December 2021

• Leader's New Year Message

  As we welcome in 2022, the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia, reflects on how the people of Wandsworth and the borough's strong sense of community helped everyone get through another difficult year. 

  Published: 31 Dec 21

• Free Christmas tree collection from January 4

  The council is again offering a free real Christmas tree recycling service between Tuesday January 4 and Friday January 14, 2022.

  Published: 31 Dec 21

• Higher than usual demand for COVID-19 Testing

  As the Government has announced the introduction of Daily Testing for Contacts of Covid-19, there is a higher than usual demand for lateral flow test kits across the distribution network nationally and locally, and challenges facing the Home Channel postal distribution network.

   

  Published: 30 Dec 21

• Support for victims of violence and abuse this Christmas and beyond

  Residents are reminded that help is available 24 hours a day for people experiencing domestic abuse.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• Message from the Wandsworth Director of Public Health

  Dear Residents, last Christmas we welcomed the news of the long-awaited vaccines that would prove so successful in the battle against COVID-19. As we reflect, we know that these vaccines have saved countless lives and protected millions of people since the first jab was given.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• Looking back on a year in the Brighter Borough - January to March

  In this series of digests we review the year’s events in Wandsworth and recount some of the highlights of 2021 - a year that began with the country still under lockdown and learning to live with the pandemic – but also a year of many positive accomplishments and improvements across the Brighter Borough.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• The year in review - April to June

  The second instalment of our review of the year in Wandsworth covers the three month period between April and June.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• The year in review - July to September

  Our third look back at events of the year covers the summer months July to September.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• Watch young people Take Over Wandsworth

  Wandsworth Council took part in its eighth annual Take Over Challenge this year, and videos of how the young people got on are now available to view online.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• Review of the year - October to December

  Our fourth and final look back at the people and events that shaped 2021. Happy New Year to all of Wandsworth's residents and businesses.

  Published: 23 Dec 21

• Project to smarten up and improve bridge underpass at Wandsworth Town Station nears completion

  Work is nearing completion on a joint project involving Wandsworth Council and Network Rail to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists whose journeys take them underneath the railway bridge at Wandsworth Town station.

  Published: 22 Dec 21

• Wandsworth Council grants approval for new homes on existing estates

  Wandsworth Council’s Planning Applications Committee has voted to approve proposals for developments on some of the council’s existing estates.

  Published: 21 Dec 21

• Have a green Christmas – and recycle your tree

  Have an environmentally-friendly Christmas by recycling as much as possible and wasting as little as you can. 

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Services over Christmas

  The council website has details of parking, waste and recycling collections, Christmas tree recycling, libraries, leisure centres, council offices and more over Christmas. Visit wandsworth.gov.uk/christmas. 

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Protect your child and others from flu

  Parents and carers of children aged 2 to 17 are urged to protect them from the flu virus with the free, painless and completely safe nasal spray flu vaccine.

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Cake for carers – Wandsworth thanks care staff

  Members of Wandsworth Council’s adult social care team have hand-delivered cakes and cards to nearly 100 care homes and home support agencies to thank them for their hard work this year.

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Get the booster this Christmas

  It is vital to make sure that you get your booster jab as soon as possible. Everyone over 18 can now book their Covid booster vaccine by the end of the year as the nation hurries to protect itself against the Omicron variant.

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Wandsworth’s calendar of Culture

  As Wandsworth Council prepares to launch a new action plan for arts and culture, the council's Arts and Culture Service rounds off 2021 with a look back at year of culture and creativity in the borough.

  Published: 17 Dec 21

• Last chance to comment on air quality plan 

  If you wish to comment on the draft Air Quality Action Plan you must do so by January 4. 

  Published: 16 Dec 21

• King George’s Park’s new cherry tree avenue taking shape

  The final planting has taken place to create King George’s Park’s newest attraction – a colourful avenue of 50 cherry trees.

  Published: 16 Dec 21

• Safer crossing outside school is latest element of council’s £5m public realm renewal scheme

  The council has drawn up designs for a new signal-controlled pedestrian crossing in Garratt Lane which will help improve road safety for pupils travelling to and from the Floreat Academy.

  Published: 16 Dec 21

• Still time to help shape £428k redesign of Battersea community space

  Local residents can help determine how more than £400,000 can best be spent on the redesign of a local neighbourhood pocket park near Battersea’s riverside.

  Published: 16 Dec 21

• Wandsworth’s Housing For All programme celebrates the delivery of 71 new council homes at Shuttleworth Road

  Leader of Wandsworth Council, Councillor Ravi Govindia and Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Jonathan Cook, dropped in to one of the council’s latest developments prior to completion in January, when the residents will begin to move in.

  Published: 14 Dec 21

• New round of funding for Green Homes Grants 

  Householders can apply now for a Green Homes Grant to help cut their energy bills.  

  Published: 14 Dec 21

• Free devices to help vulnerable people keep connected.  

  Wandsworth Council is reminding vulnerable people that they can apply for easy-to-use communication tablets to help them keep in touch with loved ones and carers.    

  Published: 14 Dec 21

• Council campaign to support leaseholders

  A local resident who took on the property management sector and won has backed Wandsworth Council’s campaign to improve the leaseholder experience.

  Published: 14 Dec 21

• Don’t risk being caught on camera driving into a school street

  In a further boost to road safety around local schools, camera enforcement will begin next month at two ‘School Streets’ in Tooting.

