September 2024

Works at Old York Road begin - 30 September

• Improvement work began on 30 September. 
• Enhanced sustainability and better sightlines. 
• Further work due in 2025 to upgrade Wandsworth Town train station. 

Published: 30 Sep 24

Refreshed road markings help improve safety outside 54 schools as part of Council’s £1million investment

Road markings outside 54 schools across Wandsworth have been repainted and refreshed as part of Wandsworth Council’s £1million investment in updating faded signs and lines, making them clearer for drivers and the roads safer for schoolchildren during the new school year.

Published: 30 Sep 24

The Little Mermaid panto - dance, laughter, and magic comes to Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council’s The Little Mermaid is coming to Wandsworth in 2024, bringing a dazzling show that combines theatre, dazzling dance, and plenty of laughter.

Published: 30 Sep 24

Wandsworth Council celebrates Black History Month 2024

• Black History Month celebrated in Wandsworth throughout October, the theme is "reclaiming narratives".
• Events commissioned until next June for the council’s Black History 365 celebrations.
• Black history and culture and the contribution made by Black people to our borough.

Published: 27 Sep 24

Wandsworth Council responds to Independent Review of Putney General Election count  

Wandsworth Council has today published an Independent Review into the count for the Putney Parliamentary Constituency for the General Election held on 4 July 2024.

Published: 26 Sep 24

130 proposed new bike hangars set to boost sustainable travel in Wandsworth

• 130 bicycle storage hangars proposed across Wandsworth
• Take a look at the suggested locations and tell us what you think
• Bike hangars will be installed from December 2024 onwards.

Published: 25 Sep 24

Council leader addresses housing and anti-social behaviour concerns in Battersea

Residents living in the Battersea Park and Nine Elms areas met up with the Leader of Wandsworth Council on Saturday to discuss local issues and find out about council services.

Published: 24 Sep 24

Free bus services launching in Roehampton

• Two new, free bus services will connect Roehampton to local amenities and transport hubs.
• Hop on the University of Roehampton bus at the designated bus stops.
• Request door to door service from the new community minibus run by Roehampton Transport Club.

Published: 20 Sep 24

Maximise your income: Council’s Money Advice Roadshow heads to Roehampton

• Roehampton residents are invited to the Money Advice Roadshow on 30 September. 
• Get support applying for grants or discounts. 
• Make the most of your household income. 

Published: 20 Sep 24

Celebrating a milestone in relocation and expansion of Paddock secondary and sixth form school

• The project has reached the ‘topping out’ stage, which signifies completion of the building structure’s highest point
• The expansion of Paddock secondary and sixth form school will provide more Wandsworth children with complex SEND access to high quality local specialist provision in a purpose-built environment.
• The project underscores the council’s commitment to ensuring children with SEND receive the right support, at the right time, in the right local provision.

Published: 20 Sep 24

Improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians on Putney Bridge

• Upgraded traffic signals to be installed.
• Pedestrian island crossings to be made simpler.
• New segregated bike lane.

Published: 19 Sep 24

Upper Tooting Road: Thames Water Works

Thames Water are currently working on the A24, Upper Tooting Road which forms part of Transport for London’s road network. The works are part of a £15m major infrastructure investment to reduce supply interruption and improve water supply.

Published: 19 Sep 24

Brighter Living events in Wandsworth this October

• The Brighter Living Fair begins 1 October.
• The festival of events will include a variety of activities and fitness sessions aimed at older people.
• The aim is to celebrate active lifestyles and connect people with their local community.

Published: 17 Sep 24

Get moving on National Fitness Day

• The UK’s biggest physical activity celebration is celebrated on Wednesday 18 September.
• Free events happening in Wandsworth Leisure Centres to help people move more and keep active.
• Support for eligible Wandsworth residents to enjoy free gym, swim, tennis and Padel as part of the council’s Access for All scheme.

Published: 17 Sep 24

Street parties close roads for Car Free Day

• Celebrate Car Free Day on September 22 by walking, cycling or other means of alternative transport. 
• Help reduce vehicle emissions and raise awareness across Wandsworth. 
• Take part in your local street party or event. 

Published: 13 Sep 24

Take part in Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2025

The annual highlight of Wandsworth’s cultural calendar will be bigger than ever as part of the borough's celebrations as the Mayor of London's London Borough of Culture 2025.

Published: 13 Sep 24

Heavy horses help rewild Wandsworth

Published: 13 Sep 24

Helping residents to understand the planning system

Wandsworth Council is helping residents to understand and engage with the planning system locally.

Published: 13 Sep 24

Warning issued over parking scam text message

Wandsworth Council have been made aware of scam messages being sent to residents asking for PCN payments.

Published: 13 Sep 24

Safer road crossing unveiled in Battersea

• New traffic lights at Culvert Road underpass.
• Pedestrian and cycle safety improved to three local schools.
• Improved access for all road users.

Published: 12 Sep 24

Joe Wicks inspires students at Sacred Heart RC Primary School with fitness workout

Fitness coach Joe Wicks visited a Primary School in Battersea.

Published: 12 Sep 24

New Padel courts for King George's Park

King George’s Park has two new floodlit Padel courts so local people can enjoy the newly-popular sport.

Published: 12 Sep 24

Weir Road Fire - Incident Closed

The fire at a recycling plant which started on Saturday, 7 September in Weir Road, has now been fully extinguished by the London Fire Brigade.

Published: 12 Sep 24

Weir Road- Wednesday Update 

The London Fire Brigade have been working continuously to douse the smouldering waste in a safe way to avoid additional environmental impacts.

Published: 11 Sep 24

Ground-breaking moment as work begins on new council homes

• We have started work on two new projects in part of the Homes for Wandsworth programme.
• The programme remains on track to deliver over 1,000 new council homes.
• The Platt Estates and Putney Vale developments will deliver 26 new homes.

Published: 06 Sep 24

‘Back to school’ – Wandsworth welcomes children across the borough with the start of new school year

• Wandsworth Council reminding parent-guardians to apply for means-tested free school meals to ensure extra funding for schools.
• Support for school uniform purchases also available.
• Wandsworth recently celebrated excellent exam results with children achieving grade 5-9 in English / Maths GCSE rose by 3%, to 59% in 2024.
• A-level, T-level, BTEC and other Level 3 results also saw improvements.

Published: 06 Sep 24

London Design Festival comes to Battersea

• Wandsworth Council is taking part in London Design Festival. 
• Battersea Design District brings a programme of experiences throughout the area. 
• Wandsworth Council has commissioned six projects to take place in Battersea Design District. 

Published: 06 Sep 24

Air pollution continues to drop in Wandsworth

• Pollution levels continue to drop.
• Air quality in Wandsworth is improving.
• New air quality monitors have been installed in Battersea and Putney.

Published: 03 Sep 24

Wandsworth to embark on a month of fun, free sustainability events

• Take part in Sustainable September.
• Help to build Stag Beetle stumperies, join a class, or learn to fix household appliances.
• Join any number of fun and free activities across the borough.

Published: 02 Sep 24