March 2020

Don’t fall for fake text messages warning of lockdown fines

Residents are being warned to be on their guard against a series of scam text messages telling people they have been fined for flouting the Government’s ‘lockdown’ rules.

Published: 30 Mar 20

Local candidates ready to work as businesses recruit during Coronavirus crisis

Wandsworth Council's jobs agency is working hard to help local residents get into new employment after they were made redundant during the Coronavirus crisis.

Published: 30 Mar 20

Leader visits new town hall food depot

A new food distribution depot has been set up in the town hall so that vital supplies can be sent out to the people that most need them.  

Published: 30 Mar 20

Council leader urges people to stop flouting health advice

People ignoring the Government’s medical guidance on social distancing are putting their lives and the lives of others at risk, Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia has warned.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Council makes rates relief grants available to Wandsworth businesses

Wandsworth Council is urging small businesses who are eligible for business rates relief to make a claim for grants if they have been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Why must dogs be kept on leads in parks

Some people have questioned why there are new rules in place in parks and open spaces requiring owners to keep their dogs on leads.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Laws on registering deaths changes due to Coronavirus pandemic

New legislation being put through Parliament will lead to changes in the way the state records deaths and stillbirths during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Leader reminds residents about Wandsworth Community Hub

The leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia is reminding people who need support that they can contact the council's new Community Hub

Published: 27 Mar 20

Army delivers protective equipment for Wandsworth’s social care workers

An emergency supply of masks and aprons has been delivered to the council by the British Army.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Policing update from Sally Benatar

The SW Borough Commander writes: On Tuesday, 24th March, Commissioner Cressida Dick spoke with the media about our policing position following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Wandsworth Mayor thanks school staff

The Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Jane Cooper has put out a big thank you to schools for continuing to educate the borough’s children in very difficult circumstances.  

Published: 27 Mar 20

Beware Covid-19 scammers

People are being urged to stop and check before clicking on a link in an unsolicited email, or placing an online order with a new company.

Published: 27 Mar 20

Making sure waste and recycling is collected during the Coronavirus crisis

Changes are to be made to Wandsworth’s garden waste removal service during the Coronavirus pandemic with the council giving priority to household waste and recycling collections and ensuring the borough’s streets are kept clean.

Published: 26 Mar 20

Call for retired social workers to return to work to help vulnerable residents

Retired social workers are being urged by the council to come back to work and help support vulnerable Wandsworth residents through the Coronavirus crisis.

Published: 26 Mar 20

Local leaders listen to Coronavirus concerns in business online forum

Wandsworth's business community logged on today to a live session with senior council officers and Wandsworth Chamber to get guidance on the difficulties they are facing during the Coronavirus crisis.

Published: 26 Mar 20

Council leader visits new community hub

The leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia has paid a visit to the new Community Hub.  

Published: 25 Mar 20

New helpline for those who need support during Coronavirus pandemic

Vulnerable, isolated residents can now access support from a new Community Hub launched today by Wandsworth Council.

Published: 24 Mar 20

Playgrounds close in parks to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Playgrounds, outdoor gyms, toilets and all other facilities in Wandsworth's parks and commons have been closed following the latest guidelines on social distancing.  

Published: 24 Mar 20

Health staff, key workers and volunteers prioritised in parking changes to address Covid19 spread

To enable those who work in health services or deliver vital community support – including other care staff and volunteers, key workers and those providing help to vulnerable residents can apply for an emergency parking dispensation, giving them priority over parking in the borough.

Published: 23 Mar 20

Small businesses to receive grants to help during Coronavirus pandemic

Businesses eligible for grants to help during the Coronavirus pandemic are being written to today (Monday) by Wandsworth Council, outlining the steps they need to take to claim financial assistance.

Published: 23 Mar 20

Two metre rule vital in keeping safe and preventing spread of virus in parks and open spaces

People visiting Wandsworth’s parks, commons and other outdoor spaces are being urgently reminded of the vital need to follow the latest medical advice on social distancing.

Published: 23 Mar 20

Day centre to close to protect vulnerable adults

The Holybourne Day Centre in Roehampton In Wandsworth has closed to protect some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents from coronavirus.  The centre in Roehampton is for older people with Alzeheimer’s and Dementia.

Published: 23 Mar 20

Statement from the leader of the council Ravi Govindia

I’d like to reassure the residents of Wandsworth that we are continuing to work hard to keep people safe and maintain vital services.

Published: 20 Mar 20

Coronavirus risk means libraries to close

Libraries in Wandsworth have in response to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak and in line with Government guidance on reducing infection risks for our community.

Published: 20 Mar 20

Met urges public vigilance around coronavirus-related scams

The Met Police are warning the public to be vigilant to a number of scams being perpetrated by criminals looking to cash in on people’s fears about coronavirus.

Published: 20 Mar 20

Latest information on support for children, families and schools during Covid-19 outbreak

Wandsworth Council’s children’s services department is committed to maintaining support and services for schools and for all the borough’s children, and especially for our most vulnerable children and families, whilst joining the national effort to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

Published: 20 Mar 20

A message from Chief Superintendent Sally Benatar from the Metropolitan Police

Author: Sally Benatar, South West Borough Commander

Published: 19 Mar 20

Latest information on loss of gas supply in Tooting

*Update at 10am: Gas is now available to all of the remaining affected properties in Tooting. Read more.  