  Published: 14 Dec 21

• Gwynneth Morgan Centre officially opens 

  Age UK Wandsworth has officially moved into the Gwynneth Morgan Day Centre to provide services for the borough’s older and vulnerable residents.  

  Published: 13 Dec 21

• Guys Get Active is back

  Sign up now for Guys Get Active - a free community lifestyle programme designed specifically for men living or working in Wandsworth.

  Published: 13 Dec 21

• Call for TfL to ‘work flat out’ to finish 17-week Northern Line branch closure on time

  Transport bosses in charge of running London Underground are being urged to make sure there are no delays in completing planned works on the Northern Line which will affect passenger journeys for more than four months in the new year.

  Published: 13 Dec 21

• Council project to preserve historic Tooting landmark

  One of Tooting’s most prominent and historic landmarks is being given a new lease of life as part of a refurbishment scheme carried out by the council.

  Published: 13 Dec 21

• When can I get my COVID-19 booster? What’s changed and why you should bag your booster when it’s your turn.

  As people peel back the windows on their advent calendars, catching COVID-19 is one festive surprise we could all do without.

  Published: 10 Dec 21

• Lorry ban for Battersea Church Road

  Heavy lorries have been banned from travelling down Battersea Church Road. 

  Published: 10 Dec 21

• Help to keep warm as winter bites

  As winter sets in, the borough's older and vulnerable people are reminded they can get free help to keep warm and well during cold weather.

  Published: 09 Dec 21

• Roehampton celebrates reopening of Shed that has built ties with the community

  A place where people can learn practical skills, such as carpentry or furniture restoration, is helping the Roehampton community in the fight against loneliness and mental health issues in older people.

  Published: 09 Dec 21

• Further COVID-19 measures to protect the vulnerable and NHS 

  Wandsworth residents are being urged to be extra vigilant as new measures are introduced to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant in the UK.  

  Published: 09 Dec 21

• One year anniversary since first COVID-19 vaccine

  Today, Wednesday 8 December, marks the first anniversary of the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK.
  
  

  Published: 08 Dec 21

• Green light for £2m winter food and fuel support

  Councillors have unanimously agreed to distribute more than two million pounds to families in need this winter to help with food, household essentials and fuel costs. 

  Published: 08 Dec 21

• Final green light for £3m investment in Tooting Bec Lido

  Wandsworth Council has formally approved proposals to invest £3m in safeguarding the future of the Tooting Bec Lido.

  Published: 07 Dec 21

• New bowling alley leisure destination provides another boost to town centre’s fortunes

  Wandsworth town centre continues to attract new investment to boost its economic fortunes with the opening of a new “boutique” bowling alley in the heart of the historic Ram Brewery regeneration site.

  Published: 07 Dec 21

• Nominate now for Active Wandsworth Awards

  Nominations are now open for the 2021 Active Wandsworth Awards.

  Published: 07 Dec 21

• Plan to revamp Tooting Bec Athletics Track clears final hurdle

  The council has formally approved an investment scheme totalling £527,000 to fully replace the running surface at the Tooting Bec Athletics Track.

  Published: 07 Dec 21

• New Nine Elms primary school highly commended by London awards jury

  The new primary school and nursery planned for Nine Elms has been 'highly commended' by an International Jury at the New London Awards 2021.

  Published: 06 Dec 21

• Protect yourself and each other from COVID-19

  New measures are now in place as a precaution to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

  Published: 03 Dec 21

• Town centre Christmas events continue

  Town centre community celebrations, tree lighting ceremonies and other Christmas events continue in the borough's town centres this weekend. 

  Published: 03 Dec 21

• Still time to comment on plan to exempt residents from West Hill traffic restriction

  A council consultation is currently underway on a proposal to give West Hill residents affected by a traffic reduction scheme better access to their homes.

  Published: 03 Dec 21

• New avenue of trees for King George’s Park thanks to generous gift from Japan

  King George’s Park is about to get an attractive new feature - an avenue of 50 cherry trees that have been donated to the borough of Wandsworth by the government of Japan.

  Published: 03 Dec 21

• Plan for 15 metre phone mast in Earlsfield refused by council planners

  Plans to erect a 15 metre high mobile phone mast in a conservation area in Earlsfield have been rejected by Wandsworth Council.

  Published: 02 Dec 21

• Council leader backs calls for cleaner buses to be used in Putney High Street

  Council leader Ravi Govindia is backing a local campaign calling for buses in Putney High Street to be replaced with more eco-friendly electric or hydrogen powered versions.

  Published: 02 Dec 21

• Million pound improvement scheme that’s making Bedford Hill safer, smarter and greener

  Work is making good progress on the latest phase of a million pound regeneration scheme to improve the streetscape in Balham’s Bedford Hill.

  Published: 01 Dec 21

• Wandsworth’s new 32 acre public park now taking shape

  The borough’s newest public park, created as part of the redevelopment of Tooting’s Springfield Hospital, is beginning to take shape with the planting of the first of the 700 new trees planned for the site.

  Published: 01 Dec 21

• Check your health this World AIDS Day 2021

  Today (Dec 1) is World AIDS Day, and Wandsworth residents are being urged get a quick and simple test to check their HIV status.

  Published: 01 Dec 21