17th March 2004. The Box 2004
Wandsworth Council, together with the Wandsworth Community Empowerment Fund Network organised an exciting new event to find out more about what's important to young people living in Wandsworth.

Called The Box 2004, The event took place on Wednesday 17th March 2004, at the Civic Suite, Wandsworth. It gave young people the chance to have their say on topics like crime and personal safety, the environment, activities and facilities for young people and health and well-being. The results are being compiled - they will be presented to partners on the WLSP in June 2004, together with other agencies who deliver services to young people in Wandsworth.

12th January 2004. Wandsworth Community Strategy
Wandsworth's first Community Strategy is now available. You can find out how to receive your copy by clicking here

The Community Strategy is a new long-term plan that aims to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being onf the borough over the next 15 years. It has been developed over the last year by the WLSP with consultation with more than 1000 residents accross the borough.

19th May 2003. Have your say on the draft Community Strategy!
The Community Strategy is a new long-term plan that aims to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being onf the borough over the next 15 years. It has been developed over the last year by the WLSP with consultation with more than 1000 residents accross the borough.

The WLSP would like to invite your comments on the draft strategy between 1st June and 31st July 2003. Please click here to find out how you can get involved and have your say.

21st March 2003. WLSP Statement on Iraq
At its meeting on 20th March 2003, WLSP members expressed concern that the war in Iraq may impact on good relations between communities and faith groups in the borough.

The WLSP therefore calls upon:-
- Voluntary and community groups to consider how they can further promote understanding between faith groups including visits and social exchanges to demonstrate respect and support for one another.
- Faith groups of all religions to consider how they can work together to promote understanding between faith groups.
- The Council, Police, and Health Service and other statutory agencies to promote respect and understanding between communities and faith groups within their establishments and amongst their staff, including schools, and in the delivery of their services.
- The Police to act promptly yet sensitively to any reported incidents and in particular to ensure the protection of mosques and other places of worship.
- The Council and Police to work together to ensure the safety of Iraqi and other refugees in the Borough who may be scapegoated during and after the period of military action.

20th March 2003. CEFN News
The Wandsworth Community Empowerment Fund Network (CEFN) has now opened a new office at Unit 44, Doddington and Rollo Community Association, Charlotte Despard Avenue, SW11 5JE. The Network is currently being supported by a Development Consultant, Sean Creighton, contactable at the above address or on 020 7720 3351. A full-time co-ordinator is now being sought. For further details about this post, please email info.wcefn@btconnect.com. The closing date is 31st March 2003.

For further information about the CEF Network, please follow the link on the left-hand side of this page.

17th March 2003. Accreditation results
The WLSP are pleased to announce that it has succesfully achieved accreditation for 2003 by the Government. Annual accreditation is required by all LSPs in order to receive future installments of the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF). The Accreditation process involved a self-assessment to ensure it was making progress against several key criteria, together with a forward work-plan.

You can learn more about the accreditation process, incluing the WLSP's Action Plan, by following the link to accreditation on the left-hand side.

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