Published: 19 Mar 20

Council offers reassurance on rents and council tax

Town hall finance chiefs in Wandsworth are offering reassurance to residents and council tenants who may find themselves struggling to pay their bills during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.

Published: 19 Mar 20

Thank you for volunteering

Update, Friday April 14: Thank you to everyone who has registered with Wandsworth Council as a COVID-19 volunteer.  If you haven’t heard back from us yet, don’t worry - we are currently matching information about volunteers with organisations who need help, to ensure your skills and offer of help is given to those who most need it.

Almost 300 people have responded since 5pm yesterday to our call to volunteer to help others during the coronavirus crisis. 

Published: 18 Mar 20

Steps being taken to limit spread of Coronavirus

Following Government guidance on limiting the spread of Coronavirus, schools are to close to most pupils from the end of Friday, while some council services are being suspended and events postponed to ensure people are kept safe and staff resources can be directed towards supporting the most vulnerable in our community.

Published: 18 Mar 20

Public’s chance to deliver their verdict on scheme that’s cut West Hill rat run traffic by 22 per cent

A public consultation is drawing to a close into the merits of a scheme that has so far seen a 22 per cent reduction in rat run traffic through a neighbourhood in West Hill.

Published: 13 Mar 20

Sign up for social care course

If English is your second language and you are interested in becoming a social care worker, sign up now for a seven-week course starting in April.

Published: 13 Mar 20

CCTV YouTube appeal – help us catch fly-tip offenders

Help us catch fly-tip offenders, following the launch of our ‘Caught on Camera’ campaign last week. Watch Episode One and let us know if you have any information about the people in the video.

Published: 13 Mar 20

Future looks bright for popular Grade II listed town centre pub with new investment scheme approved

Investment in Wandsworth town centre has been given another boost with plans approved that will help safeguard the future of a landmark historic pub.

Published: 13 Mar 20

Tooting residents speak up at Let’s Talk

Published: 13 Mar 20

First wave for stores announced for Battersea Power Station

Wandsworth Council has welcomed news that a range of businesses will be moving into Battersea Power Station providing hundreds of jobs for local people.

Published: 12 Mar 20

Decide on your quit date and go for it this No Smoking Day

March 11 is National No Smoking Day, and Wandsworth smokers are encouraged to make the most of free support available to help them quit.

Published: 11 Mar 20

Another cut in fuel bills for thousands of council homes

People living in nearly 3,000 homes on Wandsworth housing estates will see their heating and hot water bills reduced by a third during the next financial year.

Published: 11 Mar 20

Apply now for neighbourhood funding

Applicants seeking funding from the Wandsworth Local Fund have just under a month to submit their application.

Published: 11 Mar 20

Residents in Tooting ward can have their say on local services

Residents living in Tooting ward will be able to raise issues of local concern with senior councillors and town hall officials at a special feedback session later this week.

Published: 10 Mar 20

Egg-ceptional Easter egg trial in Battersea Park

Love Parks Wandsworth is back – and so is the Augmented Reality Easter Egg Game!

Published: 10 Mar 20

Caught on Camera – CCTV YouTube campaign launches to catch fly-tippers in the act

No one likes a fly-tipper, which is why Wandsworth Council is launching a CCTV appeal to catch litter louts in the act.

Published: 06 Mar 20

Awards for sporting stars and community heroes

Published: 06 Mar 20

Battersea cycle contraflow scheme set for six month trial

Work is about to begin implementing a trial scheme to provide cyclists in Battersea with a safe and convenient short cut that links a quiet residential street with an existing cycle route.

Published: 06 Mar 20

It’s time for St George’s Question Time!

Wandsworth residents can attend a Question Time style event next week to find out more about the services provided by the St George’s Hospital NHS Trust and give their feedback to hospital chiefs and patient representatives.

Published: 06 Mar 20

Awards recognise young people’s achievements

The achievements of 72 young people from Wandsworth have been recognised at the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards in the Wandsworth Civic Suite last week.

Published: 05 Mar 20

Wandsworth residents will again pay the UK’s lowest average council tax bills

Councillors have formally approved next year’s budget which means borough residents will once again pay the lowest average council tax bills in the UK.

Published: 05 Mar 20

Southfields upgrade gets underway

The first phase of planned improvements to the Southfields shopping area is progressing well, with around half of Replingham Road repaved.

Published: 05 Mar 20

Here are the 27 residential streets which are set to have bike hangars

The town hall has unveiled a list of 27 residential streets across Wandsworth which could soon have bike hangars.

Published: 04 Mar 20

Green light for lower speed limits on borough’s B-roads

Local people have comprehensively backed plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on some of the borough’s busiest B-roads

Published: 03 Mar 20

Work well underway to improve Bedford Hill’s street scene

Work is now well underway delivering a series of environmental improvements to the street scene along Balham’s Bedford Hill.

Published: 03 Mar 20

Southfields primary school’s maths results propel it into England’s elite

The standard of maths teaching and learning at Sheringdale School in Southfields has seen it climb into England’s top two per cent of high performing schools.

Published: 03 Mar 20