May 2021

• Bike Week 2021

  It’s Bike Week, and Wandsworth residents are invited to find out about the support available to get on two wheels.  

  Published: 31 May 21

• Future looks bright for popular Grade II listed town centre pub with investment scheme confirmed  

  Wandsworth town centre continues to attract new investment boosting its economic fortunes with confirmation from Young’s brewery that it is planning to open its new headquarters in the heart of the town centre - helping to safeguard the future of a landmark high street pub.

  Published: 28 May 21

• Please keep yourself and others safe this bank holiday weekend

  Wandsworth Council are urging residents to follow Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air guidance as we go into a bank holiday weekend and the start of half term

  Published: 28 May 21

• Help count spring plants this bank holiday Monday 

  The council is encouraging Wandsworth residents to visit parks and open spaces on Monday and take part in the Every Flower Counts survey.  

  Published: 28 May 21

• Former rugby supremo elected to serve as Mayor of Wandsworth

  Nightingale ward Councillor Richard field has been chosen to serve as the new Mayor of Wandsworth.

  Published: 27 May 21

• Council leader unveils new cabinet team

  Council leader Ravi Govindia has unveiled his new cabinet line-up following a mini-reshuffle.

  Published: 27 May 21

• Framed: art on local lamposts

  Look up while out on your local high street and you’ll be able to see artworks by local artists hanging from the lampposts.

  Published: 26 May 21

• Pick-up a book and a COVID-19 test at a local library

  It’s easier than ever to access COVID-19 home testing kits as three libraries in Wandsworth will be handing out home tests from 1 June.

  Published: 26 May 21

• Pool to reopen next week at Tooting leisure centre

  Swimmers will once again be able to take the plunge at Tooting Leisure Centre next week when the pool reopens following repairs and maintenance work.

  Published: 26 May 21

• Apply now for settled status 

  Wandsworth residents who are EU citizens now have just over a month left to apply for Settled Status.  

  Published: 26 May 21

• 71 New Homes Near Completion on Shuttleworth Road

  The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Kim Caddy, were joined by the senior team at Wates at Sphere Walk, Shuttleworth Road, Battersea to celebrate a new £27m affordable housing development.

  Published: 26 May 21

• Free parking for visiting family and friends on bank holiday Monday

  With lockdown rules now eased to permit indoor mixing of up to six people or two separate households, people visiting friends and family in Wandsworth this bank holiday Monday will not have to pay to use a parking bay in any of the borough’s controlled parking zones.

  Published: 26 May 21

• Final call for residents to submit their views on retaining lower speed limits on some of the borough’s busiest roads

  Residents are being reminded they still have a few days left to take part in a public consultation on retaining lower speed limits on some of the borough’s busiest roads.

  Published: 25 May 21

• New Tube will unlock Nine Elms vision of economic success and jobs, says Wandsworth Council Leader

  Local businesses and people living in Battersea and Nine Elms will soon benefit from having two new Tube stations nearby when the Northern Line Extension opens this Autumn.

  Published: 21 May 21

• Sonia is Wandsworth’s Young Person of the Year

  Sonia Zia has been named as this year’s winner of the Wandsworth Young Person of the Year Award for her determination and success in overcoming adversity and for representing a positive role model for children and young people across the borough.

  Published: 21 May 21

• Pledge to clean up – Great British Spring Clean

  This spring, join in the Great British Spring Clean to keep Wandsworth’s streets, town centres and parks clear from litter and looking at their best.

  Published: 21 May 21

• Government flytip figures show Wandsworth is a cleaner borough

  Official Government figures show that flytipping continues to pose a major challenge for some councils and local communities across London – but Wandsworth remains one of the capital’s cleanest boroughs.

  Published: 21 May 21

• Have your say on plans to improve Battersea’s Shillington Park

  People are being urged to take part in a public consultation on proposed new play facilities, outdoor gym equipment and other environmental improvements in Shillington Park, building on improved community facilities in this part of Battersea which has already seen investment worth £2.3m.

  Published: 21 May 21

• Pension fund moves away from fossil fuels 

  The council’s pension fund has begun the process of reducing its investment in fossil fuels. 

  Published: 20 May 21

• Putney High Street funding confirmed

  The council has welcomed the announcement from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government that support from the Future High Street Fund for Putney High Street has been confirmed.

  Published: 20 May 21

• Over 80,000 surge tests returned – thank you Wandsworth!

  Wandsworth Council would like to thank the many thousands of people that took part in the recent surge testing programme. Last month Wandsworth Council working with the Department of Health and Social Care, invited residents and those working in the borough to get tested as part of surge testing.

