November 2022

Rock the Ribbon for World AIDS Day – HIV is still with us, show your support

To mark World Aids day, we are committed to:

• addressing and tackling the inequalities in access to HIV treatment.
• working closely with our healthcare providers to tackle the barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and care.
• raising awareness of and normalising HIV/AIDs, recruiting non-judgemental staff in clinics to ensure services are accessible to all.
• delivering outreach to the communities who are least likely to access services.

Published: 01 Dec 22

More help for domestic abuse victims 

This White Ribbon Day, Wandsworth Council announces:

• An increase in domestic abuse staff to ensure survivors get the help they need, when they need it.
• Renewed commitment to act on a pledge to make Wandsworth safe for women and girls

Published: 25 Nov 22

New scrappage scheme will benefit those most in need

The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, has today welcomed the news by the Mayor of London that as part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion he is introducing a scrappage scheme to support residents on lower incomes, as well as businesses and charities.

Published: 25 Nov 22

Dick Whittington visits Wandsworth’s Civic Suite this Christmas

Join Dick Whittington and his cat this Christmas as the popular panto comes Wandsworth’s Civic Suite on December 10. 

Published: 25 Nov 22

Food up 14 per cent and £5,000 extra on your mortgage: How the Cost of Living crisis has hit Wandsworth

Rising food, fuel, energy and mortgage costs are just some of the reasons why the council’s Cost of Living support is so vitally needed for residents, new figures have revealed.

Published: 24 Nov 22

Wandsworth continues to lead the way in London - reducing carbon emissions and helping residents save money on their energy bills

Hot on the heels of being the only inner London borough to receive to receive a top grade for taking bold leadership on action against climate change, Wandsworth Council has now outlined new innovative measures beneficial to the environment.

Published: 24 Nov 22

Awards celebrate care experienced young people 

The achievements of children and young people for whom the council is a corporate parent were celebrated at the annual Glow Awards last week. 

Published: 24 Nov 22

Council welcomes saving of vital bus routes

Wandsworth Council leader Simon Hogg has welcomed the news that passengers in Putney, Battersea and Roehampton will not lose vital bus services to central London.

Published: 23 Nov 22

Mayor sleeps out to raise money for good causes 

• The Mayor of Wandsworth is sleeping out on December 3 to raise money for local people in need 
• A week later he is hosting a Christmas gala to raise funds for charity 
• Local people are urged to show their support    

Published: 23 Nov 22

Nominate now for the Active Wandsworth Awards 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Active Wandsworth Awards.

Published: 23 Nov 22

New Commission to support Cost of Living response

As part of its commitment to help residents through the Cost of Living crisis, Wandsworth Council has set up an independent Cost of Living Commission

Published: 23 Nov 22

Could you host a Ukrainian family?

Could you open your home to refugees in Wandsworth who have fled the war in Ukraine?

Published: 23 Nov 22

Wandsworth chosen to launch major new numeracy programme

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan chose Wandsworth to launch a major new programme to help thousands of Londoners learn numeracy skills.

Published: 22 Nov 22

Lime Bikes causing obstructions have been seized

Wandsworth Council has today (Friday) started seizing Lime Bikes that are blocking pavements across the borough.

Published: 18 Nov 22

Top grade for Wandsworth’s work to tackle climate change

• Wandsworth the only inner-London borough, to receive an A grade for climate action from CDP in 2022.
• A-list cities take twice as many climate mitigation and adaptation measures as non A-listers
• Rating comes as borough reveals scope of upcoming work to reduce emissions

Published: 17 Nov 22

Festive fun in your local town centre

There are Christmas events all over the borough this Christmas, starting on Friday November 18

Published: 17 Nov 22

Check your risk of developing diabetes

In Wandsworth 23,000 residents in Wandsworth are estimated to be living with diabetes – many without realising it.  Many others are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. 

Published: 17 Nov 22

Action to improve air quality in Wandsworth 

• More air quality monitoring stations. 
• Citizens Assembly to give local people a voice  

Published: 17 Nov 22

Mega Skip Day coming soon

The next Mega Skip Day will be on Saturday November 26 at six locations around the borough. 

Published: 16 Nov 22

Children enjoying safer journeys to and from school thanks to latest School Streets roll-out

Thousands more children in Wandsworth are set to enjoy safer journeys to and from school with a major expansion of the council's network of School Streets.

Published: 16 Nov 22

Find out about owning your own home 

If you live or work in Wandsworth join an online chat to find out about schemes to help you own your own home.  

Published: 16 Nov 22

Don’t lose your vote 

Wandsworth Council is supporting London Voter Registration Week to encourage people to register to vote.   

