April 2025

Wandsworth launches Britain’s best concession scheme

Access for All, Britain’s best concession scheme, is an ambitious initiative from Wandsworth Council to make key services and local activities more affordable for all, and it just got even bigger.

Published: 29 Apr 25

Skip a trip to the tip with our expanded Mega Skip Days

Wandsworth’s incredibly popular Mega Skip Days have expanded over the past few months to cover more of the borough and with triple skips at the busiest sites so they can stay open longer.

Published: 29 Apr 25

Leader listens to residents’ views at community drop-in

Residents from Falconbrook and Wandsworth Town shared their views on a range of local topics on Saturday (26 April) at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg.

Published: 28 Apr 25

London Borough of Culture gets off to a flying start with all-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth

Welcome to Wandsworth - The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Wandsworth Council’s London Borough of Culture 2025, kicked off on 26 April in Battersea Park with an all-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth. 

Published: 28 Apr 25

Awards celebrate local heroes getting Wandsworth moving

The winners of this year’s Wandsworth Moves Together Awards were revealed at a ceremony last night, celebrating the inspiring individuals and organisations helping to get the borough moving.

Published: 26 Apr 25

Wandsworth Council Planning Committee rejects tower on the Battersea Bridge waterfront

Proposals for a controversial 28-storey tower, plus ground floor and basement levels, at One Battersea Bridge have been rejected by Wandsworth’s Planning application Committee at a meeting on Thursday 24 May. 

Published: 25 Apr 25

Small scraps, big impact: How your food waste protects the planet

As a listening council, last year we introduced free food waste recycling to all households with space at the front of their property for a food waste caddy.

Published: 25 Apr 25

Jobseekers: Book now for Employ Wandsworth

Please note: Advance booking is now closed, but jobseekers can just turn up to get free tickets on the door. 

Wandsworth’s largest jobs and skills event, Employ Wandsworth, returns next month.

Published: 23 Apr 25

Wandsworth Bridge no longer London’s “most boring” bridge

Wandsworth Bridge, one of our borough’s key river crossings, has received a major glow up, as we’ve finished installing new exterior lighting. This project is part of our ongoing commitment to improving street scenes across Wandsworth, helping our residents feel pride in their streets and public spaces.

Published: 17 Apr 25

Wandsworth’s ambitious holiday programme praised in Government visit

Stephen Morgan MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Early Education, visited Ernest Bevin Academy to see Wandsworth Council’s highly praised Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme in action.

Published: 17 Apr 25

Flying start for Team Wandsworth in London Youth Games

Team Wandsworth is celebrating early successes in this year’s London Youth Games, with the volleyball team storming through to the finals in July.

Published: 16 Apr 25

Wandsworth opens new space to keep residents safe

Residents in Roehampton and Putney will benefit from a more visible and responsive police presence thanks to a new Safer Neighbourhood touchdown space that opened on 11 April.

Published: 16 Apr 25

Borough of Culture celebrations come to the Boat Race

Our London Borough of Culture celebrations came to the iconic Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race on Sunday with a display of silk flags welcoming visitors to the Putney Embankment.

Published: 16 Apr 25

Let’s make Easter a little greener

Easter in Wandsworth is a great chance to enjoy family time – and chocolate – but is also a great opportunity to do something simple and positive for the planet.

Published: 15 Apr 25

April Cabinet Meeting: Updates on customer services, 5,000 free bulky waste bookings and London Borough of Culture 

Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet met this week to update residents how it is delivering on its promises – responding quicker, cleaner streets, and a year-long cultural celebration that puts the borough on the map.

Published: 15 Apr 25

Tooting Bec Lido reopens for the summer

Tooting Bec Lido, the UK’s largest freshwater swimming pool, will reopen to the public for the summer season on Thursday 17 April.

Published: 14 Apr 25

Pineapple award for Night Time Strategy

The ‘trailblazing’ Wandsworth Night Time Strategy has won a prestigious award for the innovative way it included the views of local people to help make the borough a better place to live. 

Published: 11 Apr 25

Wandsworth Council expands pioneering Baby Box scheme

Wandsworth Council is delighted to announce the expansion of its pioneering Baby Box scheme, the first of its kind in London, to support new parents across the borough.

Published: 11 Apr 25

Advance Notice: Essential Thames Water Works on Putney High Street

Thames Water will be carrying out essential works on Putney High Street at the junction with Chelverton Road from Monday 14 April to Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Published: 09 Apr 25

Wandsworth residents give gold-standard rating to free bulky waste collection service

5,000 bookings in just two months as part of our Cleaner Borough plan.

Published: 08 Apr 25

Have your say on Wandsworth’s draft Events Policy

Wandsworth’s proposed updated Events Policy is open for consultation, and we want to hear your views. 

Published: 07 Apr 25

Ways to save in April: Help with bills, food, and everyday costs

With energy prices rising again, people’s budgets remain under pressure. But there are practical ways to cut costs this April – and we’re here to help. From discounted bills to community supermarkets, here’s how you can make the most of the support available.

Published: 07 Apr 25

Queenstown Road improvements have begun

Work to improve Queenstown Road, one of Wandsworth’s busiest commuter routes for cyclists and buses, has begun as part of our Walking and Cycling Strategy, which is designed to make it easier and safer for people to choose Active Travel in Wandsworth.

Published: 04 Apr 25

Grants available for community VE Day celebrations 

Local groups planning an event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day can apply now for a council grant of up to £1,000. 

Published: 04 Apr 25

New eco-friendly upgrades as Putney Leisure Centre Pool reopens

Swimmers can now enjoy a more comfortable and eco-friendly experience at Putney Leisure Centre following the completion of essential improvement works on Tuesday 1 April. 

Published: 03 Apr 25

Improved services deliver a Cleaner Borough

A cleaner, more welcoming environment is on the way for Wandsworth, thanks to a series of targeted actions aimed at improving street cleanliness across the borough.

Published: 03 Apr 25

Council and Police take action against anti-social behaviour

Wandsworth Council takes action alongside the police following reports of ASB in and around the Doddington estate.

Published: 02 Apr 25

Wandsworth helps cut water bills for struggling residents 

Wandsworth Council is backing a new scheme to help residents save money on their water bills – by cutting out the paperwork and getting support straight to those who need it. 

Published: 02 Apr 25

London Borough of Culture celebrated at Royal Albert Hall concert

Young musicians and performers from Wandsworth schools and the Wandsworth Music Academy marked the start of London Borough of Culture this week during a spectacular event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Published: 01 Apr 25

Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture starts today  

Today, 1 April, is the first day of Wandsworth’s year as The Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture 2025.

Published: 01 Apr 25