February 2021

Residents from across Wandsworth attend Covid-19 vaccination information event

More than 120 people attended Wandsworth Council’s Covid-19 vaccination information event last night (Thursday 25 Feb).

Published: 26 Feb 21

School Streets will operate again from March 8

With schools set to reopen to all pupils on March 8 as the national lockdown eases, residents are being reminded that the borough’s network of School Streets will be coming back into operation.

Published: 26 Feb 21

Safety measures in place for return of pupils to classrooms

With schools scheduled to reopen fully on March 8, parents are being reassured that classrooms are safe places for their children and for teaching staff.

Published: 26 Feb 21

Council covers the bill for outdoor table fees this summer

Cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants in Wandsworth can continue to serve customers sitting outside their premises this summer thanks to 'al fresco' hospitality rules remaining in place again this year.

Published: 25 Feb 21

Fostering During Coronavirus – Scott and Amy’s Story

Wandsworth urgently needs safe, loving foster homes for children and young people as the pandemic continues to have a profound impact for many families. Last September, Scott and Amy began a fostering journey of their own when they opened their home to an asylum seeker with no possessions to his name.

Published: 24 Feb 21

Amazon supports Power to Connect 

Amazon has donated 100 devices to Power to Connect, an initiative launched by the council and Battersea Power Station in April 2020 to provide laptops and data vouchers to local families.

Published: 24 Feb 21

New support programmes for local businesses

Wandsworth Council is funding a series of bespoke support programmes to help businesses through some of the challenges presented by COVID-19. The programmes on offer are designed to help entrepreneurs to build resilience as they Start, Reset & Grow their business during these uncertain times.

Published: 24 Feb 21

One week left to comment on Local Plan

People who live and work in Wandsworth have just under a week to comment on a blueprint to guide development in the borough.

Published: 23 Feb 21

Welcome for change to parking rules outside shops on Putney red route

Councillors who lobbied Transport for London chiefs to relax parking rules outside shops on the Upper Richmond Road have welcomed the news that these efforts have paid off.

Published: 23 Feb 21

Find out more about the Covid vaccine at online event

Are you wondering about taking the Covid-19 vaccine? If so, come and hear from your local clinicians and Public Health leaders.

Published: 22 Feb 21

Join the Conversation with Climate Conversations

Building on the momentum generated by the Wandsworth Climate Summit of November 2020, the council has created a new series of events called Climate Conversations.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Drawing competition for 3-7 year olds: prizes for the winners

Children age three to seven years old, who live or go to school in the London Borough of Wandsworth, are encouraged to enter a colouring-in competition, as part of the council’s MyWandsworth campaign to keep the borough looking at its best. 

Published: 19 Feb 21

Next phase of Garratt Lane safer cycling infrastructure to commence

Highways engineers will next week begin installing the next phase of cycle-friendly infrastructure in Garratt Lane.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Vaccination update and interview with Shannon Katiyo, Director of Public Health

The vast majority of frontline NHS and care staff, people living in care homes for older adults as well as people aged 70 and over have now been vaccinated.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Plans unveiled to protect historic gem from flooding

The council has unveiled plans to protect a unique historical highway in Putney from flooding and the effects of excessive rainfall.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Local Libraries Offer A Chance to Talk

At a time where loneliness and isolation levels are rising as a result of the pandemic, Wandsworth Libraries are introducing a new service to help support residents who are in need of someone to talk to.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Cut your work commute with Nine Elms and Battersea jobs

More jobs are available this year in Nine Elms and Battersea as the area continues to develop and new Northern Line Extension tube stations are due to open in the autumn.

Published: 19 Feb 21

Cutting Carbon and Costs with Solar Energy Initiative

Wandsworth Council has partnered with Solar Together to help Wandsworth residents switch to renewable energy through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage. Registration for the scheme is now open and residents can register their interest by visiting solartogether.co.uk/wandsworth

Published: 18 Feb 21

Savona residents scoop grant for gardening packs

Residents of the Savona Estate in Nine Elms have been awarded a grant from the Wandsworth Grant Fund for their ‘Sown from Home’ project.

