October 2025

• Statement from Kemi Akinola, Deputy Leader of Wandsworth Council, on the Hurricane in Jamaica 

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica and Cuba.

  Published: 29 Oct 25

• Wandsworth team highly commended for reducing water poverty in the Borough

  A partnership between Wandsworth and Richmond Councils, Thames Water and Policy in Practice has transformed access to water bill support by removing the need for applications. 

  Published: 28 Oct 25

• Next steps to improve Putney traffic management

  Wandsworth Council is taking action to address traffic concerns around Putney High Street and neighbouring roads, working with Transport for London (TfL), following ongoing monitoring of traffic and feedback from residents. 

  Published: 28 Oct 25

• New Wandsworth guides inspire play, adventure and discovery across the borough

  Wandsworth Council has officially launched two exciting new programmes to inspire children and young people to get out, explore, play and experience all the amazing things the borough has to offer.

  Published: 28 Oct 25

• 500th home completed under Homes for Wandsworth programme

  Wandsworth Council has completed the 500th home in the Homes for Wandsworth programme, marking the halfway point in our pledge to build 1,000 high-quality council homes for local residents and workers.

  Published: 27 Oct 25

• New NHS health centre coming soon for Battersea residents

  A brand new, state-of-the-art health centre will open in early 2026 providing increased healthcare provision for residents living in the Thessaly Road area of Battersea.

  Published: 27 Oct 25

• Join us at Battersea Arts Centre for the Brighter Living Fair 

  Brighter Living Fair: Thursday 13 November 2025, 10am to 4pm.

  Published: 21 Oct 25

• Illegal fly-tippers in Wandsworth handed £1,000 fine

  A waste disposal company which illegally dumped a mound of household items on Youngs Court in Battersea has been slapped with a £1,000 fine.

  Published: 20 Oct 25

• Low-income families save hundreds through council scheme

  More than £20 million in savings have been delivered for low-income families in Wandsworth. 

  Published: 20 Oct 25

• Wandsworth children supported to stay safe during Talk Pants Week

  Earlier this term, children across Wandsworth enjoyed a very special visitor when the NSPCC’s friendly dinosaur mascot, Pantosaurus, came to schools and nurseries to share the Talk PANTS message.

  Published: 17 Oct 25

• St Mary’s Primary School in Battersea leads the way on air quality

  Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited St Mary’s Roman Catholic (RC) Primary School in Battersea today to launch the new School Filters Programme providing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to schools and to acknowledge the school’s achievements in improving air quality.

  Published: 17 Oct 25

• Alton estate says Yes to better future in ground-breaking ballot

  In London's biggest regeneration ballot, residents living on Roehampton’s Alton estate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of Wandsworth Council’s proposals to regenerate the estate with new homes and better community facilities. 

  Published: 17 Oct 25

• Support for residents affected by the Maysoule Road Fire

  You can support residents affected by the fire by donating to our dedicated page. 

  Published: 16 Oct 25

• Connection and collaboration at the Wandsworth’s Residents’ Conference 2025

  Council tenants and leaseholders came together with Councillors and Senior Officers for a day of collaboration through discussion and practical workshops at the fourth annual Residents’ Conference. 

  Published: 16 Oct 25

• Lavender Hill Police front counter to stay open

  Wandsworth Council has welcomed confirmation that Lavender Hill Police Station’s front counter will remain open, following public concern about the Metropolitan Police’s plans to reduce the number of 24-hour front counters across London. 

  Published: 16 Oct 25

• Young people kickstart creative careers with London Borough of Culture internships in Wandsworth

  A group of nine young people are taking their first steps into creative careers thanks to paid internships with arts and culture organisations supported by Welcome to Wandsworth, the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025.

  Published: 15 Oct 25

• Residents urged to check eligibility for Council Tax Reduction

  Residents may be eligible to apply for a Council Tax Reduction under the Council’s local scheme.

  Published: 13 Oct 25

• Battersea parkrun celebrates one-year anniversary

  Battersea parkrun marked its first anniversary on Saturday, celebrating a year of free, accessible exercise in Battersea Park.

  Published: 13 Oct 25

• No Place for Hate in Wandsworth

  This Hate Crime Awareness Week, Wandsworth residents are urged to come together as a united community. 

  Published: 13 Oct 25

• Wandsworth schools lead London on listening to students and respecting their priorities

  A record number of Wandsworth schools have struck Gold in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA), in recognition for how they embed children’s rights at the heart of school life.

  Published: 13 Oct 25

• Listening to Putney and Thamesfield: Council Leader meets with local residents

  Putney and Thamesfield residents joined us on Saturday 11 October to meet with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

  Published: 11 Oct 25

• The power of culture supports mental health in Wandsworth  

  Today is World Mental Health Day. As part our year as London Borough of Culture we are pioneering one of the UK’s largest Creative Health programmes with more than 20 projects to tackle health inequalities through culture.

  Published: 10 Oct 25

• New twice-weekly recycling collections for flats above shops begins

  Residents in flats above shops in busy town centres will now benefit from double the number of rubbish and recycling collections per week, as Wandsworth Council steps up efforts to keep town centres clean and welcoming.

  Published: 09 Oct 25

• Celebrating community and creativity as Randall Pattern Play unveiled

  Residents of the Surrey Lane Estate came together on Randall Close to celebrate the launch of Randall Pattern Play, a vibrant new public art installation at Randall Close, commissioned by Wandsworth Council.

  Published: 08 Oct 25

• Climate microgrant applications open to schools

  Schools across Wandsworth can apply for funding of up to £500 for inspiring green projects as part of our Climate Action Microgrants scheme.

  Published: 08 Oct 25

• Wandsworth Council welcomes new accessible Tube entrance for Battersea residents

  A new step-free entrance to the Underground station at Battersea Power Station has opened, giving Tube passengers a second fully accessible entrance to Northern line services.

  Published: 06 Oct 25

• Wandsworth Council celebrates having one of the lowest smoking rates in England

  Wandsworth is leading the way towards a smokefree future.

  Published: 03 Oct 25

• Leader’s statement – Manchester terror attack

  Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, has issued a statement following the devastating terror attack in Manchester today.

  Published: 02 Oct 25

• Sustainable September success for Wandsworth

  An inspiring programme of 100 green-focused events took place during Sustainable September, many funded through Wandsworth Council's Climate Action Microgrants scheme. 

  Published: 01 Oct 25

• Wandsworth’s leisure and sports centres enter a new chapter

  Changes are afoot across eight of Wandsworth’s leisure, swimming and sports centres as a new contract for the management of the spaces begins, bringing with it a £24 million investment to improve facilities and help more residents get active.

  Published: 01 Oct 25

• New Multi-Use All Games Area opens in Battersea

  A newly installed Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and play space has officially opened on the Patmore Estate, bringing fresh opportunities for residents and young people in the community.

  Published: 01 Oct 25

• Resident votes open in Alton renewal ballot

  The ballot has now opened for the renewal of the Alton estate, giving residents a valuable chance to shape the future of their estate.

  Published: 01 Oct 25