May 2025

Wandsworth Council Leader confirms the Cabinet

Council leader Simon Hogg has confirmed the new Cabinet team of leading councillors who will be supported by Deputy Cabinet Members, in helping to deliver on the priorities of residents across Wandsworth. 

Published: 23 May 25

New Mayor for Wandsworth

Cllr Jeremy Ambache has been elected as the new Mayor of Wandsworth.

Published: 22 May 25

Albert Bridge closure for essential maintenance

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will be closing Albert Bridge for six days for essential maintenance. The bridge will be closed to vehicles from 7am Tuesday 27 May until 6am Monday 2 June 2025.

Published: 21 May 25

Wandsworth set for a sizzling summer programme in its year as London Borough of Culture

• Wandsworth Arts Fringe features 180 events in 65 venues across 17 days (6 to 22 June)
• Wandsworth Heritage Festival (13 June to 13 July) delves into the rich history of the borough with walks, talks, exhibition and performances
• Discounted and free tickets available through Wandsworth's Access for All scheme
• Also coming up this summer: Happy Streets (5 & 6 July), Country on the Common (5 & 6 July) and Battersea Park in Concert (23 to 25 August) 

Published: 21 May 25

Wandsworth sprints ahead as the most active borough in TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools challenge

Wandsworth races to the top of the 2025 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools leader board as the borough with the most schools taking part across the capital, fulfilling one of the key ambitions in the Council’s Wandsworth Moves Together strategy to get more people moving.

Published: 19 May 25

Creativity and Wellbeing Week comes to Wandsworth: A Celebration of Health, Arts and Community

Wandsworth Council is proud to support Creativity and Wellbeing Week, from 19 to 25 May. 

Published: 19 May 25

Residents from Roehampton share views with Council leader

Residents from Roehampton shared their views on a range of local topics today at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg.

Published: 17 May 25

Joy as Wandsworth Council helps residents to buy homes

Wandsworth council tenants that are interested in buying a property can be offered assistance through a means tested grant to support their purchase.

Published: 16 May 25

Residents urged to be vigilant over Council Tax scams

Wandsworth Council has been made aware of residents being fraudulently contacted with a request to pay Council Tax arrears.  

Published: 16 May 25

Council secures £4.5m external funding boost for greener buildings 

We have successfully bid for money from the Government and City Hall to make council buildings greener and reduce energy costs.

Published: 15 May 25

Hundreds of jobseekers get support at Employ Wandsworth

More than 700 residents turned up to the council’s Employ Wandsworth jobs fair last week – held  in the heart of the Roehampton community.

Published: 15 May 25

Get free, personalised money advice in Battersea this June

People in Wandsworth are invited to speak to experts face-to-face at our next Money Advice Roadshow, taking place on Friday 6 June at St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise. The event will begin at 1:30pm, and run until 3:30pm, starting shortly after the Wandsworth Foodbank finishes its weekly session (12:30pm).

Published: 14 May 25

Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled at Battersea Power Station

With just 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 begins, excitement is building as the new tournament trophy was unveiled today at Battersea Power Station – the first stop on World Rugby’s nationwide trophy tour across all host locations.

Published: 14 May 25

£9m Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to improve your local area

Wandsworth Council is set to invest £9 million into a wide range of neighbourhood improvements - all part of our Decade of Renewal being paid for by property developers.

Published: 13 May 25

E-scooter trial comes to Wandsworth

Wandsworth has joined Transport for London’s (TfL) rental e-scooter trial, with Lime and Voi operating in the borough as of today, Monday 12 May. This is a trial only, and we will be monitoring its impact closely.

Published: 12 May 25

Wandsworth Council sets ambitious new direction for SEND support

Wandsworth Council has unveiled its new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2025–2028, setting out a clear and ambitious vision for improving the lives of children and young people with SEND across the borough.

Published: 12 May 25

SGN to begin major gas pipe upgrade on Buckhold Road

Essential gas works by SGN will begin on Buckhold Road from 12 May and continue in phases over the next year and a half, with a break during the winter. The work is not being carried out by the council, but we are using every power available to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

Published: 09 May 25

Have your say on the future of local pharmacy services

Residents are invited to share their views and experiences of local pharmacy services as part of the developing 2025 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), to help ensure services continue to meet the needs of the community.  

Published: 09 May 25

Talk rubbish, we’re listening: Tell us where you want new litter bins in your area

We all love our streets and spaces to be litter-free. That’s why Wandsworth Council is launching our Litter-Busting Listening Campaign – and we’re asking for your help.

Published: 08 May 25

Nominate local heroes for a Wandsworth Civic Award 

The Wandsworth Civic Awards are back for 2025 – and are bigger and better than ever.

Published: 07 May 25

Wandsworth celebrates VE Day 80

Wandsworth residents showed up in force during the Early May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), with 58 street parties all over the borough.

Published: 07 May 25

VE Day 80 hub launches as street parties planned

We are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe with the launch of a commemorative online hub as dozens of street parties are planned for the Bank Holiday weekend.

Published: 01 May 25

Electricity company fined for unsafe working practices in Wandsworth

An electricity company has been fined over £7,000 after working in an unsafe manner on a road in Tooting last summer. 

Published: 01 May 25