March 2024

Putney businesses looking forward to boat race boost

Hospitality businesses in Putney are gearing up for the arrival of rowing fans on Saturday for this year’s Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat races.

Published: 28 Mar 24

Free bay parking for visiting friends and family on Easter bank holidays

Residents welcoming friends and family over the Easter break can tell their visitors they won’t need to pay for parking on the two bank holidays if they arrive by car. 

Published: 28 Mar 24

Women celebrate Enterprise Day at Wandsworth awards event

The winners of this year's Wandsworth Women's Enterprise Awards have been announced at a star-studded event with guest speakers including Karen Millen and Viv Groskop.

Published: 22 Mar 24

Advance warning of gas main replacement work in Balham’s Bedford Hill

Residents and visitors to Balham town centre are being given advance warning of significant gas main repair works starting early next month which will affect travel plans and local bus routes.

Published: 22 Mar 24

Buy loose fruit and veg to cut household food waste – Food Waste Action Week

• We’re encouraging residents to buy unpackaged fruit and veg to cut down on food waste during Food Waste Action Week. 
• All residents will benefit from new food waste collections in 2024. 
• More than 80,000 households will receive the new service in June. 
• Food waste collections will be rolled out to flats by the end of the year. 

Published: 22 Mar 24

Wandsworth residents said to be happiest thanks to historic local landmarks

According to a report in The Times newspaper (Thursday), people living in Wandsworth are among the happiest in the country due to the close proximity of so many heritage sites across the borough.

Published: 22 Mar 24

Putney hosts next Saturday’s university boat race

• Thousands will witness historic university boat races. 
• Putney’s pubs, bars and restaurants can expect a roaring trade. 
• Early morning parking restrictions will apply on Putney Embankment. 

Published: 22 Mar 24

Refurbished Coronation Gardens play area now open

Children living in Southfields can now enjoy a new-look play area that’s reopened with new play equipment.

Published: 19 Mar 24

Wandsworth launches new Neighbourhood Renewal Fund for local improvements

• Neighbourhood improvements funded by developers. 
• New fund as part of decade of renewal for borough. 
• Residents encouraged to add requests onto new online map. 

Published: 18 Mar 24

Tooting Bec’s much loved lido to reopen following multi-million revamp

With summer on the horizon swimmers will once again be able to enjoy a dip in the cooling waters of the Tooting Bec Lido from the start of next month following its £3.8m refurbishment.

Published: 18 Mar 24

Consultation on proposed e-bike and e-scooter parking locations

• Council supports use of e-bikes & scooters as eco-friendly travel options.  
• But action needed to prevent them blocking pavements.  
• Consultation on proposed locations for dedicated parking bays.  

Published: 15 Mar 24

Council commits to ambitious long-term Cost of Living support

• Council accepts all 35 recommendations from the Independent Commission.  
• Focus on long term strategic planning to address systemic issues.  
• Cost of Living support for residents increased to £15m – the most generous in London. 

Published: 15 Mar 24

Climate summit with local leaders builds towards being net zero by 2043

• Summit brings together over 100 stakeholders and partners to work with the council on Wandsworth’s net zero journey.  
• Event shows ongoing commitment by the council to involve the community in climate response.  
• Reinforces Council reputation for partnership working after London Borough of Culture win and ground-breaking Cost of Living Commission report.  

Published: 15 Mar 24

Food waste collections for all

• All residents will benefit from food waste collections in 2024.  
• More than 80,000 households will receive the new service in June.  
• Food waste collections will be rolled out to flats by the end of the year.  

Published: 15 Mar 24

Improved housing support for Ukrainian refugees

• The Council is expanding its scheme for assisting Ukrainian refugees into the private rented sector. 
• The scheme involves working with landlords, with the Council acting as a guarantor. 
• The announcement coincides with the Mayoral Reception held for Ukrainian MP Natalya Pipa. 

Published: 15 Mar 24

Free swimming lessons for children

• Free swimming lessons will be available for children in school years 5-7.  
• All Wandsworth children aged under eight can swim for free in Wandsworth. 
• Making Wandsworth a fairer place to live with high-quality services accessible to all. 

Published: 15 Mar 24

New community space at Northcote Library adds to offer for local community

• Investment in libraries shows council commitment to ensure public spaces remain open and accessible for all.
• Libraries are the beating heart of our communities and have something for everyone.
• New community space available for hire. 

Published: 15 Mar 24

Wandsworth Council is a leader in London in social care quality

• Report underscores Wandsworth Council's commitment to excellence in adult social care.  
• Borough at the forefront of London's ASCOF rankings. 
• Wandsworth Council top quartile in social care-related quality of life.  

