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Community feedback results in new Battersea Thames Pathway safety improvements
Wandsworth Council will soon install new safety measures on the riverside pathway between Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Park after listening to concerns from local residents.
Last few days to comment on traffic free Putney Embankment plan
A public consultation will come to a close next week on plans to permanently pedestrianise a short stretch of Putney Embankment to encourage walking and cycling along the riverside and make it more welcoming for visitors.
Trial initiative aims to cut congestion and improve pedestrian safety in Tooting Bec
The council is about to introduce a temporary pilot scheme designed to reduce congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve driver behaviour in Tooting Bec.
Action being taken to improve accident hotspot in Tooting
The council is taking steps to improve road safety at a hazardous junction in Tooting’s Furzedown neighbourhood.
Learn about healthy lifestyle changes to lower your risk of dementia
On Monday (May 13), as part of Dementia Action Week, come along to a town hall information session to learn about small lifestyle changes that help reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Get protected against Measles
Parents and carers are invited to book a place at extended hours MMR vaccination clinics, set up in response to a rise in cases of Measles.
Get ready for WAF 2024
The full line-up has been announced and tickets are now on sale for this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe.
Tooting business caught for a second time breaking law on underage sales
A shop in Tooting which repeatedly flouted laws banning the sale of alcohol and nicotine products to children has been fined almost £7,000 after being prosecuted by Wandsworth Council's trading standards team.
Residents reminded ‘Voter ID’ rules are in place for May’s GLA and Mayoral elections
People planning to vote in person in the forthcoming London Mayor and London Assembly elections are being reminded they will need to bring photographic ID under new Government rules.
Find your next job at Employ Wandsworth
02 Apr 24
Wandsworth launches new Neighbourhood Renewal Fund for local improvements
- Neighbourhood improvements funded by developers.
- New fund as part of decade of renewal for borough.
- Residents encouraged to add requests onto new online map.
Advance warning of gas main replacement work in Balham’s Bedford Hill
Residents and visitors to Balham town centre are being given advance warning of significant gas main repair works starting early next month which will affect travel plans and local bus routes.
Free swimming lessons for children
15 Mar 24
Wandsworth residents said to be happiest thanks to historic local landmarks
According to a report in The Times newspaper (Thursday), people living in Wandsworth are among the happiest in the country due to the close proximity of so many heritage sites across the borough.
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