January 2026

• Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Wandsworth 

  Wandsworth celebrates LGBT+ History Month in style this February with a wide range of events.   

  Published: 30 Jan 26

• New programme encourages children to play and stay fit

  Wandsworth’s Year of Play has taken another major step forward with the launch of the Active Kids 12-week Ready, Set, Run curriculum, designed to help children get active, train for a 2k or 5k, build strength and confidence, and enjoy movement as part of everyday life.

  Published: 30 Jan 26

• Brighter route under Balham rail bridge after lights upgrade

  Residents and shoppers in Balham High Road are now benefiting from a lighter, brighter and safer route under the rail bridge, thanks to the council's bridge renewal programme.

  Published: 30 Jan 26

• Discover local climate action at Wandsworth Sustainability Network

  Connect with a community of people working on climate action across the borough at the next Wandsworth Sustainability Network event on Tuesday 24 February.

  Published: 29 Jan 26

• Get support for your mental health 

  Come along to our free Great Mental Health Day event at Battersea Park Library on January 30. 

  Published: 28 Jan 26

• Wandsworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day 

  Wandsworth Town Hall will be illuminated purple tonight (27 January) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. 

  Published: 27 Jan 26

• Cabinet sets out programme of housing investment and discusses Fox House report

  Wandsworth’s Cabinet met this week to set out its programme of housing investment, reduce hot water charges and discuss the independent Fox House report.

  Published: 27 Jan 26

• More services added to Wandsworth’s 7 rings, 7 days guarantee

  After listening to residents, we have now added three new services to its 7 rings, 7 days guarantee.

  Published: 22 Jan 26

• Two free bulky waste collections for every household renews for another year

  The two free bulky waste collections service introduced last year, which has already attracted over 25,000 bookings, has now been renewed for another year.

  Published: 22 Jan 26

• Latchmere Leisure Centre unveils new state-of-the-art gym

  Residents in Wandsworth can now enjoy an upgraded gym experience at Latchmere Leisure Centre, following a significant investment in modern facilities and equipment.

  Published: 21 Jan 26

• Imagination Library selects Wandsworth to kick-off Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday celebrations

  Chosen to kick-off the celebrations marking Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Wandsworth is at the forefront of the UK-wide celebrations delivered through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

  Published: 19 Jan 26

• Free parking permits to incentivise car club providers

  Parking permit fees will be waived by Wandsworth Council to retain and attract car club providers to the borough, helping residents to access shared vehicles and promote car sharing instead of car ownership.

  Published: 16 Jan 26

• Maysoule Road Fire – Independent Review

  To understand what happened and how we can better support you and strengthen our response in the future, we commissioned an independent review of the Council’s actions following the fire.

  Published: 16 Jan 26

• Plans revealed for new library, youth centre and affordable homes on the Alton estate

  Regeneration of Wandsworth’s Alton estate is taking a major step forward with new plans revealed to build affordable homes and community facilities on the site of long-derelict buildings.

  Published: 16 Jan 26

• Get involved: Clean Air Night 2026

  Join our air quality team as they share tips and advice during two community events in Putney and Balham to highlight Clean Air Night 2026 on Thursday 22 January.

  Published: 13 Jan 26

• Caught on Camera: £1,000 fine for Battersea flytippers

  Wandsworth’s network of CCTV used to fine illegal fly tippers across the borough.

  Published: 13 Jan 26

• Drivers advised to beware parking meter scam

  There have been reports of scammers loitering by parking machines, claiming to work for the council, in a bid to gain pin card details. 

  Published: 13 Jan 26

• Listening to St Mary’s residents

  Residents from St Mary’s ward in Battersea shared their views with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event on Saturday (10 Jan).

  Published: 10 Jan 26

• Wandsworth invests in communities with major housing expansion

  Wandsworth Council has reaffirmed its long term commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities through a strategic investment in new council homes and estate improvements across the borough.

  Published: 09 Jan 26

• 10,000 Access for All members now making use of free and discounted offers

  Access for All, Britain’s best concession scheme, has reached a huge milestone with more than 10,000 people now signed up.

  Published: 09 Jan 26

• Go Ape extension promises more resident benefits and a boosted Access for All discount

  Go Ape’s treetop site will remain a Battersea Park favourite for another decade, thanks to a new deal with Wandsworth Council that promises even more community benefits.

  Published: 08 Jan 26