July 2021

Disruption to some communal recycling collections

Due to Covid-related staff absences & a lack of qualified temporary replacement HGV drivers, some communal recycling collections from blocks of flats are disrupted this week and will instead take place one day later than normal. Our sincere apologies to residents for the inconvenience.

Published: 02 Aug 21

Green walls at borough schools 

Two Wandsworth schools have had living ‘green walls’ installed. 

Published: 30 Jul 21

Further protection for town centres and employment areas

Wandsworth Council is removing ‘permitted development’ rights in selected locations across the borough to protect town centres, local shopping parades and other business premises that may be vulnerable to change to residential.

Published: 30 Jul 21

Nine Elms rental apartments completed with 'topping out' ceremony

The structural completion of two twinned buildings containing 894 new rental properties on Wandsworth's former Royal Mail depot site, has been celebrated with a topping out ceremony.

Published: 29 Jul 21

Battersea Park lamp-posts upgrade delivers taxpayer savings and lower carbon emissions

Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park are being upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs that will not only save taxpayers’ money but also help the council meet its carbon reduction targets.

Published: 29 Jul 21

Small army of home composters required

The council is poised to recruit a small army of home composters to participate in a pilot scheme that aims to test the effectiveness of diverting food and organic garden waste away from household general waste collections by home composting.

Published: 29 Jul 21

Young people inspired by music sessions with Royal Philharmonic

Young people aged eight to 18 have taken part in an inspirational music event in partnership with the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, one of many holiday activities delivered by the council to engage children as the pandemic eases.

Published: 29 Jul 21

Another financial lifeline for Wandsworth businesses

Wandsworth Council has secured additional funding to continue to support hard-hit business as they face up to the pressures of the pandemic.

Published: 27 Jul 21

Nominate community heroes

If you know someone who works tirelessly to help other members of their community but whose efforts go unsung, there's still time to nominate them for a 2021 Wandsworth Civic Award. 

Published: 27 Jul 21

Council leader echoes residents’ pleas for Thames Water to act to stop Battersea flooding

Council leader Ravi Govindia is backing Battersea residents who are calling for urgent action from Thames Water to improve drainage and sewer capacity in the area following Sunday’s flash floods.

Published: 27 Jul 21

Families select their favourite design for new-look Wandsworth Common playground

Parents and children have made their choice of design for the new look Windmill playground on Wandsworth Common.

Published: 26 Jul 21

Council acts to protect residents’ parking spaces from influx of football fans to AFC Wimbledon’s new stadium

The council is to introduce changes to parking controls in the areas surrounding the new Wimbledon Stadium development in Plough Lane to protect residents’ parking provision on the Wandsworth side of the borough boundary.

Published: 23 Jul 21

Funding for neighbourhood schemes  

Another wave of neighbourhood improvement schemes are to go ahead with funding from the Wandsworth Local Fund.   

Published: 23 Jul 21

Please keep yourself and others safe

The number of new Covid-19 cases has risen sharply in Wandsworth, and people are urged to take action to protect themselves and others.

Published: 23 Jul 21

Parks Police tackle Anti Social Behaviour 

As we move into a summer with an end of restrictions, we spoke with members of the council's dedicated Parks Police team, Acting Inspector Laurie Black and Operations Sergeant Sunnee Arhagba, to find out how they help keep our parks a peaceful haven for Wandsworth residents. 

Published: 22 Jul 21

Recycling bins trialled in parks 

Recycling bins are being put in some of the most popular parts of Wandsworth Common and Battersea Park.  

Published: 22 Jul 21

Wandsworth aims for accreditation in work to tackle violence against women 

Wandsworth Council is working towards becoming a White Ribbon accredited organisation as part of its work to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).  

Published: 22 Jul 21

The Wandsworth COVID-19 Local Outbreak Management Plan published

This plan is a collaborative effort developed locally across the council describing the interface with various levels of the national NHS Test and Trace Service, and with the regional service led by Public Health England’s London Coronavirus Response Cell (LCRC).

Published: 21 Jul 21

Summer activities at Fishponds Playing Fields

In partnership with Wandsworth Council, Enable Leisure and Culture will be hosting a summer activity programme at Fishponds Playing Fields over the school holidays.  

Published: 20 Jul 21

Work to begin soon on £250k upgrade of Battersea Park’s toddlers and junior playground

The favourite design chosen by local families and young children for a new look toddlers and junior playground in Battersea Park has been unveiled.

