January 2025

• 7 rings, 7 days: Wandsworth’s new resident guarantees get underway

  Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, visited the Customer Service Centre to watch the roll-out of the council’s new ‘7 rings, 7 days’ guarantee for residents.

  Published: 31 Jan 25

• 7 rings, 7 days: Wandsworth launches a new resident guarantee

  Today Wandsworth launched a new set of guarantees as part of its pledge to listen to residents and deliver on their priorities.

  Published: 30 Jan 25

• Great Mental Health Day

  Wandsworth is supporting Great Mental Health Day on 31 January to encourage people to talk about mental health and wellbeing.

  Published: 29 Jan 25

• Wandsworth Council stands with residents against Heathrow third runway expansion

  Wandsworth Council strongly opposes the Government’s recent announcement indicating they would support the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. This decision disregards the environmental, health, and quality-of-life impacts on communities already suffering from the negative effects of air traffic.

  Published: 29 Jan 25

• "I feel warm as soon as I walk through the doors" – Wandsworth’s Community Spaces

  Enjoying a hot drink and a chat in one of Wandsworth’s warm and welcoming Community Spaces is putting smiles on the faces of local people this winter.

  Published: 28 Jan 25

• “Urgent action needed” on Hammersmith Bridge, say Wandsworth residents

  Ahead of the reconvened Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce on 30 January, Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, has attended a public meeting in Putney to hear first-hand how the closure of Hammersmith Bridge is impacting the lives of local people.

  Published: 27 Jan 25

• Get involved in our Borough of Culture

  Wandsworth is the Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture 2025, and there’s lots of ways local people can get involved.

  Published: 24 Jan 25

• Wandsworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day

  Wandsworth Town Hall will be illuminated purple on Monday (27 January) as Wandsworth joins the #LightTheDarkness national movement to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, an event which commemorates the Holocaust, and other genocides around the world.

  Published: 24 Jan 25

• Help strengthen our voluntary sector partnership

  Wandsworth’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations are invited to share their thoughts on proposals to support the sector and make it stronger.

  Published: 21 Jan 25

• Major improvements coming to Burntwood Lane

  Safety improvement work is beginning on Burntwood Lane, the busy road that connects Wandsworth Common to Garratt Lane in Earlsfield. 

  Published: 20 Jan 25

• Free holiday swimming lessons for Wandsworth children

  Free swimming lessons for Wandsworth school children in years 2-7 unable to swim for 25 metres are available during the February half-term in four of the borough’s leisure centres, as part of Wandsworth Council’s Access for All scheme.

  Published: 20 Jan 25

• Council leader addresses concerns about community safety and investment in the area at Tooting community drop-in today

  Today’s (Saturday 18 January) community drop-in was held in St Boniface Church where the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed the concerns of Tooting Broadway and Furzedown residents.

  Published: 18 Jan 25

• Get involved: Clean Air Night 2025

  In support of Clean Air Night on Wednesday 22 January, Wandsworth Council is highlighting the ways in which we are continuing to improve air quality across the borough.

  Published: 17 Jan 25

• ‘Brilliant’ Access for All scheme transforms life for former college teacher

  The future is bright for a Wandsworth resident thanks to ongoing support from the Access for All scheme. Dedicated council gym sessions and physical activity helped her regain her mobility and confidence after fighting for her life in intensive care.

  Published: 14 Jan 25

• Have your say on our proposals to deliver more affordable housing

  Wandsworth Council have launched a public consultation on proposed changes which will require developers to deliver 50% affordable housing on all new sites.

  Published: 13 Jan 25

• Reminder on how to recycle your Christmas tree

  Wandsworth’s Christmas tree recycling service is in full swing, with more than 116 tonnes of trees already collected from around the borough and at our six drop-off sites, ready to be composted.

  Published: 10 Jan 25

• Take control of your health this new year with a free NHS Health Check

  The start of the new year is the perfect time to take charge of your health and wellbeing in simple, manageable ways. If you’re over 40, ensure you're on the right track by booking a quick and free NHS Health Check at your local GP or pharmacy.

  Published: 10 Jan 25

• Want to know WhatsApp in Wandsworth?

  Our brand new Wandsworth Council WhatsApp Channel is now live. Follow us and be one of the first to receive news and information from across Wandsworth, the 2025 London Borough of Culture.

  Published: 08 Jan 25

• Statement on the Winstanley and York Road Regeneration joint venture

  Wandsworth Council and Taylor Wimpey London have announced a mutually-agreed dissolution of the Winstanley and York Road Regeneration joint venture (JV).

  Published: 06 Jan 25

• Make movement your 2025 resolution

  As we step into 2025, we are encouraging residents to make a fresh start by embracing a more active lifestyle.

  Published: 03 Jan 25