A project to encourage more people to travel to the borough’s parks and green spaces on two wheels instead of four has reached a key milestone with the installation of 52 bike stands in Battersea Park.

Published: 18 Mar 22

Hanging baskets adding a splash of colour to local shopping parades

The latest colourful additions to the Brighter Borough’s street scene have been revealed with the unveiling of 118 new hanging baskets in local neighbourhood shopping parades.

Published: 18 Mar 22

Council gives go-ahead for Nine Elms school site

Wandsworth councillors have given the go-ahead for the council to enter a lease for a new school site on former Royal Mail Group land in Nine Elms.

Published: 18 Mar 22

Libraries become community beacons

Wandsworth will launch its new ‘beacon libraries’ this year, including the new £3.5 Wandsworth Town library, the new Northcote Library and an upgraded Putney Library.

Published: 18 Mar 22

Work underway on refurbishment of Tooting Bec Athletics Track

Work has now begun on the refurbishment of Tooting Bec Common’s popular athletics track.

Published: 18 Mar 22

Trees and grants to celebrate the jubilee

Wandsworth Council has launched its £20,000 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Micro-Grant Fund to enable local organisations to run events or deliver legacy projects to mark the Jubilee

Published: 17 Mar 22

Wandsworth continues to deliver strong housing pipeline

Wandsworth Council launched its Housing for All programme in November 2017 committing to deliver 1,000 council homes utilising its own land by 2027. Despite the challenges faced by the construction industry over the last few years Wandsworth’s housebuilding programme has remained strong and is now delivering as planned. 

Published: 17 Mar 22

Council awards 2022 Wandsworth Arts Fringe grants

Artists are to receive funding to the tune of more than £32,000 to take part in the Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) in June.

Published: 17 Mar 22

King George’s Park latest to benefit from five year playground investment programme worth £3.6m

The new look playground in King George’s Park is just the latest stage of an investment programme which has totalled £3.6m over the last five years.

Published: 17 Mar 22

Work continuing on £500k project to upgrade park railings and footpaths

The council’s £500,000 programme of park infrastructure upgrades is continuing apace.

Published: 17 Mar 22

Statement

We are aware of an issue with emails sent out to some residents today in relation to the local elections which contained incorrect information.

Published: 17 Mar 22

Procurement process starts for Alton Estate regeneration

Working with advisors, Montagu Evans, Wandsworth Council has announced the start of its procurement process to find a new partner for the regeneration of the Alton Estate in Roehampton.

Published: 16 Mar 22

‘Dismay’ over continuing delays to one way system revamp

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has said he is “dismayed” that the seven year delay in sorting out Wandsworth’s one-way system looks set to go on even longer, with the scheme seemingly under threat of being ditched completely.

Published: 16 Mar 22

Road changes offer a safer route to school for primary age pupils

Council highways engineers are drawing up plans for two more zebra crossings in West Hill including one designed to improve safety for children attending a local primary school.

Published: 15 Mar 22

New voluntary contributions scheme to focus on helping children and young people

Wandsworth Council has officially launched a scheme which will accept voluntary contributions from residents.

Published: 15 Mar 22

Contractor appointed for Fontley Way development

Wandsworth Council has now appointed Stack London Ltd, subject to signing contracts, as its contractor for the development of new homes at Fontley Way, Roehampton.

Published: 15 Mar 22

New Shared Home for Battersea Baptist Church and Thames Christian College

Friday 11^th February marked an important moment in the Winstanley and York Road regeneration as both Battersea Baptist Church and Thames Christian College vacated their buildings in Pennethorne Square and relocated to their new shared building on Grant Road.

Published: 15 Mar 22

Landlord pledge – calling all landlords and estate agents

We are inviting all landlords and estate agents to sign-up for a joint initiative to help create a cleaner and more pleasant environment for everyone.

