The commons
Introduction
There are two commons in Wandsworth: Tooting Common and Wandsworth Common.
Two management advisory committees (MACs) meet with us to discuss matters related to the commons. See MACs and Friends of Battersea Park for contact information and dates of their next meetings.
For an explanation of ecological works on the commons, and details of walks, trails, or other events contact the biodiversity office on 020 8871 7019. You can also download information on wildlife you might see on the commons from our Related Downloads area.
If you would like to provide us with any feedback or suggestions for how to improve our commons, contact us at parks@wandsworth.gov.uk.
Other commons in or near Wandsworth
While a "green chain" of commons runs through south-west London , only two fall within Wandsworth. Others are managed as follows:
- Wimbledon Common, Putney Common and Putney Heath are managed by the Commons Conservators. Telephone 020 8788 7655 or email wpcc@gxn.co.uk for more information.
- Clapham Common and Streatham Common are managed by Lambeth Council (www.lambeth.gov.uk).
- Mitcham Common is managed by Merton Council (www.merton.gov.uk).
- Barnes Common is managed by Richmond Council (www.richmond.gov.uk).
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association
The Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA), founded in 1882, had considerable involvement in the preservation and enhancement of commons protected from development under specific Acts. Today MPGA continues to work for London's commons. Contact Joyce Bellamy for more information:
Joyce Bellamy
348 London Road
Mitcham
CR4 3ND
Tel: 020 8648 9469