Published: 16 Nov 22

Battersea schools get a taste for tech and coding with new Apple partnership

Local schools have teamed up with global technology firm Apple to learn coding and talk tech in an exciting new initiative ahead of their move into Wandsworth in 2023.

Published: 16 Nov 22

Action to end Lime hire bike obstructions on streets of Wandsworth

Council leader Simon Hogg has written to the CEO of Lime Bikes Wayne Ting to warn him that the council will begin impounding Lime bikes unless his company does more to stop them blocking and obstructing pavements in Wandsworth.

Published: 15 Nov 22

Wandsworth Council awards grants for community groups to provide cost of living support  

• Extra help for vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living this winter  
• Money will support community programmes, including help with getting enough to eat  
• Part of a £5m cost of living support package from Wandsworth Council – believed to be the biggest cost of living response in London  

Published: 15 Nov 22

Flytipping on estates could leave you seriously out of pocket

People who dump their rubbish on local housing estates are being warned they are likely to be caught on camera and face stiff fines.

Published: 15 Nov 22

Help shape leisure facilities in Wandsworth   

• People who live, work or exercise in Wandsworth can take part in a survey to help improve future leisure facilities in the borough.   
• Everyone who submits a response can enter a prize draw to win a free three-month membership.  

Published: 15 Nov 22

Hear about the “life-changing” work of our Occupational Therapy team

Wandsworth Council is supporting Occupational Therapy Week by raising awareness of the vital work that all our Occupational Therapists do.

Published: 11 Nov 22

Wandsworth Warm Spaces offer sanctuary as cost-of-living crisis bites

• Local people offered sanctuary from cold as fuel bills soar
• Libraries and community spaces offer warm welcome to those in need
• Hot drinks, food and range of activities to support families
• For children under 5 and their families, children’s centres will be available
• Interactive map shows your nearest warm space

Published: 11 Nov 22

Arts for Health and Wellbeing in Wandsworth

• New council funding for projects to improve health and wellbeing through art
• Four organisations already awarded grants
• Other local groups invited to apply

Published: 11 Nov 22

Residents offered free grit to use if cold snap arrives

Wandsworth residents are being offered free bags of grit and rock salt tomorrow (Saturday) and next week as part of the town hall’s winter preparations to tackle snow and ice.

Published: 11 Nov 22

Remembrance services for fallen heroes

The Mayor of Wandsworth attended an Armistice Day service of remembrance at the war memorial in Battersea Park today (Friday November 11).

Published: 11 Nov 22

Borough sets out bold new Walking and Cycling Strategy to deliver safer and more sustainable travel

Safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists, reduced car usage and an improved public realm are at the heart of the council’s new Walking and Cycling Strategy. It is an integral part of the borough’s Future Streets initiative which aims to transform Wandsworth so that a Year 6 child can walk or cycle to school without encountering any road danger.

Published: 09 Nov 22

Digital switch improves property-buying process

The process of buying a property in Wandsworth is about to become quicker and simpler for purchasers.

Published: 07 Nov 22

Come and have a chat about your health – get the flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines

Wandsworth Council’s health bus continues to help 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 - those who are eligible can pop along, no appointment needed and get the flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine. 

Published: 04 Nov 22

Future Streets: Wandsworth’s ambitious plans for cleaner, greener, safer travel

Wandsworth Council has announced Future Streets, a new far-reaching package of cleaner, greener and safer travel options.

Published: 04 Nov 22

Beatrix Potter primary in Earlsfield the next to benefit from a School Street

Earlsfield’s Beatrix Potter primary school will next week become the latest Wandsworth School Street.

• Beatrix Potter School Street to go live on Monday, November 7

• Children and parents will have safer and healthier journeys to and from school

• Vehicles will not be permitted to travel past school gates at drop-off and pick-up times

• Scheme delivers cleaner air around school entrances and enables safer walking and cycling to school

Published: 03 Nov 22

Wandsworth Civic Award winners announced

The winners of the 2022 Wandsworth Civic Awards have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

Published: 03 Nov 22

Wandsworth Mayor opens London’s first new community concert hall in 9 years

The Mayor of Wandsworth cut the ribbon to open a state-of-the-art music school in Nine Elms which is home to London’s first new community concert hall in nine years. The charity has an ‘open door’ policy for schoolchildren and local residents from all backgrounds.

Published: 01 Nov 22

Polio and immunisations webinar: for parents and carers of children aged 1-9

South West London NHS is hosting an online webinar for parents or carers of children aged 1 to 9 years old about immunisations, including Polio. 

Published: 01 Jan 01