Published: 18 Feb 21

Mayor thanks St George's Hospital

The Mayor of Wandsworth has written to the Chief Executive of St George’s Hospital to thank staff and army medics for their ‘truly outstanding work’ in response to the pandemic.  

Published: 18 Feb 21

Write Together project connects communities

The council has teamed up with Battersea Arts Centre for ‘Write Together,’ a project hoping to connect people and spread kindness during the pandemic.

Published: 18 Feb 21

Don’t forget to take part in Census Day 2021

Households across the country - including Wandsworth - are being asked to take part in Census Day 2021.

Published: 18 Feb 21

Energy boost: Pipes laid for Nine Elms low-carbon heat network

Residents and businesses in Nine Elms will soon benefit from a more sustainable type of heating thanks to a District Heating Network being installed underground.

Published: 17 Feb 21

Traffic calming scheme aims to improve road safety in West Putney

Action is being taken to lower vehicle speeds in a residential road in Putney where residents have expressed concerns about speeding drivers.

Published: 16 Feb 21

Changes to Additional Restrictions Grant for businesses

After a review of the COVID-19 Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme run by Wandsworth Council, the scheme's eligibility criteria have been expanded to help those operating from a business premises as well as those based at home.

Published: 15 Feb 21

Create and Learn playkits scoop national award

Create & Learn PlayKits, a project co-created by Wandsworth Council, has won the Best Arts Project category in the Hearts for the Arts awards.   

Published: 15 Feb 21

Battersea based teacher training partnership chosen to raise school standards across south west London

A Wandsworth based teacher training partnership has been chosen as a new hub for teacher training and development in four boroughs across south west London, it was announced today (Monday).

Published: 15 Feb 21

Construction work continues apace at Chestnut Grove Academy’s new sixth form block

Construction work is continuing apace to provide a new 21st Century sixth-form teaching block at Balham’s Chestnut Grove Academy.

Published: 15 Feb 21

Help shape new vision for Wandle Delta

Wandsworth residents are being asked to comment on a masterplan to guide development in the riverside Wandle Delta area.

Published: 15 Feb 21

Mayor welcomes in Year of the Ox

The Mayor of Wandsworth has welcomed in the Chinese New Year with staff and students at the WenLin Chinese School.

Published: 12 Feb 21

Shannon Katiyo, Director of Public Health updates on vaccination in Wandsworth

"It’s good news that more than 200,000 south west London residents have now received their COVID vaccine. The vaccine remains one of the main ways the country will reduce the impact of the virus on people’s health and on our healthcare services.

Published: 12 Feb 21

Switch to direct debit and enter our prize draw

Pay your adult social care invoices by direct debit for a chance to win £200.

Published: 12 Feb 21

New homes on Kersfield Estate

Work to build 41 homes on Kersfield Estate in Putney has begun.

Published: 12 Feb 21

Residents shocked to see cheetah-like wildcat on Roehampton window ledge

A man who kept a dangerous wildcat – a close relative to a cheetah – as a family pet without a licence and then evaded attempts to track it down by the authorities has been fined and banned from keeping similar animals for two years.

Published: 12 Feb 21

Wandsworth’s Environment and Sustainability Strategy Gets Refreshed

Wandsworth Council has declared a climate emergency, setting the targets of being a carbon-neutral organisation by 2030.

As part of this decade-spanning strategy to tackle climate change in the borough the council has committed to reviewing and updating its climate change action plan – the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) - annually.

Published: 11 Feb 21

New community website aims to ‘Beautify Balham’

A new community website that promotes cleaner and greener neighbourhoods in Balham has now gone live.

Published: 11 Feb 21

Free school meals this half term

Thousands of Wandsworth schoolchildren will receive a free school lunch this February half term, the council has confirmed.  

Published: 10 Feb 21

Tooting residents offered choices on plans to curb cut through traffic near St George’s

Residents living next door to Tooting’s St George’s Hospital are being asked if they would like action taken to prevent motorists using their neighbourhood as a cut-through.

