June 2025

Wandsworth in Bloom entry deadline extended

Good news for green-fingered residents! The deadline to enter the Wandsworth in Bloom gardening competition has been extended to Monday 14 July at 11:59pm.

Published: 27 Jun 25

Wandsworth fly-tipper handed £1000 fine

A ruthless individual who illegally dumped a fridge on the corner of Verran Road in Balham has been given a £1,000 fine.

Published: 27 Jun 25

Major improvements for Tooting Broadway and Amen Corner

Works are now under way to improve Tooting Broadway and Amen Corner in the first phase of a major package of improvements being made by the council. The public realm improvements are part of our Decade of Renewal programme.

Published: 26 Jun 25

Buy refurbished home appliances for less

Residents in Wandsworth can now shop more sustainably thanks to a new online store launched by REWORK, the reuse partnership between Wandsworth Council, Groundwork London and Western Riverside Waste Authority.

Published: 26 Jun 25

Register your climate action event for Sustainable September

Register your green project or apply now for a climate action microgrant to run an event during Sustainable September.

Published: 25 Jun 25

Old York Road transformation continuing

Old York Road is continuing its transformation this summer, with new paving, planting and public space improvements taking shape as part of our borough-wide neighbourhood renewal programme.

Published: 24 Jun 25

Nominate your local hero: Civic Awards deadline extended to 4 July

There’s still time to shine a spotlight on someone in Wandsworth who goes the extra mile for others. The deadline for nominations for this year’s Wandsworth Civic Awards has been extended to Friday 4 July.

Published: 24 Jun 25

Local homes for local people

Local residents are moving into newly-built homes for council rent as the Homes for Wandsworth programme completes more new developments across the borough.

Published: 23 Jun 25

Wandsworth’s road resurfacing programme biggest in London

By more than doubling the annual investment in our roads and pavements, we’re investing a record-breaking amount to renew roads and pavements across Wandsworth this year, making ours the biggest resurfacing programme of any borough in London.

Published: 20 Jun 25

Wandsworth takes action against rogue landlords

Wandsworth has taken steps to crack down on unsuitable accommodation in the borough, including properties being unlawfully rented out, or with inappropriate living conditions including one case with a bathroom and kitchen in the same room.

Published: 20 Jun 25

Wandsworth scores on carbon net zero action

Wandsworth Council has been placed among the top five authorities in the country for its climate action work towards becoming a carbon net zero borough by 2043.

Published: 19 Jun 25

Wandsworth’s Year of Play begins

A Year of Play was officially launched by Wandsworth Council at a lively Fountain of Fun event today, kicking off a year-long programme to make Wandsworth the best place for children to grow, explore and enjoy the freedom of play.

Published: 19 Jun 25

Wandsworth Council marks World Sickle Cell Day with powerful awareness event 

Published: 19 Jun 25

Wandsworth Council secures extra funding to enhance CCTV coverage

Wandsworth Council has secured additional funding to significantly boost the borough’s CCTV monitoring capabilities, with extended monitoring hours and brand new mobile CCTV vans which will strengthen community safety. 

Published: 18 Jun 25

Parking changes for Wimbledon tennis designed to keep spaces free for residents

Changes to parking rules across the Southfields area will come into effect on Monday 30 June at the start of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Responsible e-bike parking is also being supported.  

Published: 17 Jun 25

June cabinet meeting: updates on CCTV, Alton Renewal programme and sport and leisure

Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet met this week to make decisions on key issues in the borough, including CCTV investment, sport and leisure, and next steps in the Alton Renewal programme. 

Published: 17 Jun 25

23,000 items collected through Wandsworth’s free bulky waste collections

Wandsworth Council’s free bulky waste collection service has proved a runaway success, with 10,000 bookings and over 23,000 items collected.

Published: 16 Jun 25

New life for refugees helped by Borough of Sanctuary Fund

Wandsworth Council’s Borough of Sanctuary Fund has helped support refugees through projects like Rooted @ Home in Earlsfield.

Published: 16 Jun 25

Wandsworth’s Children’s Services Director awarded OBE

Rasheed Pendry, Director of Practice for Children and Family Social Care at Wandsworth Council, has been awarded an OBE in the 2025 King’s Honours List in recognition of his commitment and devotion to supporting children and young people across the borough.

Published: 16 Jun 25

Residents in West Hill share views at community drop in

Residents from West Hill shared their views on a range of local topics at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg. 

Published: 14 Jun 25

Grants for groups celebrating Wandsworth as a place of sanctuary 

Five community organisations have received grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund ahead of Refugee Week (16 to 22 June).

Published: 13 Jun 25

It’s National Cycling Week - Try a cargo bike for free

Wandsworth residents and businesses can rent electric cargo bikes across the borough for as little as £5 per hour – with a free first ride to help people give it a go. This is thanks to our partnership with OurBike.

Published: 12 Jun 25

Residents find relief at in-person Cost of Living event

Attendees at our latest Cost of Living roadshow on Friday last week described it as “positive” and “very helpful” – commenting on how essential these in-person events are, and how useful it was to be able to get tailored and individual advice.

Published: 11 Jun 25

Garden survey unearths great biodiversity in our borough

More than 750 Wandsworth residents have helped uncover the hidden biodiversity of our borough’s gardens and the findings are informing the development of a new Biodiversity Action Plan.

Published: 10 Jun 25

Staff training to make parks safer for women and girls

Staff working in parks across Wandsworth are signing up for new training to help them safely step in when they witness harassment, which is part of a wider drive to make our borough safer for women and girls.

Published: 10 Jun 25

Sadiq Khan unveils London’s 2,000th zero-emission bus in Battersea

The 2,000th zero-emission bus in Transport for London’s fleet was unveiled at Battersea bus station today by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg.

Published: 06 Jun 25

Over 5,000 children given healthy breakfasts daily

Thousands of children are benefitting from a free, nutritious breakfast in school every day, ensuring they start their day ready to learn, thanks to an innovative and successful partnership between Wandsworth Council and Magic Breakfast.

Published: 06 Jun 25

Wandsworth's own radio drama to hit the airwaves this summer for London Borough of Culture

Wandsworth is getting its very own radio soap opera. The Wandsworth Way will bring the borough’s stories to life with a brand new 40-part weekly drama produced by award winning local broadcaster Riverside Radio, in collaboration with the home of new writing in Wandsworth, Theatre503, and is supported by Wandsworth Council as part of its year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025.

Published: 06 Jun 25

Coming soon - new landlord licencing schemes will drive up standards in private rented homes

Over a third of Wandsworth residents rent their homes from a private landlord. In order to drive up standards and improve protections for renters, Wandsworth Council is introducing new landlord licencing schemes for the private rented sector.

Published: 05 Jun 25

Wandsworth recognised with top climate action accolade

Wandsworth Council has been named among the top London authorities and global cities for its leadership on climate action by an international environmental standards organisation.

Published: 04 Jun 25

Wandsworth’s Lifelong Learning service rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

A ‘Good’ rating has been awarded to Wandsworth Council’s Lifelong Learning Service by Ofsted, with inspectors praising its high-quality adult education and training that benefits over 2,500 residents each year.

Published: 03 Jun 25