September 2022

• Come and have a chat about your health – get the flu and COVID-19 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. Get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines on the day if you are eligible. 

  Published: 07 Oct 22

• Council unveils £5m plans to tackle Cost of Living crisis

  Wandsworth Council has set out its plans to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis. Funding totalling more than £5m will be used to support a range of organisations, projects and initiatives all designed to give residents more support during these difficult times, with a strong emphasis on partnership working across all of our communities.

  Published: 30 Sep 22

• Wandsworth Housing Committee approves a range of measures to support Affordable Housing delivery in the borough

  Yesterday evening, Wandsworth Council’s Housing Committee met for the second time under the new Labour administration. Councillors discussed a range of matters, including policy changes regarding affordable housing in the borough.

  Published: 30 Sep 22

• Proposals unveiled for two more School Streets in Tooting

  The council has unveiled proposals to introduce two new School Streets in Tooting as part of continuing efforts to make the journey to and from the school gates for children and their parents cleaner, greener and safer.

  Published: 30 Sep 22

• Wandsworth Council launches Black History Month 365

  October marks the start of Black History Month and Wandsworth Council is putting on a programme of events that will be unrivalled compared to previous years.

  Published: 30 Sep 22

• London in Bloom Awards for Wandsworth green spaces  

  Four Wandsworth parks and green spaces have been awarded medals in this year’s London in Bloom competition.  

  Published: 29 Sep 22

• Help shape shared vision for supporting local people 

  Wandsworth charities and community groups are invited to help create a stronger, more supportive relationship between the council and the voluntary sector. 

  Published: 29 Sep 22

• Safety scheme unveiled to improve busy pedestrian route in Tooting

  Highways engineers have unveiled plans for pedestrian safety improvements at a road junction in the Furzedown area of Tooting.

  Published: 29 Sep 22

• Tree planting scheme in King George’s Park gives rare and threatened species a new lease of life

  • Planting of rare Black Poplars helps safeguard species
  • Trees to be planted along banks of the River Wandle
  • Important contribution to London Biodiversity Action Plan

  Published: 29 Sep 22

• Your chance to help shape borough’s crime and community safety priorities

  Local people are being asked to take part in a new consultation that will help determine the borough’s priorities for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

  Published: 28 Sep 22

• New green scheme gets free bikes into gear for Battersea and Nine Elms residents

  Residents living on three estates in Battersea and Nine Elms are invited to get in the saddle as part of a free bike trial scheme from Wandsworth Council.

  Published: 26 Sep 22

• Wandsworth Work Match scheme hits key milestone with job secured for 2,000th resident

  Wandsworth’s innovative Work Match scheme, which helps local people access training and employment, has reached a key milestone by securing a job for its 2,000th client.

  Published: 26 Sep 22

• Putney’s revamped play area and trim trail officially reopened

  Residents and young families in West Putney are enjoying upgraded children’s play equipment and a new ‘keep fit’ trim trail in their local neighbourhood green space.

  Published: 23 Sep 22

• Don't miss your chance to comment on local green spaces

  If you want to take part in Wandsworth Council's Green Spaces Satisfaction Survey you must do so by October 10.

  Published: 23 Sep 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: 23 Sep 22

• Tooting has a new Post Office branch

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

  Published: 23 Sep 22

• New school food strategy to keep children healthy

  Wandsworth council is developing a far-reaching and holistic plan to make sure more children get access to free, nutritious meals.   

  Published: 23 Sep 22

• Wandsworth Connected delivers a summer of fun 

  More than a thousand children and young people enjoyed a huge range of free and low-cost activities this summer in the Wandsworth Connected: Summer Fun scheme.

  Published: 22 Sep 22

• Help protect yourself this winter with your flu vaccine and COVID-19 autumn booster 

  This winter there are two essential vaccines needed to protect yourself and those around you: the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 booster vaccine.

  Published: 21 Sep 22

• Apply now to the Wandsworth Grant Fund

  Round 22 of the Wandsworth Grant Fund is now open for applications.

  Published: 21 Sep 22

• Battersea Park Fireworks are back with a bang 

  Battersea Park Fireworks will return for two days on November 5 and 6 and tickets are available now.

  Published: 21 Sep 22

• Get ready for the Brighter Living Fair 

  Find out about a string of events being held across the borough helping older and vulnerable people live healthy, safe and independent lives.  

  Published: 21 Sep 22

• Mega Skip Day this Saturday

  The Mega Skips are back this Saturday (Sep 24), with residents able to access them in five locations around the borough.

  Published: 20 Sep 22

• Car Free Day gives communities glimpse of a world without traffic

  Residents are being encouraged to leave their car keys at home and use alternative forms of travel like walking or cycling to celebrate Car Free Day on September 22.

  Published: 20 Sep 22

• Night Time, Our Time: Have your say on the night time in Wandsworth

  Local people are being asked to comment on what life is like during the night time in their neighbourhood and across Wandsworth as part of a wide-reaching council plan to make the streets more active, welcoming and safe at night.

  Published: 20 Sep 22

• Last few days for people to comment on plans to improve little used space on Putney Riverside

  There’s still time for local people to have their say on proposals to improve Waterman’s Green near Putney Bridge.

  Published: 20 Sep 22

• Reminder: Polio booster for children aged 1 to 9 

  Children aged one to nine in South West London are now being offered a dose of polio vaccine. 

  Published: 20 Sep 22

• Wandsworth’s Civic Service of Remembrance broadcast live online

  The borough of Wandsworth’s Civic Service of Remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is available to watch online for those unable to attend the church service in person.

  Published: 14 Sep 22

• Changes to council services on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

  The Government has announced that Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.

  Published: 13 Sep 22

• Mayor of Wandsworth to attend borough’s civic service of remembrance

  The borough of Wandsworth will pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a civic service of remembrance to be held at St Mary Magdalen Church in Trinity Road, Tooting on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.

  Published: 13 Sep 22

• Mayor reads Proclamation of the new King to the people of Wandsworth

  Members of the public attended the local Proclamation of King Charles III at a short formal ceremony on the steps of Wandsworth Town Hall yesterday (September 11).

  Published: 12 Sep 22

• Mayor of Wandsworth to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Following the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, the Mayor of Wandsworth will be writing a letter of condolence to Buckingham Palace on behalf of the people of Wandsworth.

  Published: 09 Sep 22

• Your guide to Open House in Wandsworth

  The Open House London event starts this week, with a long and varied list of Wandsworth buildings opening their doors to the public.

  Published: 06 Sep 22

• Junior Parkrun comes to Wandsworth

  Junior Parkrun is coming to Battersea Park with weekly runs starting on Sunday January 8, 2023. 

  Published: 05 Sep 22

• Online hub for cost of living help 

  Wandsworth Council has put together a suite of webpages to help local people access support during the cost of living crisis. 

  Published: 02 Sep 22

• Register now for the Year 6 Test 

  Parents of children going into Year 6 are reminded that they must register by September 11 if they wish their child to take the Year 6 Admissions Test.  

  Published: 01 Sep 22