October 2022

Sites of historic importance could soon be awarded a Wandsworth Green Plaque

Residents still have three weeks to nominate people, events and buildings across the borough that have historic significance so they can be commemorated with a Wandsworth Green Plaque.

Published: 31 Oct 22

Motoring organisation The RAC backs town hall’s scheme to tackle speeding drivers

The council’s new road safety campaign targeting speeding motorists has won backing from The RAC.

Published: 28 Oct 22

Frank Bruno joins Wandsworth’s Black History Month celebrations

Boxing legend Frank Bruno visited Wandsworth this week to share his experience of growing up in the borough, his successful career and his struggles with his mental health.

Published: 28 Oct 22

Artists and makers needed for new markets

Registrations are now open for artists and makers to take part in a series of local art markets in December.

Published: 28 Oct 22

Mayor of Wandsworth asks residents to support poppy appeal

Wandsworth’s Mayor Cllr Jeremy Ambache is calling on residents to support this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Published: 28 Oct 22

Get help to quit smoking

Wandsworth Council is reminding people to take the step to quit smoking this Stoptober. 

Published: 28 Oct 22

Residents offered free grit to use if cold snap arrives

Wandsworth residents are once again being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the town hall’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.

Published: 28 Oct 22

New council homes to be named after prominent local campaigner

As part of Black History Month, Wandsworth Council have announced their intention to name one of the new blocks in the Patmore Street housing development after the late Sally-Ann Ephson, who was Wandsworth councillor, a local campaigner and much-loved community member.

Published: 28 Oct 22

Free school meals scheme covers half term break

Thousands of Wandsworth schoolchildren have continued to receive free meals this week, ensuring they are able to enjoy a daily nutritious lunch during the Autumn half term break.

Published: 26 Oct 22

Councillor calls on e-bike hire companies to work in partnership to prevent pavement obstructions

The council's cabinet member for transport is calling on London's e-bike hire companies to do more to ensure they do not cause pavement obstructions and create difficulties for pedestrians.

Published: 26 Oct 22

Local people can help shape crime and community safety priorities

Local people are being urged to take part in an important public consultation that will help shape the borough’s future priorities for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

Published: 26 Oct 22

Less than a week left for parents to submit their September 2023 secondary school choices

Parents are being urgently reminded that they now have just under a week left to make sure they get next September’s secondary school applications in on time.

Published: 25 Oct 22

Mega Skip Day coming soon

The Mega Skips are back on Saturday October 29, with residents able to access them in six locations around the borough.

Published: 21 Oct 22

Statement from Cabinet lead for Community Safety

Keeping young people safe and working together with our partners and local communities, including voluntary organisations to ensure our neighbourhoods are safe remains a key priority for the council and Wandsworth Community Safety Partnership.

Published: 21 Oct 22

Pension fund plans £80m investment in renewable energy projects

The council’s pension fund is planning to further reduce investments in fossil fuel-based industries and switch funding to green energy projects.

Published: 21 Oct 22

New scheme to raise recycling rates in borough’s largest green spaces

Local recycling rates are set for a boost with the launch of a new initiative to increase recycling in some of the borough’s biggest open spaces.

Published: 21 Oct 22

£5m Cost of Living support approved

Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg explains the ambitious plan to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis after the package was approved by Full Council.

Published: 21 Oct 22

Work to begin next month on restoration of Tooting Bec Lido

An ambitious project designed to safeguard the future of the much-loved Tooting Bec Lido for decades to come is about to get underway.

Published: 21 Oct 22

Council’s pilot scheme to target speeding motorists is UK’s first

The council is launching a new road safety campaign targeting speeding motorists in the first scheme of its kind in the country.

Published: 20 Oct 22

Wandsworth Grant Fund deadline soon

Voluntary and community groups wishing to apply to round 22 of the Wandsworth Grant Fund must do so by November 7.

Published: 19 Oct 22

Get down to the Deconstructed Disco and share your views about night time in Wandsworth 

The council has commissioned artist Hanna Benihoud to create an art installation to encourage local people to take part in a debate about night time in Wandsworth.  

Published: 18 Oct 22

Talking about the menopause

Wandsworth Council is supporting World Menopause Day today (Oct 18) to spread the message to local women that support is available. 

Published: 18 Oct 22

Help us plan future pharmacy services 

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is used to make sure pharmacy services meet the needs of the residents of Wandsworth, including the location of pharmacies and the services they provide.  

Published: 18 Oct 22

Tickets on sale for Battersea Ball - raising funds for local crime busting initiatives

Tickets are now on sale for the famous Battersea Ball promising food, fun, cabaret and dancing while raising funds for local crime fighting initiatives.

