August 2025
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Results day marks a new chapter for Wandsworth pupils
Students across Wandsworth opened their GCSE results today, kickstarting a new, exciting chapter in their lives.
Published: 21 Aug 25
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Barn Elms Sports Centre tennis courts reopen after renovation
The tennis courts at Barn Elms Sports Centre have officially reopened following major renovation works led by Wandsworth Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), funded by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project.
Published: 21 Aug 25
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New life Down Under for Wandsworth street sign
A Roehampton street sign has a new home in Australia after our 7 Rings, 7 Days programme added a little romance to its recycling journey.
Published: 18 Aug 25
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Celebrating Wandsworth’s results day achievers
Schools and colleges across Wandsworth saw students collecting their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 results this week, marking the end of one stage of their education and the start of the next.
Published: 14 Aug 25
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Preserving our past: Wandsworth’s historic street name plates rescued
Heritage signs across the borough, some of which are thought to be over 150 years old, are due to be carefully restored where possible, as part of our work to protect and celebrate local heritage and increase pride in our streets.
Published: 14 Aug 25
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Wandsworth Council announces Alton Renewal Plan September ballot
Wandsworth Council has confirmed that a resident ballot will take place this September as part of the ongoing renewal plans for the Alton Estate in Roehampton.
Published: 14 Aug 25
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Guides help people with disabilities get out and about
New free guides will make it easier for residents and visitors with disabilities to visit public buildings in Wandsworth, including libraries, leisure centres and entertainment venues.
Published: 11 Aug 25
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Wild Wandsworth: Help shape Wandsworth’s new Biodiversity Action Plan
Wandsworth is going wild, and you’re invited to be part of it. You can help protect local wildlife and restore habitats by taking part in a short survey to shape our new Biodiversity Action Plan.
Published: 07 Aug 25
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Landmark tree saved by Wandsworth Council
A grapefruit tree which has been growing in Battersea since it was brought from Grenada in the 1980s has been protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Published: 07 Aug 25
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New outdoor gym and refurbished ball court open at Garratt Park
A new chapter has begun for Garratt Park as a refurbished ball court and brand-new gym were opened today, a huge improvement to the park’s facilities.
Published: 06 Aug 25
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Wandsworth to significantly expand free school meals eligibility
Free school meals will soon be available for hundreds of additional secondary school children in Wandsworth as the council announces a major expansion of the scheme from September 2025.
Published: 06 Aug 25
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Over 600 fines issued for fly-tipping in Wandsworth in 2025
Wandsworth Council has issued 623 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to individuals found illegally dumping rubbish in the first half of 2025.
Published: 04 Aug 25
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More families to receive help with school uniform cost under expanded voucher scheme
Hundreds more Wandsworth families will receive help with school uniform costs as the council expands its School Uniform Support Scheme to include more children under its Access for All programme.
Published: 04 Aug 25
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Help make Wandsworth a breastfeeding friendly borough
This World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August), Wandsworth Council is highlighting the importance of breastfeeding and encouraging local businesses and public venues to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme, helping parents feel supported when feeding their babies out and about.
Published: 01 Aug 25
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Key handover at Paddock School marks a step forward for Wandsworth’s SEND offer
The keys have officially been handed over for the new Paddock Secondary and Sixth Form School building located on Broadwater Road Tooting, a major milestone in Wandsworth Council’s efforts to expand high-quality, local specialist education for children and young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Published: 01 Aug 25