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New twice-weekly recycling collections for flats above shops begins

Residents in flats above shops in busy town centres will now benefit from double the number of rubbish and recycling collections per week, as Wandsworth Council steps up efforts to keep town centres clean and welcoming.

09 Oct 25

Wandsworth’s leisure and sports centres enter a new chapter

Changes are afoot across eight of Wandsworth’s leisure, swimming and sports centres as a new contract for the management of the spaces begins, bringing with it a £24 million investment to improve facilities and help more residents get active.

01 Oct 25

New Multi-Use All Games Area opens in Battersea

A newly installed Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and play space has officially opened on the Patmore Estate, bringing fresh opportunities for residents and young people in the community.

01 Oct 25

Black history and culture celebrated in Wandsworth 

October is Black History Month, and events will be held in Wandsworth as part of the council’s year-round celebration, Black History 365.

25 Sep 25

Leader intervenes on Roehampton Urgent Care Hub closure to keep care close to the community 

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has intervened on behalf of local people to urge that services at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton are not cut.   

23 Sep 25