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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

Council supports police crackdown on illegal e-bikes on our streets

Wandsworth's Cabinet Member for Transport joined Metropolitan Police officers in Putney this week as they carried out a targeted enforcement operation against illegal and dangerously modified e-bikes.  

30 Sep 26

Winners of Wandsworth in Bloom 2026 announced

Rooted in community and blooming with pride, the winners of Wandsworth in Bloom 2026 were announced last night at the Old English Garden in Battersea Park.

24 Sep 26

Wandsworth criticises ‘astonishing’ changes to proposed Mansion Tax

Wandsworth Council has criticised reports that the Government is considering extending the mansion tax to 150,000 more households, including a further 6,500 in Wandsworth.

23 Sep 26

Wandsworth Council sets out plans for major investment to clean up streets and crack down on fly-tipping

Wandsworth Council has set out plans for a major investment in street cleansing and increased enforcement action as part of a package of measures designed to keep streets cleaner, tackle grime and respond more quickly to the issues residents care about most.
17 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