April 2023

Bank holiday council services

To find out about opening hours and service changes over the bank holiday weekend, including parking, waste and recycling, libraries and leisure centres visit our website.

Published: 28 Apr 23

Wandsworth gets ready to party during long Coronation weekend

• 144 street parties planned across the borough
• Fees waived as part of the council’s work to make sure everyone can celebrate the coronation
• Organisers encouraged to share images via social media

Published: 27 Apr 23

Mega Skip Day this weekend

The next Mega Skip Day is this Saturday (29 April) at seven locations across the borough. 

Published: 27 Apr 23

Last few days of consultation on new action plan to tackle local flood risk

The council is updating its Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) and is urging residents and businesses to contribute to make sure it’s effective in meeting the public’s needs.

Published: 27 Apr 23

Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2023 

This year’s Wandsworth Heritage Festival runs from May 20 – June 11 and will explore the theme Educating Wandsworth. 

Published: 27 Apr 23

Cabinet renews its commitment to build a fairer, compassionate and more sustainable borough

• Cabinet team will put residents first
• Renewed pledge to deliver better services for same low council tax
• One new face joins top team of lead members

Published: 27 Apr 23

New safer short cuts for those travelling by bike

• Four new schemes encouraging cycling
• Enhanced safety measures for all road users
• Providing more options for those travelling on two wheels

Published: 26 Apr 23

Children at two primaries in Tooting join Wandsworth’s network of School Streets

• Children and parents have safer and healthier journeys to and from school
• Vehicles not permitted to travel past school gates at drop-off and pick-up times
• Scheme delivering cleaner air outside the school gates

Published: 25 Apr 23

Building much-needed homes on a previously underused site

• Once completed, Colson Way in Furzedown will provide eight new supported housing apartments.
• The scheme is part of our Homes for Wandsworth programme to build 1,000 new council homes.
• The council is delivering infill schemes like this to ensure more borough residents have a place to call home.

Published: 25 Apr 23

Battersea schoolchildren ask drivers to help improve local air quality

Local schoolchildren have been getting active in Battersea and Nine Elms thanks to Wandsworth Council’s air quality improvement programme.

Published: 25 Apr 23

Still time to share your experiences with Wandsworth’s Cost of Living Commission

• Commission set up to help residents through economic crisis
• Focusing on impact of rising costs of food, fuel, housing and transport
• Identifying how council can better support struggling households

Published: 24 Apr 23

Wandsworth Council announces borough-wide gardening competition

• We are encouraging our green-fingered residents to take part in a gardening competition. 
• Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place across three categories. 

• Council residents should submit their entry by 1st September 2023. 

Published: 21 Apr 23

Where to celebrate the Coronation  

• Council has funded a wide range of community events to make sure everyone can take part
• Celebrations held across the borough including parks 
• Activities include screenings, tea parties, live music and family fun   

Published: 20 Apr 23

Families can help choose best design for revamped Coronation Gardens play area

• Three design options for new-look playground
• Plans include boost for bio-diversity and wildlife
• Council listening to views of local people

Published: 20 Apr 23

No Mow May returns for 2023 

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

Published: 20 Apr 23

Giant jellyfish take over Southside as Single Use Planet exhibition opens 

• Collaborative project sees children from more than 30 schools work with a professional artist to explore single use plastics   
• Part of the council’s work to become more sustainable   
• Public can view their artwork at Southside Shopping Centre until May 5 

Published: 19 Apr 23

Mega Skip Day coming soon 

The next Mega Skip Day will be on Saturday 29 April, with skips in seven locations. 

Published: 18 Apr 23

Could you spare an hour a week supporting local charity that helps people do their weekly shop

A Wandsworth based charity that helps older people and those with disabilities do their weekly shop has launched an appeal for new volunteers.

Published: 14 Apr 23

Post Office moves along high street to new premises with longer opening hours

• New post office opens June 1st
• 14 extra hours of Post Office services a week
• Same wide range of products and services

Published: 14 Apr 23

Don't miss your chance to comment on air quality

• April 17 deadline to share your views on how to clean up Wandsworth's air
• Comments will form part of recommendations from the Wandsworth Citizen’s Assembly on Air Quality
• Part of the council’s work to review its Air Quality Action Plan

Published: 13 Apr 23

Coronation grants to help Wandsworth celebrate

• Council grants given to local groups for events celebrating the Coronation
• Targeted at residents who would otherwise miss out
• Part of The Big Help Out celebrating community and volunteering

Published: 13 Apr 23

Open call for cultural tenant to move into brand new Battersea home

Cultural organisations looking for new premises to grow are invited to apply for tenancy of Wandsworth's next cultural space to open for business.

Published: 13 Apr 23

Meet potential employers at Employ Wandsworth jobs fair

• Wandsworth largest jobs fair returns in May 
• Meet potential employers and find out about job opportunities 
• Suitable for people at any stage of their career 

Published: 12 Apr 23

New cycle lanes and road safety measures introduced in Furzedown

• Package of safety measures unveiled
• Scheme responds to residents’ calls to “make Mitcham Lane safe for all”
• Council committed to listening to resident and business feedback

Published: 12 Apr 23

Playground revamp complete at Battersea’s Shillington Park

• New look playground and outdoor gym
• Final design and play equipment chosen by residents
• Scheme caters to both adults and children

Published: 06 Apr 23

New look bigger and better Northcote Library opening soon

• Landmark project now nearing completion
• Better equipped new library offering more services
• Modern new community centre also opening soon

Published: 05 Apr 23

Hard-hitting report tackles ongoing health inequalities in mental health services

Published: 05 Apr 23

Less than a fortnight left to have your say on plans to extend bus service from Balham to Springfield Hospital site

• Bus chiefs plan extension to route 315
• Plans welcomed by Wandsworth’s cabinet member
• Part of TfL’s plans for ULEZ expansion

Published: 03 Apr 23

Awards for Wandsworth’s outstanding female business stars  

The winners have been announced of this year’s Wandsworth Enterprising Women’s Awards, spotlighting the borough’s best female-led businesses.

Published: 03 Apr 23