Published: 20 Jul 21

Changes to council services from this week

The country has now entered Step 4 of the Government Roadmap and there are changes to some council services including libraries, leisure centres and weddings.

Published: 19 Jul 21

Dancing for joy at new homes 

Residents moving into new homes on York Road Battersea have been dancing for joy.  Maybe the new headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) on the building’s ground floor has something to do with it. 

Published: 19 Jul 21

Owner of filthy mouse infested butchers shop ordered to pay £16,000 in fines and court costs

The owner of a butchers and grocery shop in Tooting has been ordered to pay more than £16,000 in fines and legal bills after magistrates heard his premises was riddled with mice and that produce offered for sale had been gnawed by rodents and in some case food packaging left soaked in mouse urine.

Published: 16 Jul 21

30 ways to keep Wandsworth clean and tidy

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, the council is launching its ‘30 ways to keep Wandsworth clean and tidy’ campaign to keep the borough looking at its best, as part of its wider MyWandsworth initiative.

Published: 16 Jul 21

Keep cool as temperatures rise 

As the weather warms up, people are encouraged to take care of their health.

Published: 16 Jul 21

‘Ballot bin’ encourages smokers to throw away cigarette butts

A bright new yellow bin will be posing some interesting questions for smokers in a trial outside Tooting Broadway station to encourage smokers to ditch their cigarette butts responsibly.

Published: 16 Jul 21

Award-winning Create & Learn PlayKits to be distributed to 4000 children across Wandsworth this summer

The Create & Learn PlayKits began in response to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic and the closure of schools in Spring 2020. Building upon the success of a number of smaller initiatives in Nine Elms and Roehampton, a group of arts and cultural organisations from across the borough of Wandsworth came together to discuss how they could support and inspire young people and their families to get creative during lockdown. 

Published: 16 Jul 21

Wandsworth urged to keep Covid safety measures up after Monday

With Covid-19 cases continuing to rise in Wandsworth, residents are asked to continue to be cautious as we enter Step 4 of the Government Roadmap this coming Monday (July 19).

Published: 16 Jul 21

Unsure about getting the Covid-19 vaccination? Come in for a chat

Unsure about getting vaccinated? Worried about side effects, needles or just uncertain about which vaccine you will receive? You can get the answers to all your questions at local vaccination sites across Wandsworth, with no pressure to get the vaccine.

Published: 16 Jul 21

Investment of £400k in Battersea neighbourhood green space will be shaped by local people’s views

A local neighbourhood park near Battersea’s riverside is in line for a £400,000 facelift with local people now being urged to come forward and make suggestions on how the money can best be spent.

Published: 15 Jul 21

Wandsworth launches innovative new data strategy

Wandsworth Council is launching a new strategy that will use data analytics to help improve services for residents.

Published: 15 Jul 21

COVID-19 Vaccine super vaccination clinic, Saturday 17 July - share on social media

Come along to Wandsworth's Civic Suite on Saturday 17 July between 12-6 pm, for a one day super vaccination clinic, no appointment needed, for first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

Published: 15 Jul 21

Leaders work together to tackle climate change   

Leaders of public sector organisations across Wandsworth met last week to discuss shared responses to the climate emergency.    

Published: 14 Jul 21

Become an advertising superstar

The council has teamed up with the School of Communication Arts (SCA) to help Wandsworth residents into a 12-month online advertising school.

Published: 14 Jul 21

New mobile sculpture on the River Thames to be unveiled in Nine Elms this summer

A new mobile sculpture MUDSKIPPER created by British artist James Capper will be unveiled on Sunday 18 July 2021 at Battersea Power Station in Nine Elms.

Published: 14 Jul 21

Civic Suite transformed for one-day super vaccination clinic

Wandsworth Civic Suite is to be transformed into a vaccination centre on Saturday (17^th July) in the final countdown towards Step 4 of the Government roadmap.

Published: 14 Jul 21

COVID-19 Vaccine Walk In, Saturday 17 July

Come along to Wandsworth's Civic Suite on Saturday 17 July, between 12-6pm, for a walk-in, no appointment needed, for first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

Published: 13 Jul 21

Free school meals scheme extended to cover summer break

Thousands of Wandsworth schoolchildren will continue to receive free meals over the school summer holidays, the council has confirmed.

Published: 13 Jul 21

Summer is Unlocked for young people in Wandsworth

The popular Summer Unlocked scheme for children on free school meals returns, with fun activities and tutoring during the summer holidays to keep youngsters active and on track with their learning.

