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New Family Hub opens in Roehampton

  • The Roehampton Family Hub is now open.
  • It will help children and families get a better start, and improve their future, by providing easy access to services at times that meet their needs.
  • The Family Hub is one of the first major improvements promised as part of the Alton Renewal Plan.
04 Oct 24

Wandsworth Council celebrates Black History Month 2024

  • Black History Month celebrated in Wandsworth throughout October, the theme is "reclaiming narratives".
  • Events commissioned until next June for the council’s Black History 365 celebrations.
  • Black history and culture and the contribution made by Black people to our borough.
27 Sep 24

Council confirms plans for new inclusive primary school building

The Leader of Wandsworth Council was welcomed to a Battersea primary school as the council confirmed its commitment to building a new purpose-built school nearby.

07 Oct 24

Wandsworth celebrates a successful Sustainable September

  • Wandsworth's Sustainable September has come to a close, wrapping up the borough’s first ever month-long celebration of local sustainability initiatives.
  • Wandsworth Council worked with local community groups and organisations to deliver an exciting programme of over 60 inspiring events, many funded through the Council's Climate Microgrants scheme.
  • Highlights included Car Free Day on 22 September, welcoming the highest number of street parties in London.
04 Oct 24
 

Wandsworth Council responds to Independent Review of Putney General Election count  

Wandsworth Council has today published an Independent Review into the count for the Putney Parliamentary Constituency for the General Election held on 4 July 2024.

26 Sep 24
 

Maximise your income: Council’s Money Advice Roadshow heads to Roehampton

  • Roehampton residents are invited to the Money Advice Roadshow on 30 September. 
  • Get support applying for grants or discounts. 
  • Make the most of your household income. 
20 Sep 24

Improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians on Putney Bridge

  • Upgraded traffic signals to be installed.
  • Pedestrian island crossings to be made simpler.
  • New segregated bike lane.
19 Sep 24

Free bus services launching in Roehampton

  • Two new, free bus services will connect Roehampton to local amenities and transport hubs.
  • Hop on the University of Roehampton bus at the designated bus stops.
  • Request door to door service from the new community minibus run by Roehampton Transport Club.
20 Sep 24

Heavy horses help rewild Wandsworth

  • Meet the heavy horses. 
  • See them at King George’s Park on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September from about 10am. 
  • Find out more about protecting nature in our borough. 
13 Sep 24

Take part in Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2025

The annual highlight of Wandsworth’s cultural calendar will be bigger than ever as part of the borough's celebrations as the Mayor of London's London Borough of Culture 2025.

13 Sep 24

Celebrating a milestone in relocation and expansion of Paddock secondary and sixth form school

  • The project has reached the ‘topping out’ stage, which signifies completion of the building structure’s highest point
  • The expansion of Paddock secondary and sixth form school will provide more Wandsworth children with complex SEND access to high quality local specialist provision in a purpose-built environment.
  • The project underscores the council’s commitment to ensuring children with SEND receive the right support, at the right time, in the right local provision.
20 Sep 24
 

Warning issued over parking scam text message

Wandsworth Council have been made aware of scam messages being sent to residents asking for PCN payments.

13 Sep 24

Changing lives with targeted rough sleeping service

Wandsworth Council has made great progress making tangible change to the lives of some of its most vulnerable residents thanks to a new service targeted specifically at rough sleepers.

30 Aug 24
 

Mayor of London weighs in on decision to move children’s cancer care from Wandsworth to central London

  • Mayor of London writes to NHS bosses and highlights insufficient dialogue with families of children receiving specialist cancer care.
  • Concerns also expressed over value for money, with proposed move away from St George’s Hospital in Tooting costing £13million.
  • St George’s is much-loved by patients and families across London, having provided 25 years of care.
23 Aug 24

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