June 2023

Reminder that Wandsworth Bridge to close for essential safety works

Residents are reminded that Wandsworth Bridge will close to vehicle traffic on July 24 for around 10 weeks to allow for essential repairs to be carried out.

Published: 30 Jun 23

Trading standards to enforce the illegal sale of vapes

Trading Standards Officers are to make unannounced visits to premises throughout the borough to crack down on the illegal selling of vapes. 

Published: 30 Jun 23

Apply now to the Wandsworth Grant Fund

Round 24 of the Wandsworth Grant Fund is now open for applications.

Published: 29 Jun 23

Council’s popular Mega Skips scheme is being expanded

• Popular waste disposal events to increase by 50 per cent
• More opportunities for residents to deposit unwanted items free of charge
• Scheme has already led to an 11 per cent reduction in flytips

Published: 29 Jun 23

Citizens’ Assembly on air quality makes final recommendations

• Independent assembly made up of local people comes up with 53 recommendations to clean up the air, improve people’s health and tackle climate change. 
• In a new approach to participatory democracy in action, assembly members presented their ideas directly to council at last night’s environment meeting. 
• The council is now studying the proposal and will report back in September.  
• Local people can read the report and give feedback at upcoming online meeting. 

Published: 28 Jun 23

Businesses encouraged to create safe space for LGBTQ+ customers

• Wandsworth businesses urged to join the Ask for Clive scheme.
• Council has funded free training so businesses can be LGBTQ+ friendly.
• Campaign launched during Pride Month and will continue througout the year.

Published: 28 Jun 23

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

• Changes in place throughout the championships 
• All existing Southfields parking zones merged into one superzone
• All households in the area given two free permits for visitors  

Published: 26 Jun 23

Dispose of your batteries safely and responsibly 

Published: 23 Jun 23

Final weekend of Wandsworth Arts Fringe

The Wandsworth Arts Fringe ends on Sunday, but there’s still plenty of arts and culture to enjoy.

Published: 23 Jun 23

NHS England delays its consultation on transferring child cancer care

• Consultation moved back to the autumn.
• More time for people to have their say.
• Council leader says consultation must be 'comprehensive and meaningful'.

Published: 23 Jun 23

Mega Skip Day this weekend

The next Mega Skip Day is today Saturday (June 24), with skips in five locations between 9am and 12noon. 

Published: 23 Jun 23

One month to go until Wandsworth Bridge closes for essential safety works

• Essential safety repairs will start on July 24 and last approximately 10 weeks
• Pedestrian access maintained throughout and cyclists can wheel their bikes across
• Repairs needed to avoid longer term closure and disruption

Published: 23 Jun 23

Last chance to comment on Totterdown Street plans

If you want to comment on proposed changes to Totterdown Street in Tooting, including part pedestrianisation, you must do so by Sunday (June 25).

Published: 22 Jun 23

Wandsworth launches action on housing

• Building more council homes.
• Improving standards for council tenants and private renters.
• Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
• Supporting residents with additional needs.

Published: 22 Jun 23

Residents’ views will shape planned improvements at Furzedown Rec

• More than £680,000 set aside to fund improvements
• Plans include new playground and better landscaping
• Helping support local people to be healthier and happier

Published: 22 Jun 23

Council’s new fleet of refuse trucks to be powered by cooking oil not diesel

• New eco-fuelled refuse and recycling trucks on the way.
• Powered by vegetable oil not diesel.
• Delivering better air quality and 90 per cent reduction in carbon emissions.

Published: 21 Jun 23

New Sanctuary Strategy announced for Refugee Week

• Wandsworth Council strengthens commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers
• Proposed new Sanctuary Strategy will be discussed by councillors
• Builds on extensive existing work to welcome, support and celebrate refugees

Published: 19 Jun 23

Wandsworth welcomes new Apple store as borough goes for culture title

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has welcomed the innovation, education and cultural opportunities brought by tech giant Apple establishing their London base here in the borough.

Published: 16 Jun 23

Last chance to take part in Great Big Green Week  

Great Big Green Week, a programme of more than 50 environment-related events and activities, goes out on a high note this weekend. 

Published: 16 Jun 23

NHS England “not listening” to local parents on child cancer care

• Parent says NHS England ‘not listening’
• Councillors told it is “unsafe” for very sick children to travel by public transport
• Medical staff warn plans risk losing 25 years of paediatric cancer care expertise

Published: 16 Jun 23

Comprehensive road safety measures to be introduced at Battersea Bridge

• Transport for London scheme improves safety on both sides of Battersea Bridge
• Scheme delivers new pedestrian crossings, bus lanes, cycle signals and protected cycle lane
• Announcement welcomed by Wandsworth’s Cabinet Member for Transport

Published: 15 Jun 23

Nominate an unsung community hero for a Wandsworth Civic Award

Nominations have opened for the 2023 Wandsworth Civic Awards, awarded to people who have made a significant contribution to the borough but whose efforts go unrecognised.

