June 2024

Mega skips day at seven locations across Wandsworth

• Free mega skips across borough.  
• Residents can dispose of bulky waste.  
• 18 mega skip days a year.  

Published: 29 Jun 24

Applications open for fund to help voluntary sector organisations respond to Cost of Living crisis

• £350,000 fund focused on projects supporting people directly affected by the Cost of Living crisis
• Grants awarded will be between £2,500 - £15,000
• Fund helps keep people who need support warm and fed during winter and beyond

Published: 28 Jun 24

New operator to begin takeover of EV charging points

• Changes to payment for some lamppost chargers will begin on 8 July
• The only change for users will be the app payment is made to.

Published: 28 Jun 24

Street party applications open soon for Car Free Day celebrations

• Hosting a street party on Car Free Day is FREE. 
• Applications are open from 15 July until 16 August. 
• Car Free Day brings communities together and helps reduce air pollution. 

Published: 28 Jun 24

Remember to bring your photo ID for the election

Voters will be required to show photographic identification at polling stations on General Election day (Thursday 4 July) before they are given a ballot paper.

Published: 25 Jun 24

Council’s CCTV cameras help rid streets of two-foot long machete

An alert and quick-thinking camera operator at Wandsworth Council’s CCTV control centre has helped get a fearsome machete off the streets and aided the police in arresting its owner.

Published: 21 Jun 24

You can now recycle all your food waste

Published: 21 Jun 24

Honouring the 76th anniversary of the Windrush arrival

Wandsworth Council proudly celebrates Windrush Day, marking the 76th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at the port of Tilbury in 1948.

Published: 20 Jun 24

Council takes positive action on e-bike parking

Wandsworth Council is installing 111 parking bays for e-bikes across the borough.

Published: 20 Jun 24

Wandsworth celebrates Refugee Week as a proud Borough of Sanctuary

• The theme of Refugee Week 2024 is ‘Our home’ 
• Wandsworth recently gained Borough of Sanctuary status after extensive work to welcome, support and celebrate refugees

Published: 19 Jun 24

Midnight tonight is deadline to register to vote in general election

People intending to vote in next month’s general election who are not yet registered to do so, have until midnight tonight (Tuesday) to register.

Published: 18 Jun 24

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

Changes to parking rules across the Southfields area will come into effect on Monday, 1 July at the start of the Wimbledon tennis championships.  

Published: 18 Jun 24

Free Support for Creative Businesses with Wandsworth Council’s Re:Create Programme 2024-2025

Wandsworth Council and Creative United are joining forces once again to offer local creative businesses free, tailored one-to-one support.

Published: 14 Jun 24

Join us on Clean Air Day

Local people are invited to two pop-up events next Thursday (June 20) to mark Clean Air Day 2024.

Published: 14 Jun 24

Food waste collections have started

Published: 14 Jun 24

Immunisation helps protect your baby when they need it most

Whooping cough cases are rising in London and the illness can be life-threatening for newborns. If you are pregnant, getting your vaccine when offered helps protect your baby in their first weeks of life.

Published: 13 Jun 24

Three more primaries joining Wandsworth’s network of School Streets

Three more primary schools will join the borough’s network of School Streets next week.

Published: 12 Jun 24

Deadline to register to vote in general election is next Tuesday

With a general election being held on Thursday, 4 July residents not yet registered to vote are being urged to apply now.

Published: 11 Jun 24

Be part of the Brighter Living Fair

Local community and voluntary organisations and businesses are invited to get involved in this year's Brighter Living Fair promoting healthy, safe and independent living.

Published: 11 Jun 24

Find out what's on to support carers

Carers Week is here and we are excited to celebrate Carers in Wandsworth and all they do with our Carers Week events. Read on to find out what's happening, support available and how you can join in the celebrations.

Published: 10 Jun 24

WAF 2024 kicks off!

The Wandsworth Arts Fringe starts today, with 17 days of brand-new theatre, dance, music, art, family and community events, cabaret and comedy.

Published: 07 Jun 24

Food waste collections - start on Monday 10 June

• Food waste recycling collections start on Monday 10 June on your usual collection day. 

• All households with enough space at the front of their property for a food waste caddy, e.g. a front garden or driveway, have received their caddies. 

• If your neighbour has their food waste caddies but we missed you, get in touch through our online form.  

Published: 07 Jun 24

D-Day 80th Anniversary: Proud son of Wandsworth Borough

General Sir Richard Gale is celebrated today for his role in liberating Europe from Nazi tyranny 80 years ago. General Gale led a division of troops into occupied territory by air - landing himself by glider in occupied France.

Published: 06 Jun 24

Consultation continues on latest plans for School Streets

The council is continuing to consult residents on proposals for two more School Streets. 

Published: 06 Jun 24

Summer in… activities come to Wandsworth parks from June 8

The popular Summer In… programme of free events returns to Wandsworth parks from Saturday (June 8).

Published: 05 Jun 24

Traffic light changes happening in Putney High Street 

Work is underway to upgrade traffic lights in Putney High Street.

Published: 03 Jun 24