Residents from Roehampton share views with Council leader

Local residents asked the Leader several questions about bin collections, recycling and the future of the Alton estate.

Simon Hogg shared what the Council is doing in these areas, including our Cleaner Borough Plan which guarantees weekly bin collections at no extra charge, how 5,000 tonnes of waste has been recycled with the ambition to recycle more.

In addition, he shared details of how the Council is working with the Metropolitan Police to provide a more visible and responsive local policing presence through the newly opened Roehampton Community Safety Touchdown Space on Danebury Avenue.

Simon Hogg said: “We know how much having a safer neighbourhood is, the new touchdown space has been opened and the police now have a base to spend more time in the local area.”

He also discussed the Alton Renewal Plan with the ambition to build new homes, regenerate estates and invest more in estate managers.

The event, held at Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre was the latest in a series of monthly community drop-ins across the borough.

Residents are invited to discuss important topics, receive direct advice and support, learn more about Council services and plans for their local area, and share ideas for neighbourhood improvements.

Along with the Council Leader, you may also be able to talk to your Ward Councillors and local MP, as well as representatives from Citizens Advice, Community Safety, and various other services over hot drinks and refreshments. 

Find out more about the Alton Renewal Plan.

Find out more about the Roehampton Touchdown Space. 

A listening Council

This is all part of our commitment to be a listening Council that is modern, open, and working for you.

This includes our new 7 rings, 7 days guarantee, which means calls to the council’s dedicated 0208 871 6000 number will be answered by a member of staff within 7 rings. A new email address, hello@wandsworth.gov.uk, is also available for residents to get in touch.

In addition, if a resident reports graffiti, a broken street sign, or a dangerous pothole, it will be fixed within 7 days, to ensure everyone can have pride in their neighbourhood.

Find your local drop-in

The community drop-in events are continuing across the borough every month this year. Find your next local drop-in.

If you can’t attend in person, you can send in a question ahead of time or share your views by emailing heretolisten@wandsworth.gov.uk.

For any other queries about council services, contact hello@wandsworth.gov.uk or call 020 8871 6000, and a member of staff will answer within 7 rings.