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Council Tax Reduction Scheme: a better, fairer approach

Wandsworth Council is proposing changes to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme from April 2027 – helping more low-income households while ensuring that everyone makes a contribution towards the cost of local services.

09 Oct 26

Putney Leisure Centre set for upgrades to future-proof it for local community

Putney Leisure Centre is set to undergo a range of upgrades including the installation of a new Reformer Pilates studio and range of new family friendly spaces, all while retaining the 33-metre swimming pool.  

05 Oct 26

Wandsworth Bridge reopens weeks ahead of schedule

Essential maintenance and improvement works to Wandsworth Bridge have been completed under budget and weeks ahead of schedule.

02 Oct 26

Proposed plans unveiled to boost neighbourhood policing and enforcement in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council is set to invest in 25 dedicated police officers and create a new borough-wide Integrated Enforcement Team (IET), in a major package of measures designed to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental offences.

29 Sep 26

Wandsworth tenant ordered to pay £65,000 after unauthorised sublet

A former Wandsworth Council tenant has been ordered to pay nearly £65,000 after fraudulently subletting her social housing property while living elsewhere. 

24 Sep 26

Wandsworth is challenging Government cuts and needs local residents’ help

The council is stepping up its demands for a fairer deal for the borough, and insisting that government funding should better reflect the needs of areas like Wandsworth.

28 Aug 26