May 2026

• Wandsworth celebrates Pride Month

  Wandsworth Council will run its annual series of events to mark Pride Month in June.

  Published: 29 May 26

• Wandsworth announces ‘Neighbourhood Programme’ for London Festival of Architecture 2026 

  Wandsworth Town will be one of ten neighbourhoods featured in this year’s London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2026, running throughout June.  

  Published: 29 May 26

• New Mayor of Wandsworth to raise funds for local charities  

  The new Mayor of Wandsworth is Southfields councillor Emmeline Owens.

  Published: 29 May 26

• New Youth Mayor team pledge to amplify young voices in Wandsworth

  Young people in Wandsworth have elected Abigail Akindeko as Youth Mayor and Afeefa Haroon as Deputy Youth Mayor for 2026/27.

  Published: 29 May 26

• Wandsworth in Bloom 2026 opens for entries

  Wandsworth in Bloom is back for 2026, inviting residents, schools, businesses and community groups to make Wandsworth more vibrant and biodiverse.

  Published: 26 May 26

• Hundreds of jobseekers attend Employ Wandsworth 

  More than 1200 local people went along to the council’s recent Employ Wandsworth jobs fair to meet local employers – the most ever.  

  Published: 26 May 26

• Residents urged to check if they can claim Attendance Allowance

  Wandsworth Council is encouraging eligible residents of State Pension age to check whether they could be missing out on Attendance Allowance, a benefit that provides financial support to people living with a disability, long-term health condition, or those who require help with daily living.

  Published: 26 May 26

• Apply now to host a free street party for Clean Air Day

  We’re waiving fees for residents to host street parties to celebrate Clean Air Day and bring together neighbours, build community spirit and create safe spaces for children to play.

  Published: 24 May 26

• Tawny owls among rare species thriving in Wandsworth

  Tawny owls are among 4,000 species that make their home in Wandsworth.

  Published: 20 May 26

• Wandsworth Council Leader-Elect sets out first steps

  Following the local elections, which saw the Conservatives become the largest party on Wandsworth Council, a new Conservative-led administration will shortly take office.

  Published: 18 May 26

• Wandsworth urges residents to protect brain health during Dementia Action Week

  Wandsworth Council is supporting Dementia Action Week from 18 to 24 May by encouraging residents to take simple steps that may help reduce their risk of dementia later in life. 

  Published: 18 May 26

• Wandsworth achieves Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services

  Wandsworth Council has achieved Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services, with the borough judged “outstanding” in every area following an inspection that recognised the exceptional support being delivered to children, young people and families.

  Published: 18 May 26

• Wandsworth local election results declared

  Thank you to all those who turned out to vote in local elections for Wandsworth.

  Published: 08 May 26