October 2025

Join us at Battersea Arts Centre for the Brighter Living Fair 

Brighter Living Fair: Thursday November 13, 2025, 10am-4pm 

Register now to secure your place 

Published: 21 Oct 25

Illegal fly-tippers in Wandsworth handed £1,000 fine

A waste disposal company which illegally dumped a mound of household items on Youngs Court in Battersea has been slapped with a £1,000 fine.

Published: 20 Oct 25

Low-income families save hundreds through council scheme

More than £20 million in savings have been delivered for low-income families in Wandsworth. 

Published: 20 Oct 25

Wandsworth children supported to stay safe during Talk Pants Week

Earlier this term, children across Wandsworth enjoyed a very special visitor when the NSPCC’s friendly dinosaur mascot, Pantosaurus, came to schools and nurseries to share the Talk PANTS message.

Published: 17 Oct 25

St Mary’s Primary School in Battersea leads the way on air quality

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited St Mary’s Roman Catholic (RC) Primary School in Battersea today to launch the new School Filters Programme providing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to schools and to acknowledge the school’s achievements in improving air quality.

Published: 17 Oct 25

Alton estate says Yes to better future in ground-breaking ballot

In London's biggest regeneration ballot, residents living on Roehampton’s Alton estate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of Wandsworth Council’s proposals to regenerate the estate with new homes and better community facilities. 

Published: 17 Oct 25

Support for residents affected by the Maysoule Road Fire

You can support residents affected by the fire by donating to our dedicated page. 

Published: 16 Oct 25

Connection and collaboration at the Wandsworth’s Residents’ Conference 2025

Council tenants and leaseholders came together with Councillors and Senior Officers for a day of collaboration through discussion and practical workshops at the fourth annual Residents’ Conference. 

Published: 16 Oct 25

Lavender Hill Police front counter to stay open

Wandsworth Council has welcomed confirmation that Lavender Hill Police Station’s front counter will remain open, following public concern about the Metropolitan Police’s plans to reduce the number of 24-hour front counters across London. 

Published: 16 Oct 25

Young people kickstart creative careers with London Borough of Culture internships in Wandsworth

A group of nine young people are taking their first steps into creative careers thanks to paid internships with arts and culture organisations supported by Welcome to Wandsworth, the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2025.

Published: 15 Oct 25

Residents urged to check eligibility for Council Tax Reduction

Residents may be eligible to apply for a Council Tax Reduction under the Council’s local scheme.

Published: 13 Oct 25

Battersea parkrun celebrates one-year anniversary

Battersea parkrun marked its first anniversary on Saturday, celebrating a year of free, accessible exercise in Battersea Park.

Published: 13 Oct 25

No Place for Hate in Wandsworth

This Hate Crime Awareness Week, Wandsworth residents are urged to come together as a united community. 

Published: 13 Oct 25

Wandsworth schools lead London on listening to students and respecting their priorities

A record number of Wandsworth schools have struck Gold in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA), in recognition for how they embed children’s rights at the heart of school life.

Published: 13 Oct 25

Listening to Putney and Thamesfield: Council Leader meets with local residents

Putney and Thamesfield residents joined us on Saturday 11 October to meet with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

Published: 11 Oct 25

The power of culture supports mental health in Wandsworth  

Today is World Mental Health Day. As part our year as London Borough of Culture we are pioneering one of the UK’s largest Creative Health programmes with more than 20 projects to tackle health inequalities through culture.

Published: 10 Oct 25

New twice-weekly recycling collections for flats above shops begins

Residents in flats above shops in busy town centres will now benefit from double the number of rubbish and recycling collections per week, as Wandsworth Council steps up efforts to keep town centres clean and welcoming.

Published: 09 Oct 25

Celebrating community and creativity as Randall Pattern Play unveiled

Residents of the Surrey Lane Estate came together on Randall Close to celebrate the launch of Randall Pattern Play, a vibrant new public art installation at Randall Close, commissioned by Wandsworth Council.

Published: 08 Oct 25

Climate microgrant applications open to schools

Schools across Wandsworth can apply for funding of up to £500 for inspiring green projects as part of our Climate Action Microgrants scheme.

Published: 08 Oct 25

Wandsworth Council welcomes new accessible Tube entrance for Battersea residents

A new step-free entrance to the Underground station at Battersea Power Station has opened, giving Tube passengers a second fully accessible entrance to Northern line services.

Published: 06 Oct 25

Wandsworth Council celebrates having one of the lowest smoking rates in England

Wandsworth is leading the way towards a smokefree future.

Published: 03 Oct 25

Leader’s statement – Manchester terror attack

Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, has issued a statement following the devastating terror attack in Manchester today.

Published: 02 Oct 25

Sustainable September success for Wandsworth

An inspiring programme of 100 green-focused events took place during Sustainable September, many funded through Wandsworth Council's Climate Action Microgrants scheme. 

Published: 01 Oct 25

Wandsworth’s leisure and sports centres enter a new chapter

Changes are afoot across eight of Wandsworth’s leisure, swimming and sports centres as a new contract for the management of the spaces begins, bringing with it a £24 million investment to improve facilities and help more residents get active.

Published: 01 Oct 25

New Multi-Use All Games Area opens in Battersea

A newly installed Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and play space has officially opened on the Patmore Estate, bringing fresh opportunities for residents and young people in the community.

Published: 01 Oct 25

Resident votes open in Alton renewal ballot

The ballot has now opened for the renewal of the Alton estate, giving residents a valuable chance to shape the future of their estate.

Published: 01 Oct 25