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Warning for young people as Covid-19 cases rise rapidly
Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in Wandsworth especially amongst people aged 18-30. We are asking everyone to do what they can to help stop the spread of Coronavirus so we can all continue to enjoy the ease in restrictions.
Pledge to support businesses during lockdown delay
Wandsworth Council’s cabinet member for Economic Development, Skills and Employment has promised to continue to keep supporting local businesses following the news that there will be a four week delay to the lifting of lockdown restrictions.
Cash boost helps green fingered allotment holders in West Putney
Green fingered residents who enjoy growing fruit, veg and flowers at the Roehampton Garden Society allotments in West Putney have welcomed a series of improvements delivered by the council.
Explore new public spaces in Nine Elms at LFA2021
Discover more about Nine Elms this month as London Festival of Architecture (LFA2021) explores the development of the area with fascinating insight, new photography and online webinars.
Love your parks this summer
Love Parks is back! Wandsworth Council in partnership with Enable Leisure and Culture is launching the annual summer campaign this weekend, and will be kicking off with a litter pick on Sunday (June 6).
Official statistics show high chance of flytippers being caught and punished in Wandsworth
Official Government figures show that flytippers who dump their waste in Wandsworth are more likely to be caught and punished than in many other London boroughs.
Work starts on new homes at Kersfield Road, East Putney
The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia and the senior team at Wates donned their hard hats to celebrate the start of work on 41 new homes on Kersfield Road, East Putney. View the video of their visit below
Bike Week 2021
It’s Bike Week, and Wandsworth residents are invited to find out about the support available to get on two wheels.
Be part of Clean Air Day
Wandsworth Council will once again be supporting Clean Air Day on June 17 and is asking schools, businesses and residents to do their bit.
Pick-up a book and a COVID-19 test at a local library
It’s easier than ever to access COVID-19 home testing kits as three libraries in Wandsworth will be handing out home tests from 1 June.
Framed: art on local lamposts
Look up while out on your local high street and you’ll be able to see artworks by local artists hanging from the lampposts.
Are you a carer? You could be entitled to support
It’s Carers’ Week, and people who provide unpaid care for a loved one are encouraged to find out if they are entitled to any help.
Local roads looked after by the council are in best condition in London report says, but TfL needs to do more
An independent study of potholes and road defects across London has revealed that carriageway surfaces on local roads in Wandsworth that are maintained by the council are in the best condition of roads anywhere in the capital.
71 New Homes Near Completion on Shuttleworth Road
The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Kim Caddy, were joined by the senior team at Wates at Sphere Walk, Shuttleworth Road, Battersea to celebrate a new £27m affordable housing development.
Council leader unveils new cabinet team
Council leader Ravi Govindia has unveiled his new cabinet line-up following a mini-reshuffle.
Government flytip figures show Wandsworth is a cleaner borough
Official Government figures show that flytipping continues to pose a major challenge for some councils and local communities across London – but Wandsworth remains one of the capital’s cleanest boroughs.
Have your say on plans to improve Battersea’s Shillington Park
People are being urged to take part in a public consultation on proposed new play facilities, outdoor gym equipment and other environmental improvements in Shillington Park, building on improved community facilities in this part of Battersea which has already seen investment worth £2.3m.
Putney High Street funding confirmed
20 May 21
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26 May 21
Pledge to clean up – Great British Spring Clean
This spring, join in the Great British Spring Clean to keep Wandsworth’s streets, town centres and parks clear from litter and looking at their best.
Pool to reopen next week at Tooting leisure centre
Swimmers will once again be able to take the plunge at Tooting Leisure Centre next week when the pool reopens following repairs and maintenance work.
Pension fund moves away from fossil fuels
The council’s pension fund has begun the process of reducing its investment in fossil fuels.
Battersea chosen for launch of borough’s full fibre ultrafast internet rollout
Homes and businesses in Battersea’s Shaftesbury ward will be the first in the borough to have access to ultrafast internet speeds with the launch of a widescale programme to install full fibre broadband across the borough of Wandsworth.
Over 80,000 surge tests returned – thank you Wandsworth!
Wandsworth Council would like to thank the many thousands of people that took part in the recent surge testing programme. Last month Wandsworth Council working with the Department of Health and Social Care, invited residents and those working in the borough to get tested as part of surge testing.
Zone 1 confirmed for new Battersea and Nine Elms Tube stations
Wandsworth Council has welcomed confirmation that the new Tube stations at Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms will be part of Zone 1 when they open this Autumn.
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