  Published: 19 May 21

• Battersea chosen for launch of borough’s full fibre ultrafast internet rollout

  Homes and businesses in Battersea’s Shaftesbury ward will be the first in the borough to have access to ultrafast internet speeds with the launch of a widescale programme to install full fibre broadband across the borough of Wandsworth.

  Published: 18 May 21

• Explore the past with the Wandsworth Heritage Festival  

  The Wandsworth Heritage Festival starts on May 29, and this year to make sure it is accessible to everyone events will be either outdoors on online.  

  Published: 14 May 21

• Get to school on foot this Walk to School Week

  Next week is Walk to School Week, and Wandsworth’s young people are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school rather than going by car.

  Published: 14 May 21

• Further easing of rules from next week

  There will be further easing of some lockdown restrictions from Monday (May 17), including the further reopening of indoor hospitality venues and more guests allowed at weddings.

  Published: 14 May 21

• Congratulations for councillor who’s reached 50 not out

  Council leader Ravi Govindia has paid warm tribute to fellow councillor and former leader of the Labour Group Tony Belton who this week celebrated a half century of continuous service on Wandsworth Council.

  Published: 14 May 21

• City Tree helping to deliver cleaner air for Putney

  Residents and visitors to Putney High Street are benefiting from cleaner air thanks to an innovative air purification system.

  Published: 13 May 21

• Zone 1 confirmed for new Battersea and Nine Elms Tube stations

  Wandsworth Council has welcomed confirmation that the new Tube stations at Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms will be part of Zone 1 when they open this Autumn.

  Published: 13 May 21

• Parky Pigeons littering competition winners

  Children aged three to seven took part in a colouring-in competition as part of the council's drive to educate some of our youngest residents on the importance of keeping the borough looking at its best and litter-free.

  Published: 13 May 21

• Still time to share your views on healthcare

  People who wish to share their views about healthcare during the pandemic have until the end of the month to take part in a borough-wide survey.

  Published: 12 May 21

• Just 50 days left to apply for Settled Status 

  There are now just 50 days to go until the deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.  

  Published: 11 May 21

• Mayor gets on her bike for charity

  The Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Jane Cooper is raising money with a charity bike ride and is seeking sponsors.  

  Published: 11 May 21

• Wandsworth launches #lovetofoster as part of Foster Care Fortnight

  Foster Care Fortnight starts this week, and Wandsworth has launched its #lovetofoster campaign to encourage Wandsworth residents to think about giving a young person – especially a teenager - a stable and loving home.

  Published: 11 May 21

• VE Day wreath laying ceremony at town hall honours Commonwealth forces

  On Saturday to mark VE Day the Mayor of Wandsworth and the Leader of the Council laid wreaths honouring the contribution of soldiers from the Commonwealth who played such a leading role in freeing Europe from Nazi tyranny.

  Published: 10 May 21

• Bedford Ward by-election result

  Labour have held on to their seat in Bedford ward with victory in Thursday’s local council by-election.

  Published: 08 May 21

• Consultation is live on Old York Road pedestrianisation and ideas for public realm improvements

  With lockdown rules being relaxed and shops and hospitality businesses reopening to customers, the council is asking local people for their views on the trial pedestrianisation of Old York Road as part of the town hall’s #ShopLocal and #EatLocal campaigns.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Wandsworth residents urged to apply for a G.Network ‘Reskillship’ to become fibre specialists from scratch

  London full fibre broadband company G.Network has announced a recruitment and training programme for hundreds of ‘fibre specialist’ positions and is urging Wandsworth residents to consider applying.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Wreaths to be laid to mark VE Day

  As part of the annual celebrations to mark VE Day, the Mayor of Wandsworth and the leader of the council will tomorrow (Saturday) join other local dignitaries in laying wreaths at the town hall in memory of those who secured victory for the allies in World War Two.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Quick and easy lateral flow testing for all

  One in three people who have COVID-19 don’t have any symptoms and can spread it without knowing. Lateral flow testing provides rapid results within around 30 minutes.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Could you become a care worker?

  Care providers in Wandsworth are looking for new care workers to join them in delivering essential and rewarding work.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Sign up now for employment support

  Register now for free programmes starting on May 17 to help local people get into employment.

  Published: 07 May 21

• Installation of safety measures continues on Battersea Church Road

  Highways engineers implementing road safety measures in Battersea Church Road have published advance details of temporary road closures and local diversions that will be in place next week.

  Published: 05 May 21

• Voting tomorrow for local by-election as well as for Mayor and London Assembly polls

  Polling stations across the borough will open at 7am tomorrow morning (Thursday) as Londoners go to the polls to elect a Mayor and London Assembly.

  Published: 05 May 21

• Playground to close for two days to allow improved safety measures to be installed

  Families in Battersea are being reminded that a local neighbourhood playground will be closed for two days this week to allow for improved safety measures to be installed.

  Published: 04 May 21