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To celebrate Social Work Week, Wandsworth Council was invited to the Social Worker of the Year Parliamentary reception at the House of Commons on 17 March. As the 2024 winner of the Supportive Social Worker of the Year Award, the council was recognised for its outstanding contributions to the field. The event marked excellence in the profession and kicked off the 2025 awards.

Residents are being encouraged to organise street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), as Wandsworth Council waives fees for street closures to support celebrations over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Representatives from the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector visited the new workspace in Wandsworth Town Hall, designed to support local organisations.

The role of the Roehampton Youth Base in providing a safe space for young women and girls was spotlighted at Parliament on 4 March as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations.

Wandsworth Council is making significant decisions that will shape the future of the borough.

Wandsworth is embarking on a year-long celebration of culture, creativity, and community, as we officially launch our tenure as The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025. Our ambitious programme will showcase world-class performances, grassroots creativity, and a pioneering focus on the power of culture to improve health and wellbeing.