Published: 10 Feb 21

Devices keep people 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: 10 Feb 21

Winners revealed in gateways competition for railway Arch 42 in Nine Elms

The winning design team has been chosen to create the gateways to a new walking and cycling route through a Nine Elms Victorian railway arch known as Arch 42. 

Published: 09 Feb 21

Keep your dog safe

The council’s animal welfare manager is warning dog owners to keep an eye on their pets following an increase in thefts during the pandemic.  

Published: 09 Feb 21

New investment in town centre will deliver more homes and jobs

One of the last remaining brownfield sites in Wandsworth town centre is set to be redeveloped to provide more homes and jobs for local people.

Published: 09 Feb 21

Wandsworth’s Walking and Cycling Strategy Moves Forward

Last week the Strategic Planning and Transportation Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to agree the production of a new Walking and Cycling Strategy. 

The strategy will detail the actions Wandsworth Council will take to increase the rates of walking and cycling within the borough.

Published: 08 Feb 21

Thinking about getting Solar Panels? Here are 9 things to know

As part of Wandsworth Council’s ongoing action plan to tackle climate change in the borough, the council is encouraging residents to consider switching their energy source to solar

Published: 05 Feb 21

Community’s wishes granted with new management model agreed for playing fields

Councillors have approved a pioneering management scheme for a popular set of playing fields in West Putney which will see the local community given a much greater say in their running.

Published: 05 Feb 21

Update on Putney High Street environmental improvement project

A report to councillors says that work is progressing well on a series of measures worth around £4m to improve Putney High Street by improving air quality and making it a more pleasant destination for visitors and shoppers.

Published: 05 Feb 21

Safer crossing point planned for pedestrians on the Lennox estate

Residents living on the Lennox estate in Roehampton could soon benefit from a road safety scheme if councillors approve plans at a meeting this evening (Thursday).

Published: 04 Feb 21

Safer route to school plan for pupils at Putney Ark Academy

Children attending a Putney academy are set to benefit from safer journeys to and from the school gates when a new zebra crossing is unveiled.

Published: 04 Feb 21

Wandsworth makes council tax pledge to help residents

Wandsworth Council is leading the way in London by freezing its general element of the council tax for the forthcoming year.

Published: 04 Feb 21

An update on COVID-19 vaccinations in our borough

Wandsworth Council’s Director of Public Health, Shannon Katiyo, writes:

Published: 03 Feb 21

Wandsworth’s First Biodiversity Strategy Brought to Life

The Community Services and Open Spaces Overview and Scrutiny Committee met last night to discuss Wandsworth’s first Biodiversity Strategy. Implementing this strategy will be a critical contribution to the council’s broader environmental strategy (WESS), designed to meet the council’s ambition of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and the greenest inner London borough.

Published: 03 Feb 21

More lateral flow tests now available

One in three people who have coronavirus don’t show any symptoms but can still pass the virus on.

Published: 03 Feb 21

Schoolchildren create public art

Artist Simon Periton has teamed up with students at Brandlehow Primary School to create a new contemporary public artwork in Wandsworth.  

Published: 03 Feb 21

Flying the flag for LGBT History Month

The council is celebrating LGBT History Month this February with online events all month run by the borough’s library service.

Published: 03 Feb 21

Libraries continue to flourish 

Wandsworth is looking at ways to further develop its library service.  

Published: 03 Feb 21

Wandsworth in pilot scheme to encourage diversity in social care

Wandsworth Council has been chosen to help pilot a new scheme to improve the diversity of senior staff in adults and children’s social care.  

Published: 02 Feb 21

For children and families struggling with their mental health – there is help out there

Parents and carers of children who struggling with their mental health during lockdown are being reminded that there are services available in Wandsworth to support them.

Published: 02 Feb 21

One of London’s biggest estate regenerations gets green light

Wandsworth Council’s plans to build up to 2,550 new homes on the Winstanley and York Road Estate in Battersea have been given planning permission.

Published: 01 Feb 21