Published: 15 Mar 22

Low Line walking route plan to build on rail arch successes in Nine Elms and Battersea

Shops, restaurants and pedestrian routes have recently brought to life some of Battersea and Nine Elms’ old railway arches - and now Wandsworth Council is hoping to expand the success to hundreds more arches with a new ‘Low Line’ initiative.

Published: 14 Mar 22

More funding for Wandsworth schools

Wandsworth schools will be getting an increase in their annual funding of almost six per cent per pupil from next month.

Published: 14 Mar 22

Residents have their say on Garratt Lane traffic scheme

A pilot traffic reduction scheme in streets bordering Garratt Lane will not be proceeding after residents voiced concerns during last month’s public consultation.

Published: 11 Mar 22

Secure your place at Women's Enterprise Day

Women's Enterprise Day

March 24 9am-4pm

Elm Grove Conference Centre, Roehampton Lane

Published: 11 Mar 22

Wandsworth celebrates sporting stars

The Active Wandsworth Awards have celebrated the borough’s individuals, clubs, volunteers and coaches for all their hard work and exceptional achievements in 2021.

Published: 11 Mar 22

Electric powered cargo bikes could soon be offered in a free to hire scheme

Residents and businesses could soon be able to hire electric powered cargo-bikes under the terms of a deal being struck with eco-friendly bike company Peddle My Wheels.

Published: 11 Mar 22

Wandsworth formally approves its unique position as only council in London to be reducing its share of council tax bills

Wandsworth Council has formally confirmed that it will be reducing its share of council tax bills in April – the only council in London to be cutting its bills.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Wandsworth Mayor supports efforts to help the people of Ukraine

The Mayor of Wandsworth paid a second visit to the Polish White Eagle Club yesterday and arranged for a Wandsworth Council van to transfer supplies to help the victims of the war in Ukraine.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Statement on Wandsworth one way system redesign

The council’s cabinet member for strategic planning and transportation Cllr John Locker responds to claims being made about the Wandsworth one way system and delays to its redesign.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Details unveiled of St John’s Road carriageway upgrade

As part of a borough wide programme to keep roads and pavements in good condition, highways engineers will be carrying out a series of essential maintenance works in two phases to improve the appearance of one of Clapham Junction’s busiest shopping thoroughfares.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates reopening of Battersea Park’s toddlers and junior playground after £250k upgrade

The new look toddlers and junior playground in Battersea Park has been officially reopened to young visitors following a £254,000 upgrade of its play equipment.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Duchess of Cornwall opens RAD’s Battersea HQ

The new Royal Academy of Dance global headquarters in Battersea have been formally opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

Published: 10 Mar 22

Putney welcomes rowers once again

Putney will next week offer a warm welcome to rowing crews as they return to the river for their first regatta in two years.

Published: 09 Mar 22

Wandsworth celebrates International Women’s Day 

Today is International Women’s Day and Wandsworth Council is celebrating women’s achievements and continuing its work to help keep them safe.  

Published: 08 Mar 22

Explore local opportunities at Experience Wandsworth jobs fair

Jobseekers can meet up with local employers at the Experience Wandsworth Jobs and Skills Fair on March 24.

Published: 08 Mar 22

Tree planting season ends as parks get ready for summer

This week sees the end of the winter tree planting season in Wandsworth, with around 700 trees planted in parks and on streets and housing estates.

Published: 08 Mar 22

Council’s £1.6m scheme to boost Southfields ‘village’ gathering pace

Wandsworth Council’s £1.6m package of environmental improvements to Southfields “village” has passed another milestone with the completion of a pavement widening project at the junction of Replingham Road and Wimbledon Park Road.

Published: 08 Mar 22

Residents will be exempt from West Hill ward traffic restrictions

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

Published: 07 Mar 22

Final bricks laid at Wandsworth Council’s latest development

Last week (Thursday 3 March), the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia, and Wandsworth’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Jonathan Cook, joined senior figures from Kind & Co to attend a topping out ceremony for the Gideon Road development. This is a significant milestone for the project and marks the end of the external works.

