January 2021

• New dates for Wandsworth Arts Fringe

  Wandsworth Council has announced new dates for this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe, following recent Government guidance.  

  Published: 20 Jan 21

• Be aware of an upsurge in parking meter fraud

  Motorists are urged to be wary of thieves targeting people at Pay and Display parking machines.

  Published: 19 Jan 21

• One week left for families to name their favourite design for new look toddlers and junior playground in Battersea Park

  Families with younger children and toddlers have one week left to help choose an exciting new design for one of Battersea Park’s playgrounds.

  Published: 18 Jan 21

• Tree gators being fitted to borough’s newest 750 trees to help them thrive and survive

  The council will be planting another 750 trees this winter in streets, parks and estates – and to ensure they thrive and survive they are all being fitted with a simple but innovative piece of equipment to ensure they have plenty of water.

  Published: 15 Jan 21

• Past and future - Clapham Junction

  Clapham Junction (or should it be Battersea Junction?) is at the heart of our borough. It’s one of the region’s main transport hubs, is a popular destination for shopping and nightlife, and its name is the source of ongoing controversy. 

  Published: 14 Jan 21

• Thousands of children in Wandsworth receiving free school meal vouchers in lockdown

  Thousands of children in Wandsworth are continuing to receive a nutritious lunch during lockdown with their parents given supermarket food vouchers to replace free school meals.

  Published: 14 Jan 21

• Wandsworth Council shortlisted for two champion of the arts awards – for the second year running

  The Hearts for the Arts Awards 2021 shortlist has been announced, with Wandsworth Council being shortlisted twice by a panel of key arts industry experts and practitioners.  

  Published: 14 Jan 21

• ‘Charity skydive’ conmen fleecing residents

  Residents and businesses are being warned to be on their guard against a pair of conmen believed to be operating door to door in the borough and collecting cash for a bogus “charity skydive”.

  Published: 14 Jan 21

• Apply now to stay in the UK

  The Brexit transition period has ended but Wandsworth residents who are EU citizens have until June 30 to secure their right to live, work, study and receive benefits and services in the UK.  

  Published: 14 Jan 21

• New grant schemes now open to help local businesses this January

  Wandsworth Council is encouraging local businesses to check if they are eligible for any of the council’s seven grant schemes now open to ensure they don’t miss the chance to claim funding.

  Published: 13 Jan 21

• Wandsworth libraries top London’s book lending list for third year in a row

  Libraries in Wandsworth have continued to be amongst the most popular and best-used in the country according to the latest figures released by public service accountancy body CIPFA.

  Published: 13 Jan 21

• Get healthy and beat Covid

  This year it is more important than ever to stick to new year resolutions to get healthier.  

  Published: 13 Jan 21

• Help shape future development for Wandsworth

  The council has drawn up a draft plan to guide development in the borough, and is now seeking local people’s input.  

  Published: 12 Jan 21

• Families can help choose new look for Battersea Park’s toddlers and junior playground

  Families with younger children and toddlers are being urged to take part in a public consultation that will help decide an exciting new look for one of the playgrounds in Battersea Park.

  Published: 08 Jan 21

• Self-employed? Don’t forget your tax return and risk missing out on grants

  If you are self-employed as a sole trader or partner, you need to complete self-assessment for 2019-20 by 31 January.

  Published: 08 Jan 21

• Last chance to have a say on proposal to reduce cut-through traffic in East Putney

  A public consultation concludes tomorrow (Friday) on plans for a pilot scheme to reduce traffic volumes in an East Putney neighbourhood.

  Published: 07 Jan 21

• Grants for community groups to help local people in need

  A range of community organisations have received emergency grant funding from the council to able them to support local people through the Coronavirus pandemic.  

  Published: 07 Jan 21

• Covid-19 testing kits provided to schools to help keep classrooms safe

  While most children are now studying at home in lockdown, many of the borough’s schools remain open for vulnerable children and those whose parents are key workers and to keep classrooms safe the council is working closely with our schools to support testing of teachers to help ensure they remain virus free.

  Published: 07 Jan 21

• Covid testing for those with NO symptoms rolled-out

  All Wandsworth borough residents who are either essential workers, volunteers, people providing vital support for a vulnerable resident, or who need regular reassurance that they don’t have COVID-19, can now apply for a rapid COVID-19 test.  

  Published: 07 Jan 21

• Deadline fast approaching for primary school applications

  Parents whose children are due to start attending primary school in September have only a few days left to submit their applications for a place at their preferred choices.

  Published: 06 Jan 21

• Free laptops and food vouchers offer support to children while schools are closed

  Children in Wandsworth won’t miss out on access to learning nor free school meals during the lockdown thanks to council support for schools.

  Published: 06 Jan 21

• 100,000 real Christmas trees turned into compost

  The council is once again offering a free real Christmas tree recycling service between Monday 4 January to 15 January 2021.

  Published: 06 Jan 21

• MBE for Tooting doctor

  Tooting resident Dr Eve Corner has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours lists in recognition of her services to health education during Covid-19.

  Published: 04 Jan 21

• NHS 111 First

  The NHS in London may be busy, but urgent care is available if you need it. The best way to receive the most appropriate service, in a safe and timely way, is to contact 111.

  Published: 01 Jan 01

• A new national lockdown begins

  Leader of Wandsworth Council Cllr Ravi Govindia, asks local people to work together to beat the virus, keep themselves and others safe and protect the NHS.  

  Published: 01 Jan 01