March 2025

Wandsworth’s Cleaner Borough Plan delivers 5,000 tonnes of extra recycling

An impressive 5,000 tonnes of extra recycling has been collected in less than a year thanks to residents’ hard work and Wandsworth Council’s Cleaner Borough Plan, equivalent to 400 double-decker buses.

Published: 28 Mar 25

Female entrepreneurs inspired at Women’s Enterprise Day

More than 120 female entrepreneurs from Wandsworth went along to be inspired at the 11th Women’s Enterprise Day in Battersea earlier this week.

Published: 28 Mar 25

Unique home visits support Wandsworth families

Mayor of Wandsworth’s chosen charity Home-Start Wandsworth supports around 100 local families with home visits, group activities and days out.

Published: 27 Mar 25

New Community Sport and Physical Activity Network launched in Roehampton

A powerful new alliance of community partners is set to accelerate work to help more Wandsworth residents get active every day.

Published: 27 Mar 25

Attendance Allowance payments add £230,000 benefit to Wandsworth households

Wandsworth Council has helped secure thousands of pounds a year for residents through its Attendance Allowance campaign.

Published: 26 Mar 25

Tooting’s new Family Hub opens

Families in Tooting have a brand-new place to turn for support and social connection in the heart of the community, as Wandsworth’s third Family Hub officially launched today. The hub was officially opened by Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, and attended by Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, alongside local community leaders and residents.

Published: 25 Mar 25

Wandsworth’s ambitious bike hangar rollout

120 new bikehangars are currently being installed across the borough, providing secure cycle storage for residents who want to travel more sustainably. The additions mean that Wandsworth is rolling out the most ambitious bikehangar programme in any local authority area, bringing the total number of bikehangars in Wandsworth to 347, with more to come. The intention is to make it easier for people to choose cycling as a practical, everyday option.

Published: 25 Mar 25

London Borough of Culture 2025 gets moving on 26 April with all-day dance extravaganza

Strictly Wandsworth hosted by Oti Mabuse will bring ballet, Bollywood, Lindy-hop, line dancing and breakdancing to Battersea Park in the biggest dance spectacle the borough has ever seen.

Published: 24 Mar 25

Wandsworth Council adds £1.35m to local improvements pot after unlocking overdue funds from developers

We are funding more improvements to local transport infrastructure, schools, open spaces and sporting and community facilities across the borough, thanks to a raft of enforcement action to recover unpaid contributions from developers.

Published: 20 Mar 25

Wandsworth’s authors celebrated at Battersea Library

We hosted the launch of the new GLL Literary Foundation at Battersea Library yesterday (20 March) in recognition of Wandsworth’s role in championing libraries, supporting local authors and welcoming over 1 million visits to our libraries last year. 

Published: 20 Mar 25

Wandsworth: A London leader in social care 

Wandsworth Council is again among the top performing local authorities in London for adult social care. Wandsworth residents in need of care feel well-informed and in control and have a good quality of life, a government report shows.

Published: 20 Mar 25

Social supermarket brings community together

Mayor of Wandsworth’s chosen charity Rackets Cubed is reaching new families as it expands its successful social supermarket programme from Roehampton to Battersea.

Published: 19 Mar 25

Social Work Week: Wandsworth Council spotlighted at Parliament event

To celebrate Social Work Week, Wandsworth Council was invited to the Social Worker of the Year Parliamentary reception at the House of Commons on 17 March. As the 2024 winner of the Supportive Social Worker of the Year Award, the council was recognised for its outstanding contributions to the field. The event marked excellence in the profession and kicked off the 2025 awards.

Published: 19 Mar 25

Volunteer at Battersea parkrun

Looking to give back to your community, meet new people and enjoy nature? Volunteer for Battersea parkrun on Saturday mornings.

Published: 18 Mar 25

Wandle and Wandsworth Common residents share views with Council leader

Residents from Wandle and Wandsworth Common discussed local issues with Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg this weekend at the latest community drop-in session at Swaffield Primary School.

Published: 15 Mar 25

Fees waived for VE Day 80th anniversary street parties

Residents are being encouraged to organise street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), as Wandsworth Council waives fees for street closures to support celebrations over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Published: 14 Mar 25

London-wide increased fines for illegal parking

Fines for parking and traffic penalty charges are set to increase across London on 7 April 2025, to deter dangerous and inconsiderate parking and driving. The new charges aim to bring fines in line with the Transport for London's (TfL) road network.

Published: 14 Mar 25

Borough of Sanctuary fund now open

Applications are open now for the next round of grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund.

Published: 14 Mar 25

Food, friendship and fun at Tooting Community Kitchen

Tooting Community Kitchen is one of Wandsworth Mayor Sana Jafri’s chosen charities for this year.

Published: 13 Mar 25

Investing in your streets: Burntwood Lane improvements progress

Work to transform Burntwood Lane is well underway as part of Wandsworth Council’s commitment to improving roads and pavements, making it easier and safer for residents to choose active modes of travel such as walking, cycling, and wheeling. 

Published: 13 Mar 25

Next phase of EV charging point transfer to begin this month

char.gy Ltd has been appointed as the new operator of many of the lamp post charging points in Wandsworth. They take over from ubitricity through a phased rollout which started last July.

Published: 13 Mar 25

Quit smoking in Wandsworth for No Smoking Day

Wednesday 12 March is No Smoking Day 2025, an annual campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of stopping smoking and the resources available to support quitting for good. 

Published: 12 Mar 25

Introducing the Voluntary and Community Sector Hub: A dedicated workspace for Wandsworth’s VCS

Representatives from the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector visited the new workspace in Wandsworth Town Hall, designed to support local organisations.

Published: 12 Mar 25

Roehampton Youth Base spotlighted at Parliament’s International Women’s Day Event

The role of the Roehampton Youth Base in providing a safe space for young women and girls was spotlighted at Parliament on 4 March as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations.

Published: 07 Mar 25

Wandsworth Council marks International Women's Day 2025

This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting events happening in our borough, and the work we do year-round to support and celebrate women and girls in Wandsworth.

Published: 07 Mar 25

Community spaces offer free Iftar meals this Ramadan

Wandsworth’s community spaces continue to offer a warm welcome to all residents, with free hot meals, support, and a place to connect. This Ramadan, we are extending our support further—children’s centres across the borough will be offering free meals for Iftar throughout the month of Ramadan.

Get in touch with your local centre to find out more.

Published: 05 Mar 25

Climate fair uses microgrant to grow community knowledge

Recycling, tackling waste and improving air quality were among the issues raised at a bustling community fair with the help of a cash injection from Wandsworth’s Climate Action Microgrant scheme.

Published: 04 Mar 25

Investing in services that matter to you

Wandsworth Council is making significant decisions that will shape the future of the borough.

Published: 04 Mar 25

Alton residents invited to get moving from Couch to 5K

Residents of the Alton Estate in Roehampton are being encouraged to take their first steps towards fitness by joining the NHS Couch to 5K initiative.

Published: 03 Mar 25

Putney Leisure Centre pool improvements underway

Swimmers at Putney Leisure Centre will soon enjoy a better pool experience, as Wandsworth Council invests in upgrading the air handling system in the pool hall. The work will significantly improve air quality and temperature control, and reduce the centre’s carbon footprint. 

Published: 03 Mar 25