Here to listen: chat with the Council Leader

The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Councillor Simon Hogg, has been holding a series of drop-in sessions around the borough where you can talk to him about the things that matter most to you in your local area.

The events have given residents the opportunity to discuss important topics, receive advice and support, find out more about Council services, plans for local areas and share ideas for how to improve your neighbourhood.

Along with the Council Leader, residents have been able to talk to ward councillors and local MPs, as well as representatives from Citizens Advice, Community Safety and various other services.

Thank you to everyone who has come along to find out more over a hot drink and joined in with the open question and answer sessions. You've helped to shape our ideas map. 

Get in touch

Even though this series of events has ended, we are still here to listen. Contact us by emailing hello@wandsworth.gov.uk. 

Photography

Council photography and video will be taken at these events to be used in publicity. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, speak to the photographer or another member of staff at reception at the event.

If you wish to withdraw your consent, email eventscomms@wandsworth.gov.uk.

Please note, if the photograph, video or audio has already been used then we will not be able to recall all documents or recordings in which your image or voice has appeared. However, we will delete your image or voice from our database and will go to all reasonable efforts to stop using the image in future.

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Previous events

Learn about events we've held recently.

Wandsworth Town and Wandle

Local residents living in the Wandsworth Town and Wandle areas of the borough joined Simon Hogg, Leader of the Council, on Saturday 14 March to talk about changes in their neighbourhood.

Balham

Residents from Balham, Trinity and South Balham shared their views with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the community drop-in event on Saturday 21 February at Ravenstone Primary School.

 

St Mary's

Residents from St Mary’s ward in Battersea shared their views with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event on Saturday 10 January.

Lavender & Northcote

Residents from the Lavender and Northcote wards joined us on Saturday 6 December at the latest community drop-in event to meet with Council Leader Simon Hogg. The drop in is a space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

Nine Elms, Shaftesbury & Queenstown

Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown residents joined us on Saturday 15 November to meet with the Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

West Putney & Thamesfield

Putney and Thamesfield residents joined us on Saturday 11 October to meet with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

Battersea Park & St Mary’s

Residents in the Battersea Park and St Mary’s wards of Wandsworth took the opportunity to speak directly with Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, at a community drop-in event on Saturday 13 September 2025.

Tooting Bec and South Balham

Residents from Tooting Bec and South Balham came together on Saturday 6 September 2025 to speak directly with Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, at the latest community drop-in session held at Ravenstone Primary School.

Balham and Trinity

Residents in the Balham and Trinity wards of Wandsworth took the opportunity to speak directly with Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, at a community drop-in event on Saturday 12 July 2025.

West Hill

Residents from West Hill shared their views on a range of local topics at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg.

Roehampton

Residents from Roehampton shared their views on a range of local topics today at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg.

Wandsworth Town and Falconbrook

Residents from Falconbrook and Wandsworth Town shared their views on a range of local topics on Saturday 26 April at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg.

Wandle and Wandsworth Common

Residents living in the Wandle and Wandsworth Common areas met up with the Leader of Wandsworth Council on Saturday 15 March to discuss local issues and find out about council services.

East Putney and Southfields

The community drop-in held for residents of the East Putney & Southfields and Furzedown wards on Saturday 22 February was the latest in a series of events that give local people a chance to connect with council officers, the Leader, ward councillors and the police in-person in their local area.

Tooting Broadway and Furzedown

The community drop-in held for residents of the Tooting Broadway and Furzedown wards on Saturday 18 January was the latest in a series of events that give local people a chance to connect with council officers, the Leader, ward councillors and the police in-person in their local area.

Lavender, Queenstown and Shaftesbury

On Saturday 16 November, local residents in the Lavender, Queenstown and Shaftesbury areas spoke with the Leader of Wandsworth Council, as well as ward councillors, the local MP and the police.

 

West Putney and Thamesfield

Residents living in the West Putney and Thamesfield areas met up with the Leader of Wandsworth Council on Saturday 19 October to discuss local issues and find out about council services.

Battersea Park and Nine Elms

Residents living in the Battersea Park and Nine Elms areas met up with the Leader of Wandsworth Council on Saturday 21 September to discuss local issues and find out about council services.

Alton community drop-in

The Leader of Wandsworth Council pledged improvements to services across Roehampton’s Alton estate as he got behind the wheel of the council’s new plan for the area on Saturday 13 July.

Wandsworth Town

The Leader of Wandsworth Council vowed to build more homes and improve conditions for tenants after spending Saturday 25 May in Wandsworth Town Centre listening to the views and priorities of local residents.

Tooting

The Tooting Bec and South Balham community drop-in event was held at Tooting Hub, SW17, on Saturday 16 March 2024. Councillor Simon Hogg was joined by Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting, and local ward councillors.

Battersea coffee morning

Battersea coffee morning was held at York Gardens library, SW11, on 3 February 2024. Councillor Simon Hogg was joined by local MP for Battersea, Marsha de Cordova, and local ward councillors.

West Hill coffee morning

West Hill coffee morning was the first in the series of community listening events on 25 November 2023. Councillor Simon Hogg was joined by local MP for Putney, Fleur Anderson, and local ward councillors.