April 2024

Wandsworth’s jobs and training scheme WorkMatch is offering budding masterchefs the chance to learn new kitchen skills

The council is offering residents the chance to learn kitchen and food preparation skills to help them find their dream job.

Published: 26 Apr 24

Don’t forget to bring photo ID if you are voting in elections  

People planning to vote at a polling station are being reminded they need to bring photographic ID under new Government rules.

Published: 26 Apr 24

No Mow May returns for 2024

Wandsworth Council will again be taking part in No Mow May this year to allow wild flowers to grow and attract pollinators.

Published: 26 Apr 24

Learning at Work Week 2024

The annual Learning at Work Week from the Campaign for Learning puts the spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development in the workplace.

Published: 25 Apr 24

Can’t make it to a polling station on 2 May? You can still vote by using a proxy

People wanting to cast their votes in next month’s elections but can’t make it to a polling station on the day can still take part by nominating a proxy to vote on their behalf.

Published: 22 Apr 24

Battersea's Royal College of Art retains its 'best in the world' rating for tenth successive year

Battersea’s Royal College of Art has been named the world’s best university for art and design for the tenth year running.

Published: 19 Apr 24

Few days left to apply for free voting certificate for those lacking photo ID who wish to vote in May’s elections

People who want to vote in the series of elections being held on 2 May but don’t possess photographic ID can apply instead for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

Published: 18 Apr 24

Climate grant deadline approaches

The next deadline to apply to the new Wandsworth Climate Microgrants scheme is April 26.

Published: 16 Apr 24

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

If you’re aged 56 to 74, the NHS will automatically send a bowel cancer screening kit to you in the post. 

Published: 16 Apr 24

Two days left to register for postal votes at elections on 2 May

Eligible voters who wish to vote by post for the first time in the series of elections being held on Thursday, 2 May need to act now to secure their postal vote.

Published: 15 Apr 24

Candidates announced for West Putney ward by-election on 2 May 

Residents living in West Putney ward will have four candidates to choose from at a local by-election being held on Thursday, 2 May.

Published: 12 Apr 24

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.

Published: 11 Apr 24

Book tickets now for Get Set Go!

Get Set, Go! Is an event to help with the transition to adulthood for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Published: 11 Apr 24

Weaving Out Waste exhibition starts next week

An exhibition featuring a flowing textile river woven with recycled materials by hundreds of school children from 32 local schools is open to the public at weekends and bank holidays between 10am and 4pm until May 6. 

Published: 11 Apr 24

Not yet registered to vote on 2 May? Don’t worry you still have time to do so

People wishing to vote in the forthcoming series of elections on 2 May but not yet registered to vote still have time to register online to ensure they can take part on polling day.

Published: 10 Apr 24

Local case highlights importance of getting protected against measles

Parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children are up-to-date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations following a measles case in the borough this week.

Published: 05 Apr 24

West Putney ward by-election to be held on 2 May 

Residents living in West Putney ward will be invited to elect a new councillor at a local by-election to be held on Thursday, 2 May.

Published: 05 Apr 24

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.

Published: 05 Apr 24

Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2024

Details are available now of what’s in store at next month’s Wandsworth Heritage Festival, with the focus this year on health and wellbeing in Wandsworth’s past and present.

Published: 03 Apr 24

Still time to comment on proposals for four more School Streets 

Residents still have time to register their views on plans to introduce four more School Streets in the borough.

Published: 03 Apr 24

Find your next job at Employ Wandsworth

• Employ Wandsworth 2024 
• Friday May 17, 10am-3pm 
• Free to attend 

Published: 02 Apr 24