Published: 18 Oct 22

Last few days to comment on Burntwood School zebra crossing proposal

Local people have just a few days left to take part in a public consultation into council plans to improve road safety outside Burntwood School.

Published: 17 Oct 22

Boxing legend helps celebrate Black History Month in Wandsworth

Get ready for week three of Black History Month in Wandsworth, including a talk from boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE. 

Published: 14 Oct 22

Wandsworth Council approves huge investment in housing

Wandsworth Council’s Executive Committee has approved revisions to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan.

Published: 13 Oct 22

Countdown underway to additional services at new-look Southfields Post Office branch

Council deputy leader Kemi Akinola has welcomed the announcement that the busy post office in Southfields is to be refurbished and offer more services.

Published: 12 Oct 22

Final bricks laid at the Kersfield Estate

Councillor Aydin Dikerdem, Wandsworth’s Cabinet Member for Housing, recently attended a topping out ceremony at one of the council's latest developments, the Kersfield Estate in Lytton Grove, Putney.

Published: 12 Oct 22

New range of measures to support Affordable Housing delivery in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council’s Executive Committee have approved a range of matters, including policy changes regarding affordable housing in the borough.

Published: 11 Oct 22

One week left to comment on proposals for two more School Streets in Tooting

Residents have a week left to have their say on plans to introduce two more School Streets in Tooting.

Published: 11 Oct 22

Work Match workshops could offer the key to finding a job or switching careers

Residents looking to find work or switch jobs can take part in two workshops later this month that could make all the difference in helping boost their career prospects.

Published: 11 Oct 22

Please look after your mental health

Monday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is making mental health and well-being for all a global priority. 

Published: 10 Oct 22

Battersea Power Station opening event

Cabinet member for Housing Aydin Dikerdem has issued the following statement regarding Battersea Power Station:

Published: 10 Oct 22

Deputy leader guest speaker at LGBT meeting

The deputy leader of Wandsworth Council paid a visit to the 50+ LGBT coffee morning at the Furzedown Project this week to talk about Black History Month.

Published: 07 Oct 22

Black History Month continues in Wandsworth

Black History Month continues in Wandsworth, with upcoming events including: 

• An African Caribbean Street Food Market 
• A 10-day Black History Month pop-up market in Southside 
• A street party celebrating Black Roots and Culture 
• Business and employment support

Published: 07 Oct 22

Public can attend town hall meeting and help shape borough’s crime and community safety priorities

Local people are invited to attend a town hall meeting next week where they will be able to raise issues of concern and ask questions about the borough’s future priorities for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

Published: 07 Oct 22

Green Plaque scheme honours Wandsworth’s sites of historic importance

The community is being invited to nominate people, events and buildings across the borough that have historic significance so they can be commemorated with a Wandsworth Green Plaque.

Published: 07 Oct 22

Stoptober is back

Stoptober is back, and Wandsworth Council is calling on all smokers locally to join the more than 2.5 million others across England who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since the Stoptober campaign launched a decade ago in 2012. Get help and advice from Wandsworth Council to stop smoking. 

Published: 07 Oct 22

Review into landlord licencing in Wandsworth to be debated

Proposals have been brought forward by Wandsworth Council’s Housing Committee to set up a review into the feasibility of introducing discretionary landlord licencing in an attempt to improve standards in the Private Renter Sector and crack down on rogue landlords.

Published: 06 Oct 22

New zebra crossing proposal at Burntwood School

The council’s highways engineers have drawn up plans to improve road safety outside Burntwood School and are asking local people to share their views.

Published: 06 Oct 22

Find out about owning your own home 

Affordable Housing Open Day: October 20, 11am-5pm

Published: 05 Oct 22

Animal welfare team wins two RSPCA gold medals

Wandsworth Council’s care for animals and its work to promote responsible dog ownership has been recognised with two Gold awards in this year’s RSPCA Pawprints awards.

Published: 05 Oct 22

Resident leaseholders to be given four year period to pay back major works bills

Wandsworth Council has approved an interest free extension to the payment terms for council resident leaseholders with major works bills to help with the current cost of living crisis.

Published: 03 Oct 22

Careful management required of Wandsworth Council’s Heating and Hot Water Account

Wandsworth Council’s Housing Committee has recommended that the council removes the credit applied to the fuel element of the charge to residents served by a communal heating and hot water system.  If approved, this would come into effect from 14 November 2022 with charges re-established at existing levels.

Published: 03 Oct 22