Published: 14 Mar 24

New Putney Bridge bus lane set to boost bus reliability and offer safer journeys for cyclists

The council is about to make changes to the road layout on Putney Bridge to remove a traffic bottleneck, improve bus reliability times and improve safety for cyclists.

Published: 14 Mar 24

Cross party group of council leaders condemn removal of children’s cancer care from St George’s Hospital

Council leaders from across south west London and Surrey have condemned the announcement by NHS managers that children’s cancer services are to be removed from Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.

Published: 14 Mar 24

Early improvements for the Alton estate are progressing

• We are submitting a planning application for the first stage of the Early Improvement Plan for the Alton estate.  
• This will include improvements to existing play space and public space.  
• Residents have been involved in discussions for the plan and will soon be able to formally register their comments as part of the application process.  

Published: 14 Mar 24

Wandsworth wins bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025: Let’s do this together!  

We’re delighted to announce that Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has chosen Wandsworth to become London Borough of Culture 2025. 

Published: 11 Mar 24

Councillors back lowest council tax bills in the country while thousands of households to receive help paying their council tax bills

• Residents will pay the lowest council tax in the country.
• Council Tax Reduction scheme made simpler and more generous.
• £15million Cost-of-Living support scheme is London’s biggest.

Published: 08 Mar 24

Free support to help stop smoking - come and have a chat

Come and have a chat about free, personalised support available to support your smoke-free journey

• Speak to a local Stop Smoking Advisor about free support available to help you or someone you know stub out smoking for good.
• Receive a blood pressure check from a local pharmacist.
• Wednesday 13 March, 10am to 5pm, Totterdown Street, Tooting, London, SW17 8TA (Outside Tooting Market).

Published: 08 Mar 24

Be Kind to Your Kidneys

• We're raising awareness of what our kidneys do for us, to mark World Kidney Day on 14 March.
• Our kidneys filter waste from our blood as well as regulate the fluid and salts in our bodies.
• They also support hormones involved in protecting our bones and making red blood cells.

Published: 08 Mar 24

Wandsworth Council Leader pledges support at event to celebrate and empower women

Wandsworth Council leader Simon Hogg was at STORM today to help celebrate International Women’s Day.

Published: 08 Mar 24

Council leader pays visit to key Wandsworth cultural venue

Leader of Wandsworth Council Simon Hogg went to Tara Theatre today (March 8) to watch a rehearsal of a new production and offer the council’s continued support for the bold and innovative work it creates.

Published: 08 Mar 24

Travel disruption expected in Battersea and Nine Elms this Saturday

Tomorrow (Saturday March 9th) a Palestine Solidarity Campaign march is scheduled to take place which will commence in central London and end in Nine Elms. 

Published: 08 Mar 24

Apply now for grant to tackle climate change

Applications are now open for the new Wandsworth Climate Microgrants scheme.

Published: 07 Mar 24

Secure your place at Women's Enterprise Day

There’s still time for female founders and entrepreneurs in Wandsworth to secure their place at Women’s Enterprise Day 2024.

Published: 06 Mar 24

Wandsworth celebrates Women

This International Women’s Day on March 8 we’re working with local community groups to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness of the struggles many women still face.

Published: 05 Mar 24

Textile river set to flow through Wandsworth in Weaving Out Waste exhibition

A flowing textile river, woven with recycled materials by hundreds of school children from 32 Wandsworth primary schools, will be exhibited at Southside Shopping Centre from Thursday 18 April until Wednesday 8 May.

Published: 05 Mar 24

Council taking more action to tackle inequality and celebrate diversity

The council has unveiled a package of measures to enhance the support offered to disabled residents and those suffering the effects of the continuing cost of living crisis as part of its ongoing commitment to creating a fairer and more compassionate borough for all.

Published: 04 Mar 24

Early birthday present for Battersea Arts Centre with rent free period extended

With Battersea Arts Centre about to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary, Wandsworth Council has delivered an early birthday present and agreed to extend its rent-free period until the middle of the next decade.

Published: 01 Mar 24

Award for Wandsworth’s work to improve access to good food

• Wandsworth wins award for its work to make good, nutritious food more available across the borough.
• Praise from judges in the Good Food Local London awards for efforts to tackle food insecurity.
• Extensive work to ensure school children can access breakfast and claim free school meals recognised.

Published: 01 Mar 24

Council strengthens community partnership approach to supporting Wandsworth residents

-    Over 80 organisations come together with the council to discuss shared vision
-    Borough experts co-design how the council and sector can work together to support Wandsworth residents who need it most
-   Part of the Council’s firm commitment to being a listening council

Published: 01 Mar 24