August 2025

• Send in your suggestions for the Wandsworth Green Plaque scheme 

  Nominations are once again open for the Wandsworth Green Plaque scheme commemorating the borough’s important and historic people, places, events and buildings.  

  Published: 29 Aug 25

• Join Ainsley Harriott in celebrating African Caribbean Food Month 

  There’s still time for local people, businesses, community organisations and schools to get involved in our African Caribbean Food Month.

  Published: 29 Aug 25

• Sustainable September returns with 80 green-focused events across Wandsworth

  Sustainable September is back with a bang as Wandsworth will host more than 80 community-focused events and activities across the borough next month.

  Published: 26 Aug 25

• Battersea Park’s Albert Gate to be repaired following damage

  Repair work has begun to fix Battersea Park’s Grade II listed Albert Gate after a large lorry struck it when entering the park last week, causing the complete collapse of the supporting stonework and gate.

  Published: 26 Aug 25

• Fire in waste collection truck caused by small lithium battery

  A fire broke out in the back of a waste collection truck at 7.20am last Wednesday morning caused by a small lithium battery in a recycling bag.

  Published: 26 Aug 25

• Results day marks a new chapter for Wandsworth pupils

  Students across Wandsworth opened their GCSE results today, kickstarting a new, exciting chapter in their lives.

  Published: 21 Aug 25

• Barn Elms Sports Centre tennis courts reopen after renovation

  The tennis courts at Barn Elms Sports Centre have officially reopened following major renovation works led by Wandsworth Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), funded by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project.

  Published: 21 Aug 25

• New life Down Under for Wandsworth street sign

  A Roehampton street sign has a new home in Australia after our 7 Rings, 7 Days programme added a little romance to its recycling journey.

  Published: 18 Aug 25

• Celebrating Wandsworth’s results day achievers

  Schools and colleges across Wandsworth saw students collecting their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 results this week, marking the end of one stage of their education and the start of the next.

  Published: 14 Aug 25

• Preserving our past: Wandsworth’s historic street name plates rescued

  Heritage signs across the borough, some of which are thought to be over 150 years old, are due to be carefully restored where possible, as part of our work to protect and celebrate local heritage and increase pride in our streets. 

  Published: 14 Aug 25

• Wandsworth Council announces Alton Renewal Plan September ballot

  Wandsworth Council has confirmed that a resident ballot will take place this September as part of the ongoing renewal plans for the Alton Estate in Roehampton.

  Published: 14 Aug 25

• Guides help people with disabilities get out and about 

  New free guides will make it easier for residents and visitors with disabilities to visit public buildings in Wandsworth, including libraries, leisure centres and entertainment venues.  

  Published: 11 Aug 25

• Wild Wandsworth: Help shape Wandsworth’s new Biodiversity Action Plan

  Wandsworth is going wild, and you’re invited to be part of it. You can help protect local wildlife and restore habitats by taking part in a short survey to shape our new Biodiversity Action Plan.

  Published: 07 Aug 25

• Landmark tree saved by Wandsworth Council

  A grapefruit tree which has been growing in Battersea since it was brought from Grenada in the 1980s has been protected by a Tree Preservation Order.  

  Published: 07 Aug 25

• New outdoor gym and refurbished ball court open at Garratt Park

  A new chapter has begun for Garratt Park as a refurbished ball court and brand-new gym were opened today, a huge improvement to the park’s facilities.

  Published: 06 Aug 25

• Wandsworth to significantly expand free school meals eligibility

  Free school meals will soon be available for hundreds of additional secondary school children in Wandsworth as the council announces a major expansion of the scheme from September 2025.

  Published: 06 Aug 25

• Over 600 fines issued for fly-tipping in Wandsworth in 2025

  Wandsworth Council has issued 623 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to individuals found illegally dumping rubbish in the first half of 2025.

  Published: 04 Aug 25

• More families to receive help with school uniform cost under expanded voucher scheme

  Hundreds more Wandsworth families will receive help with school uniform costs as the council expands its School Uniform Support Scheme to include more children under its Access for All programme.

  Published: 04 Aug 25

• Help make Wandsworth a breastfeeding friendly borough

  This World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August), Wandsworth Council is highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and encouraging local businesses and public venues to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme, helping parents feel supported when feeding their babies out and about.

  Published: 01 Aug 25

• Key handover at Paddock School marks a step forward for Wandsworth’s SEND offer

  The keys have officially been handed over for the new Paddock Secondary and Sixth Form School building located on Broadwater Road Tooting, a major milestone in Wandsworth Council’s efforts to expand high-quality, local specialist education for children and young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

  Published: 01 Aug 25