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Community Spaces open again this winter
- Spaces open around the borough to warm up and meet other people in your community this winter
- Free hot drinks, free or low-cost food, and plenty of activities available
- 38 of these spaces funded by the council as part of its wider Cost of Living support

Drainage works well in hand to prevent sports pitches becoming waterlogged
Wandsworth’s Cabinet Member for Environment Judi Gasser has seen for herself the work being carried out to fix the problems of waterlogged sports pitches across the borough.

Community-led kitchen provides free meals in Roehampton
- Chantelle’s Community Kitchen provides over 200 meals a week to local residents
- Having launched in August 2023 with support from the council, this initiative provides a free service for everyone.
- Residents can also get advice on benefits and cost-of-living support.

We’ve done it together! Council leader welcomes culture bid news
After six months of listening to hundreds of community organisations, creative venues, businesses and residents of all ages, Wandsworth has now formally entered its bid for London Borough of Culture 2025.

Show support and awareness this World Aids Day 2023
This World AIDS Day, Wandsworth Council reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and showing solidarity with people living with HIV.
Shop local this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday (December 2) is a chance to show your love for your local businesses.

Consultation on plans to improve road safety for children attending two Balham schools
Residents in Balham are being asked for their views on plans to improve road safety for local people and children who attend two of the area’s schools.

Children at two primaries have benefited from School Streets
- Children and parents have enjoyed safer & healthier journeys to & from school.
- Less congestion and cleaner air at school gates.
- Consultation on Tooting and Southfields schemes drawing to a close.

Wandsworth Faith Leaders’ roundtable commits to stronger cooperation
As part of Inter Faith Week, Faith leaders from across Wandsworth have come together to share information about the challenges facing local communities - and opportunities to cooperate on solutions.

Library of Things opens next week
23 Nov 23Enhanced House Purchase Grants
Existing Wandsworth council tenants that are interested in buying a property can be offered assistance through a means tested grant to support their purchase.

Town centre festive events
Christmas events in high streets and shopping areas will be held all over the borough, starting on Saturday November 18.
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