Published: 15 Jun 23

Mega Skip Day coming soon

The next Mega Skip Day will be on Saturday June 24, with skips in five locations.

Published: 15 Jun 23

Wandsworth Arts Fringe continues

The Wandsworth Arts Fringe continues this week with a host of events taking place at multiple venues all over the borough.

Published: 15 Jun 23

Council leader welcomes Mayor’s intervention in fight to save children’s cancer care at St George’s Hospital

• Councillor Hogg welcomes Mayor’s decision to conduct a review into NHS England plans
• Visited St George’s Hospital last week to meet medical staff
• Pledges council will fight plans to move cancer care

Published: 14 Jun 23

Can you help your neighbourhood’s trees survive the heat

• Can you offer a helping hand your nearest street tree
• A good watering will help keep your street green and leafy
• Borough boasts some 56,000 trees - including 15,000 in residential streets

Published: 14 Jun 23

Mayor announces major expansion to ULEZ scrappage scheme to cover all small businesses in London and all London families receiving child benefit

• All Londoners receiving child benefit can apply
• Small businesses registered in London with fewer than 50 employees – not just sole traders and micro businesses – will be eligible, and charities operating in London will be allowed to scrap or retrofit up to three vans or minibuses instead of just one
• Care workers who need support to be targeted for help
• Mayor says additional action taken after listening to concerns about plans for further improvements in air quality by expansion of ULEZ

Published: 12 Jun 23

Drop-in sessions so public can find out more about Parkrun consultation for Battersea Park

• Information sessions held to answer queries about Parkrun consultation
• Proposed 5km route would avoid grassed areas - only hard surfaced avenues used
• If approved, events could be held every Saturday morning

Published: 12 Jun 23

Wandsworth launches campaign to be London Borough of Culture 2025

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has announced that Wandsworth will join the race for London Borough of Culture 2025.

Published: 09 Jun 23

Children at two more primaries to benefit from School Streets scheme

• Children and parents to enjoy safer and healthier journeys to and from school
• Vehicles not permitted to travel past school gates at drop-off and pick-up times
• Helping deliver cleaner air at school entrances

Published: 08 Jun 23

Great Big Green Week starts this weekend

• Great Big Green Week runs from June 10-18
• More than 50 free events and activities including a pop-up farm
• Many events supported by council grants

Published: 08 Jun 23

BT fined over unsafe practices at works site in Putney

• Council prosecutes telecoms company over unsafe work space
• Case highlights ‘cavalier attitude’ to safety
• Court told safety measures “not my job”

Published: 07 Jun 23

Last few days of Wandsworth Heritage Festival

There's still chance to enjoy a packed programme of events before the Wandsworth Heritage Festival comes to an end on June 11. 

Published: 07 Jun 23

How to own your own home

The council’s Home Ownership team will be holding an online web chat on June 22nd with information and advice on schemes to specifically help Wandsworth council tenants get on the housing ladder.

Published: 07 Jun 23

Roehampton’s refurbished tennis courts offering free sessions for all ages

• New look tennis courts part of a £105k investment at Roehampton Playing Fields. 
• Free family sessions with rackets provided to promote the sport. 
• Opportunities for children and adults to get active. 

Published: 07 Jun 23

Find out more about Totterdown Street plans

Find out more about proposed changes to Totterdown Street in Tooting, including part pedestrianisation. at one of two drop-in engagement events at Tooting Market next week. 

Published: 05 Jun 23

Wandsworth Arts Fringe starts this week

The Wandsworth Arts Fringe kicks off on Friday (June 9), with more than 130 events taking place over 17 days at multiple venues all over the borough.

Published: 05 Jun 23

Heritage Festival continues

The Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2023 continues until June 11, including guided walks, talks, a family drop-in archaeology session and the unveiling of a new Wandsworth Green Plaque. 

Published: 01 Jun 23

Wandsworth celebrates Pride Month  

Wandsworth will be running events and flying the Pride flag during the whole of June as part of its commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.   

Published: 01 Jun 23

Hundreds attend Employ Wandsworth 2023 

More than 650 people met potential employers and found out about local job opportunities at Employ Wandsworth last week.  

Published: 01 Jun 23