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• TfL brings safety improvements to Battersea Bridge Area

  Transport for London (TfL) is due to start improvement work on Battersea Bridge on 1 November, bringing vital safety upgrades to the area.

• Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station mark next chapter with new council homes partnership

  Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station are working in partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan. 

• New food and drink jobs welcomed as Battersea Power Station prepares to open

  Wandsworth Council has welcomed Battersea Power Station's announcement of the first wave of eateries set to open their doors inside the iconic building from September, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the borough.

• Wandsworth Council welcomes new accessible Tube entrance for Battersea residents

  A new step-free entrance to the Underground station at Battersea Power Station has opened, giving Tube passengers a second fully accessible entrance to Northern line services.

• Council leader pledges to act on local concerns at Battersea coffee morning

  Local people from across Battersea packed out a community hall to get council advice and speak to the Leader of Wandsworth Council at the latest in a series of open coffee mornings around the borough.

• Lights go on under Battersea Park Road rail bridges thanks to council transformation

  Residents and commuters in Battersea are now benefiting from the council’s latest improvements to rail bridges as new lighting has been switched on under two bridges crossing Battersea Park Road, making the area cleaner, brighter and safer for people passing through.

• Battersea Park hosted the world’s most-attended parkrun on Saturday

  On Saturday 19 October, the new parkrun in Battersea Park was the world's most attended parkrun event on that day.

• Council leader addresses housing and anti-social behaviour concerns in Battersea

  Residents living in the Battersea Park and Nine Elms areas met up with the Leader of Wandsworth Council on Saturday to discuss local issues and find out about council services.

• Volunteer at Battersea parkrun

  Looking to give back to your community, meet new people and enjoy nature? Volunteer for Battersea parkrun on Saturday mornings.

• Winstanley Neighbourhood Regeneration Plan launched with Battersea community

  We have published our plan for the Winstanley Neighbourhood Regeneration Plan, setting out a ten-year programme of investment shaped by the local priorities that we have heard from residents and community organisations.

• Wandsworth pupils see their Christmas cards light up Battersea Power Station

  Christmas tree designs by two Wandsworth pupils are being projected onto the iconic Battersea Power Station chimneys over the festive period as part of Apple’s Your Tree on Battersea project, alongside other creative entries.

• Tickets on sale for Battersea Ball - raising funds for local crime busting initiatives

  Tickets are now on sale for the famous Battersea Ball promising food, fun, cabaret and dancing while raising funds for local crime fighting initiatives.

• Parkrun comes to Battersea Park

  Dozens of local people put their best foot forward at Battersea Park’s first adult parkrun today (Saturday 12 October). The Council has fulfilled a key ambition in bringing the popular 5k to one of London’s most iconic parks. This initiative is part of Wandsworth Moves Together, a strategy to provide better opportunities for residents to get active.

• Wandsworth welcomes international retailer bringing more jobs to Battersea

  The Leader of Wandsworth Council has welcomed news of the latest business getting ready to move into the borough as the Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station prepares to open to the public.

• Early birthday present for Battersea Arts Centre with rent free period extended

  With Battersea Arts Centre about to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary, Wandsworth Council has delivered an early birthday present and agreed to extend its rent-free period until the middle of the next decade.

• Travel disruption expected in Battersea and Nine Elms this Saturday

  This Saturday (2 November) a Palestine Solidarity Campaign march is scheduled to take place which will commence in central London and end in Nine Elms.

• Get free, personalised money advice in Battersea this June

  People in Wandsworth are invited to speak to experts face-to-face at our next Money Advice Roadshow, taking place on Friday 6 June at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise. The event will begin at 1:30pm, and run until 3:30pm, starting shortly after the Wandsworth Foodbank finishes its weekly session (12:30pm).

• Wandsworth welcomes new Apple store as borough goes for culture title

  The Leader of Wandsworth Council has welcomed the innovation, education and cultural opportunities brought by tech giant Apple establishing their London base here in the borough.

• Low Line walking route plan to build on rail arch successes in Nine Elms and Battersea

  Shops, restaurants and pedestrian routes have recently brought to life some of Battersea and Nine Elms’ old railway arches - and now Wandsworth Council is hoping to expand the success to hundreds more arches with a new ‘Low Line’ initiative.

• Battersea parkrun celebrates one-year anniversary

  Battersea parkrun marked its first anniversary on Saturday, celebrating a year of free, accessible exercise in Battersea Park.

• Battersea Power Station landmark welcomes 100th local apprentice

  Battersea Power Station has welcomed its 100th local apprentice working on the restoration of the Grade II* listed Power Station, the second phase of the wider redevelopment project.

• Battersea Park Fireworks is back, with 5,000 half-price tickets available to eligible residents

  Battersea Park Fireworks is back with a bang on 2 and 3 November. This year, 5,000 half-price tickets are up for grabs for eligible residents under our Access for All scheme. Whether you're looking for a sparkling Saturday night or a family-friendly Sunday, this year’s event is guaranteed to light up the sky in unforgettable fashion.

• New extended library hours now in place at Battersea Park and York Gardens

  As part of our ambitious Libraries First! strategy, permanent extended opening hours have now been introduced at Battersea Park Library and York Gardens Library.

• Council Leader attends community drop-in event in Battersea Park and St Mary’s

  Part of the council’s commitment to listening to residents and acting on things that mean the most to them.

• Air pollution continues to drop in Wandsworth

  Pollution levels continue to drop. Air quality in Wandsworth is improving. New air quality monitors have been installed in Battersea and Putney.

• Safer road crossing unveiled in Battersea

  New traffic lights at Culvert Road underpass. Pedestrian and cycle safety improved to three local schools. Improved access for all road users.

• Colour and lights improve bridges from Balham to Battersea

  Residents across Wandsworth will spot the latest progress as the council continues to improve rail bridges and underpasses to create cleaner, brighter and safer routes.

• Parkrun clears hurdle over plans for events to begin in Battersea Park

  Councillors in Wandsworth have backed proposals that could see popular community well-being event Parkrun coming to Battersea Park next year.

• Memorial ceremony being held to mark 50th anniversary of Battersea Park fairground disaster

  The families and friends of five young people who were tragically killed in a fairground accident in Battersea Park 50-years-ago will come together next week to honour their memories in a special memorial event in the park.

• New green scheme gets free bikes into gear for Battersea and Nine Elms residents

  Residents living on three estates in Battersea and Nine Elms are invited to get in the saddle as part of a free bike trial scheme from Wandsworth Council.

• Landmark blue plaque for Battersea woman launches Black History Month

  Wandsworth has marked Black History Month with the unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the former Battersea home of ground-breaking singer and performer Evelyn Dove.

• Battersea Power Station opening event

  Cabinet member for Housing Aydin Dikerdem has issued the following statement regarding Battersea Power Station:

• Family hub launched in Battersea

  Wandsworth Council has launched its first Family Hub in Battersea today, to make it easier for families to access and use a wide range of important services.