December 2024

• Colourful community design gets green light for Falcon Road Bridge renewal

  Falcon Road rail bridge is set to get a colourful makeover in 2025 thanks to the winners of an architectural design competition run by Wandsworth Council and London Festival of Architecture.

  Published: 19 Dec 24

• Supporting you this Christmas

  As the festive season approaches, Wandsworth Council is delivering a range of initiatives to ensure that all residents, especially those most in need, can have a safe, warm, and merry Christmas. From financial support to practical assistance and festive fun, here’s an overview of what’s on offer this winter.

  Published: 19 Dec 24

• Wandsworth’s vision for investing in the power of play

  A £4million investment in improving play spaces is just one of the ways Wandsworth Council is championing more exciting and inclusive play opportunities in the borough.

  Published: 19 Dec 24

• Wandsworth unites to support refugees

  Wandsworth has provided extra help for refugees in the borough this Christmas, with support coming from both the Council’s gift scheme and the brilliant fundraising, childminding and free English lessons from the voluntary sector.

  Published: 19 Dec 24

• Wandsworth tenant ordered to pay £23,000 after years of unlawful subletting

  A former Wandsworth Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than £23,000 after subletting her social housing property without consent while she lived abroad.

  Published: 18 Dec 24

• Council services over the festive season

  As the countdown to Christmas begins, we are urging residents to check out changes to opening hours and Council services over the Christmas and New Year period.

  Published: 18 Dec 24

• Wandsworth stands against gender-based violence

  The Council marked the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a series of impactful events. We are committed to ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in our borough.

  Published: 18 Dec 24

• The King joins Apple and Wandsworth schoolchildren to celebrate creativity and learning

  His Majesty The King visited Apple’s UK headquarters in Battersea yesterday to celebrate innovation, education, and community partnership in Wandsworth.

  Published: 13 Dec 24

• Princess Eugenie shines a spotlight on creative healing in Wandsworth

  Princess Eugenie visited Southwest London and St George's Mental Health Trust this November where she witnessed the innovative work of Hospital Rooms.

  Published: 11 Dec 24

• Warning issued to residents over phone call scam

  Residents are being warned of scam phone calls from people pretending to be Citizens Advice.

  Published: 11 Dec 24

• Wandsworth Council launches Christmas appeal for refugee children

  This festive season, the Mayor of Wandsworth, Sana Jafri, is calling on residents to help bring joy to refugee children who have resettled in our borough.

  Published: 11 Dec 24

• Free meals and warm spaces part of Council’s winter support

  Community Spaces, funded by the Council, are reopening, They provide warm and welcoming places for all Wandsworth residents during the colder months. The spaces, some Council-owned and others run by community groups, offer a place to connect, enjoy a hot drink or meal, and access council services.

  Published: 10 Dec 24

• Old York Road is open for Christmas

  Work is progressing well on the Old York Road in Wandsworth Town, with the first stage of work complete in time for Christmas.

  Published: 09 Dec 24

• Clamping down on e-bike clutter

  Positive action is being taken to cut down on e-bikes blocking key walking routes and town centres in Wandsworth. This is the latest Council move to help keep our pavements clear and accessible to everyone.

  Published: 09 Dec 24

• Show some love to your local businesses this Small Business Saturday

  Tomorrow (7 December) is Small Business Saturday, and shoppers are urged to shop local this Christmas and support their local businesses.

  Published: 06 Dec 24

• Putney Bridge works complete ahead of schedule

  The junction improvement work by Putney Bridge has been completed, bringing enhanced safety measures for all road users on this popular route. These upgrades make it easier and safer to cross the junction and to walk and cycle across the bridge, while maintaining traffic flow for cars, motorbikes, and buses.

  Published: 06 Dec 24

• First Youth Mayor team promises voice for young people

  The first Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor of Wandsworth are amplifying the issues affecting young people in the borough.

  Published: 05 Dec 24

• Life-changing move through Homes for Wandsworth programme

  The 1,000 Homes for Wandsworth scheme has proved life-changing for local resident Amna.

  Published: 02 Dec 24

• Safer cycle routes take shape in Wandsworth

  Six new cycle routes will soon be coming to Wandsworth, following extensive public consultation. The routes will connect popular locations in the borough via back roads, meaning people don’t have to navigate the busy major routes on bicycles.

  Published: 02 Dec 24