Published: 09 Jul 21

Summer weekend of sport in Battersea Park

This weekend Summer in Battersea Park finishes with a feast of sport. On Saturday there is a full day of tennis with the Wimbledon Ladies Final, followed by a double whammy of Men’s Wimbledon Final and Euros Football Final on Sunday.

Published: 09 Jul 21

Young people enjoying their apprenticeships with borough’s broadband infrastructure partner

Young people in Wandsworth are learning new hi-tech skills in training schemes offered by the borough’s broadband infrastructure partner G.Network – all arranged through the council’s Work Match service.

Published: 09 Jul 21

Plaque unveiled honouring campaigner who defeated plans to build on Wandsworth Common

A man credited with leading a Victorian-era campaign to protect Wandsworth Common from development, has been commemorated with a blue plaque at Clapham Junction Station.

Published: 09 Jul 21

England’s best defender – it’s the COVID-19 vaccine!

It’s been a heady couple of weeks for football fans in England.

Published: 09 Jul 21

Council Leader welcomes countdown to Tube opening in Battersea and Nine Elms

Cllr Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council, has welcomed news that TfL are now running trial operations on the new Northern Line Extension set to open this Autumn.

Published: 08 Jul 21

WATCH it! Investing in the safety and security of the borough

The leaders of Wandsworth and Richmond Councils, Cllr Ravi Govindia and Cllr Gareth Roberts, came together to check out a new, state-of-the-art, Joint Control Centre that will help improve safety in both boroughs.

Published: 08 Jul 21

Beware parking meter con

As the borough gets busier post-lockdown, the council's parking and community safety teams have received several new reports of parking meter bank card fraud. 

Published: 08 Jul 21

Green light for new air quality plan

A new Air Quality Action Plan has been drawn up setting out how the council will continue its work to further reduce air pollution in the borough.  

Published: 08 Jul 21

Voluntary council tax contributions set to be approved

Wandsworth Council is set to introduce a scheme which will accept voluntary council tax contributions from residents.

Published: 08 Jul 21

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Goes Green

This year’s WAF includes a programme of climate-friendly projects, celebrating the natural world and sharing an eco message.

Published: 08 Jul 21

Council's focus turns to recovery following comprehensive pandemic response

Wandsworth Council’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has made a real difference to residents and the local economy, a committee has heard.

Published: 08 Jul 21

New £5m fund for public realm improvements will help build an even Brighter Borough

The council is establishing a new £5m public realm improvement fund to create an even Brighter Borough for residents and businesses as a key strand of its plans for Wandsworth’s recovery from the impact of the Covid pandemic.

Published: 08 Jul 21

Happy Streets Festival set to fill Nine Elms with happiness this Saturday

Happy Streets Festival will bring arts, culture and family activities to the streets of Nine Elms on Saturday 10 July.

Published: 06 Jul 21

New travel training team aims to deliver greater freedom and independence to vulnerable children and adults

Children with special needs and vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities could soon have more travel freedom and greater independence with the recruitment of a new council team of travel trainers.

Published: 05 Jul 21

The rebirth of Nine Elms: Once a study in urban decay now transformed into London’s newest and most exciting residential and business district

The transformation of Nine Elms from dirty and unloved industrial wasteland into London’s fastest growing and most vibrant residential and business district is the biggest urban renewal success story this century, writes Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia.

Published: 05 Jul 21

Grassroots community organisations supported in latest round of Wandsworth Grants Fund allocations

Grassroots organisations delivering community initiatives that benefit borough residents are to share more than £100,000 in the latest round of awards from the Wandsworth Grant Fund, councillors have decided.

Published: 05 Jul 21

Get ready for summer  – Get your COVID-19 vaccine!

Have you started making plans for the summer holidays yet?

Foreign travel might be off the agenda for a lot of us this year but we all want to get the most out of that precious time outdoors with friends and family.

Published: 05 Jul 21

Online advice session to help arthritis sufferers

People who suffer from arthritis can join an online therapy and advice session next week which will explore options on how best to manage the condition and enjoy a more active life with less pain.

Published: 02 Jul 21

New OWL App launches in Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council invites residents to sign up to the new online watch link app. Users can receive information on local crimes and crime prevention advice directly from the police and council.

Published: 01 Jul 21

Summer in Battersea Park – Wellness Weekend

This Saturday (July 3), Summer in Battersea Park begins a weekend focused on mental health and wellbeing, with a selection of fitness and health classes. On Sunday the focus shifts to activities and classes for wellbeing, with Putney School of Art and Design and Let’s All Dance providing guidance and teaching.

Published: 01 Jul 21