May 2019

• Publication of new guide brings rich history of Tooting Common to life

  Thanks to National Lottery players, the fascinating story of Tooting Common over the years is now readily available for local people to read and learn about following the publication of a new historical guide.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Cheer on the ultra-ploggers

  Wandsworth residents are being urged to cheer on a dedicated group of 'ploggers' running seven marathons in six days and picking up litter while they do it.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Battersea Park summer events kick off this weekend

  A summer of activities in Battersea Park starts this weekend with a chance to scale the heights, ride the waves and enjoy a spot of tea.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Wanted – more school governors

  Wandsworth is asking local people to consider becoming a school governor – and is keen to hear from people from all ethnicities and backgrounds so that governing bodies truly reflect the communities they serve.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Brand-new home for young mum

  A young mum of three from Battersea is delighted to be moving into a 3-bedroom house with her three children in the coming weeks.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Come to the launch of a programme of activities for young children

  Find out about local services for young children and join Wandsworth Children’s Centres for breakfast, lunch or tea at a family event next week.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Wandsworth ward boundaries set to change

  The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for Wandsworth Council.

  Published: 31 May 19

• Pocket Living housing scheme for Wandsworth first time buyers wins prestigious RIBA award

  An innovative affordable housing scheme aimed at first time buyers in Wandsworth has been named as one of this year’s winners in the prestigious RIBA London awards 2019.

  Published: 29 May 19

• 18 new shared ownership homes for Wandsworth

  Wandsworth residents are being offered the opportunity to buy a brand new shared ownership home in the heart of the borough.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Wandsworth welcomes new mayor

  Charities helping young people, animals and people suffering from Alzheimer’s will benefit this year from the fundraising efforts of new mayor Jane Cooper.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Wonderful weekends in Battersea Park

  On every Saturday and Sunday in June Battersea Park will be hosting a different activity which all the family can enjoy.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Celebrating this year’s top young chefs

  Wandsworth Young Chef of the Year finalists have prepared a gala lunch for 60 guests, including the Mayor of Wandsworth and members of the business community, to celebrate the success of this year’s competition.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Free parking on Monday’s bank holiday

  Motorists are being reminded they can park for free in the borough’s parking zones on bank holiday Monday.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Council leader unveils new cabinet team

  A new line up of Wandsworth Council’s cabinet was endorsed this week at the annual council meeting. The changes see two new members join council leader Ravi Govindia and his cabinet team.

  Published: 24 May 19

• Please don't bring barbecues to parks

  With warm weather forecast this bank holiday weekend, people are being reminded that they should not bring barbecues into Wandsworth’s parks and open spaces.

  Published: 24 May 19

• What to do this half term

  There is a feast of play schemes and family activities across the borough this half term to keep youngsters entertained.

  Published: 23 May 19

• Wandsworth Heritage Festival starts this Saturday

  The Wandsworth Heritage Festival starts this weekend and this year explores the theme Entertaining Wandsworth.

  Published: 21 May 19

• Could you help a young person in trouble?

  The council’s Youth Offending Team is looking for volunteers to support vulnerable young people being interviewed by the police.

  Published: 20 May 19

• EU elections next week

  The European parliamentary elections are next Thursday (May 23), with polling centres open from 7am to 10pm.

  Published: 17 May 19

• Happy Street artist Yinka Ilori checks rail bridge works

  Work is now under way to transform a dull railway bridge underpass in Wandsworth into a colourful Happy Street.

  Published: 17 May 19

• Using penalty notices frees up parks police for more patrols

  People who misbehave and commit antisocial behaviour in some of the borough’s largest and busiest open spaces face being handed on-the-spot fines from next week.

  Published: 17 May 19

• One day parking changes for Wimbledon tennis charity event

  Changes to normal parking rules in Southfields will come into effect for one day only this weekend in response to a large-scale event being staged at the home of the Wimbledon tennis championships.

  Published: 15 May 19

• Fragmented Follies at the Pump House Gallery

  Fragmented Follies, an outdoor art commission by Sam Jacob Studio, is on display in Battersea Park this week.

  Published: 14 May 19

• Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2019

  The Wandsworth Heritage Festival runs from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 9 June 2019, and this year explores the theme Entertaining Wandsworth.

  Published: 10 May 19

• Get physical and improve your mental wellbeing

  Wandsworth is giving away free guest passes to council gym facilities as part of its commitment to Mental Health Awareness Week next week.

  Published: 10 May 19

• Plogging comes to Wandsworth

  The Swedish fitness craze 'plogging' is coming to Wandsworth.

  Published: 10 May 19

• Blue badge fraud team handed prestigious award

  The town hall’s team of investigators who target those who defraud or steal from the public purse has been awarded a prize for its work.

  Published: 10 May 19

• Technological help for sensory-impaired children

  The Wandsworth Sensory Support Service, which supports sensory-impaired young people, is holding a free event to guide families through the technological support available.

  Published: 07 May 19

• Spectacular launch for the Wandsworth Arts Fringe

  The tenth annual Wandsworth Arts Fringe starts today with a spectacular launch event in Shillington Park, Battersea.

  Published: 03 May 19

• Big turnout for Employ Wandsworth 2019

  More than 750 people went along to last week’s Employ Wandsworth jobs and skills event which proved to be one of the most successful yet.

  Published: 03 May 19

• Free parking on bank holiday Monday

  Motorists are being reminded they can park for free in marked out parking bays in all of the borough’s parking zones on bank holiday Monday.

  Published: 03 May 19

• Michael is Wandsworth’s Young Person of the Year

  Gifted student and sportsman and keen volunteer Michael Enriquez has won this year’s Wandsworth Young Person of the Year Award.

  Published: 03 May 19

• Another 220 electric vehicle sockets fitted to Wandsworth street lights

  People living in Wandsworth are in pole position to make the switch to an electric vehicle with the completion of a project to fit charging sockets to another 220 street lights across the borough.

  Published: 03 May 19

• Councils disappointed by court decision on Heathrow

  Councils are disappointed in the High Court’s failure to quash the Government’s Airport National Policy Statement (ANPS), regarding Heathrow expansion. Councils argue this could bring long-term damage to the health of millions of Londoners.

  Published: 01 May 19