Published: 07 Mar 22

£400 fines for fly-tippers

Wandsworth Council is ramping up its efforts to tackle fly-tipping by reminding people that if they fly-tip they will be fined. 

Published: 04 Mar 22

Updated climate plan clears latest hurdle 

Wandsworth’s updated plan to tackle climate change was this week approved by members of the council’s Executive.  

Published: 04 Mar 22

Official opening for innovative schools’ art exhibition

A Place to Call Home, part of an innovative partnership between Wandsworth’s state and independent schools, has opened in Southside Shopping Centre.  

Published: 04 Mar 22

Mayor thanks Polish White Eagle Club volunteers

The Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Richard Field, has visited the Polish White Eagle Club in Balham to thank volunteers for their hard work helping the people of the Ukraine.

Published: 04 Mar 22

Five million pounds for town centre improvements 

A £5m fund has been created by Wandsworth Council to boost investment in high streets in the south of the borough including Tooting. 

Published: 03 Mar 22

Matt’s Gallery prepare new Nine Elms premises ahead of April opening

Wandsworth Council has welcomed news that the final touches are being made to a new contemporary art gallery set to open in Nine Elms this April.

Published: 03 Mar 22

Riverside walks being made smarter and safer with £500k investment

Work is continuing apace on a £500,000 scheme to smarten up stretches of Wandsworth’s riverside walk while also improving safety and security for pedestrians.

Published: 03 Mar 22

Next phase of town centre pedestrianisation schemes 

Northcote Road will continue to close to traffic at weekends this summer, the council has announced. And residents are invited to comment on proposals for the final layout for Old York Road in Wandsworth Town following the decision last year to make the pedestrianisation permanent.  

Published: 03 Mar 22

Apply now to the Wandsworth Grant Fund 

The next round of the Wandsworth Grant Fund is now open for applications.  

Published: 03 Mar 22

New chapter for Arding and Hobbs in Lavender Hill

Two new businesses have confirmed they will be moving into the Arding and Hobbs building in Clapham Junction.

Published: 03 Mar 22

Strong housing delivery continues in Wandsworth

Wandsworth’s excellent record of delivery is reflected in this year’s New Homes Bonus allocation from central Government. Based on the recorded delivery, the council is set to receive the 5^th highest New Home Bonus allocation in London this year (£4.8 million) that will go toward supporting local services and infrastructure.

Published: 02 Mar 22

Upgrading water tanks in tower blocks is latest example of how hundreds of millions of pounds is being invested in housing estate improvements

The council’s housing department has appointed a contractor who will carry out work on a £520,000 project to upgrade and replace cold water tanks in a number of Wandsworth housing blocks.

Published: 02 Mar 22

Still time to sign up for Green Homes Grant drop-in

There is still time to register for a Wandsworth Council virtual drop-in information event tomorrow (March 3) about the Green Homes Grant.

Published: 02 Mar 22

Tooting Bec Athletics Track refurbishment set to begin within weeks

The refurbishment of Tooting Bec Common’s athletics track has cleared a major hurdle with the appointment of a specialist contractor that’s set to begin work on upgrading the running track within weeks.

Published: 01 Mar 22

Thousands of blooming flower bulbs bringing splash of colour to the Brighter Borough

The town hall has brought some extra spring colour to the borough with thousands of recently planted flower bulbs now coming to bloom.

Published: 01 Mar 22

Leading councillors formally endorse reduction in borough’s share of council tax bills

Senior councillors who form the town hall’s cabinet of leading members last night (Monday) formally endorsed proposals to reduce Wandsworth’s share of council tax bills.

Published: 01 Mar 22

Help shape new night time strategy for Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is developing a Night Time Strategy to boost the borough’s night time economy and make the streets even more welcoming and safe.  

Published: 01 Mar 22

Wandsworth’s Mayor writes to Ukrainian ambassador

The Mayor of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Richard Field, has written to the Ukrainian ambassador to offer the best wishes of the people of Wandsworth during the ongoing crisis.

Published: 01 Mar 22