September 2024

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

  Published: 06 Sep 24

• Major improvement work starting at Old York Road

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

  Published: 04 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