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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.
Council Tax freeze for Wandsworth means lowest Council Tax in the country
- Residents to pay the lowest Council Tax in the country.
- Cost of Living support scheme most generous in London.
- Council Tax freeze, decade of renewal for all.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Council leader announces additional £5m boost to Wandsworth’s Cost of Living support fund
- Support funding rises from £10m to £15m.
- London’s most generous scheme.
- Helping residents through country’s economic downturn.
Wandsworth Council freezes Council Tax while Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators propose 25% rise in commons levy despite squeeze on household budgets
- Wandsworth Council has announced a Council Tax freeze, meaning residents will continue to pay the lowest bills in the country.
- Council leader Simon Hogg brands 25 per cent tax increase plan as “totally unacceptable”.
- Proposed 25 per cent rise plus inflation would hit thousands of households in west of the borough, including Roehampton, whilst pressure on household budgets is still high.
Wandsworth London Borough of Culture bid to open up access and support wellbeing
Wandsworth’s bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025 will improve access to the arts and support better health and wellbeing in the borough.
Clamp down on dog mess offenders
23 Feb 24Ignite your business growth with new council support programme
- Free business support from Wandsworth Council.
- Making Wandsworth a fairer place to start and grow a business.
- Help for local companies to become more sustainable.
New zebra crossings set to deliver safer walking routes to two more local schools
- Councillors set to approve safer routes to and from school gates.
- Action responds to appeals from parents, teachers and local residents.
- Safer walking and cycling routes at heart of borough’s Future Streets strategy.
Consultation soon on plans for 13 new Quiet Cycling Routes across Wandsworth
Councillors have agreed to stage a detailed public consultation on proposals for a network of safer and quieter cycling routes that can be used by residents of all ages and riding skills.