Wandsworth

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Multi-Use Games Area and play space has opened on Wandsworth’s Patmore Estate, offering residents and young people fresh opportunities for sport. Face painting, arts and crafts, basketball sessions provided by a local coach from London

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Clean Air Schools programme has launched in Wandsworth, aiming to reduce pollution, protect pupils’ health, and promote greener travel choices. A brand-new school initiative in Wandsworth will support educators, students, and parents in addressing air

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is investing £24 million in leisure centres, expanding concessions, supporting SEND residents, women, and girls, providing grants to local sports groups, and developing facilities to increase borough-wide participation. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council will extend PSPOs until 2028, covering alcohol, legal highs, antisocial behaviour, and dog rules in 4 new spaces. Deputy Leader Kemi Akinola highlighted community safety as key. As My London News reported, Wandsworth Council has

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth’s best gardeners were recognised at the Wandsworth in Bloom Awards in Battersea Park, celebrating creativity and community spirit. The Wandsworth in Bloom contest highlighted the ingenuity and attention to detail individuals have put into greening their

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth residents are invited to celebrate National Fitness Day with free activities at leisure centres and venues across the borough this September. The topic for this year’s National Fitness Day is “Powered by you!” and it falls

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Roehampton streets came alive with silk flags and local performers at Urban Flow, a Wandsworth Council-backed event for London Borough of Culture 2025. Three significant organizations came together to form the procession: Wandsworth‘s own Tavaziva Dance, the

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council Leader attended a community drop-in event at Battersea Park and St Mary’s, engaging with residents on local issues and concerns. Residents asked concerns during the morning’s Q&A session regarding the council’s efforts to address issues

Wandsworth (Parliament News) – Battersea residents say they have “lost everything” after a fire ripped through Wandsworth council flats, leaving families homeless and unable to return.  The fire that destroyed the fourth floor and roof area of Fox House, located on Maysoule

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has launched a new five-year strategy to improve sexual and reproductive health for residents of all age groups across the borough. In addition to celebrating recent achievements, such as a 41.9% decrease in new HIV

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the Holiday Activities and Food programme for three years, helping thousands of children. The announcement follows Juliet Chua, one of the Department for Education’s (DfE) most senior leaders

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Wandsworth scheme aims to curb dangerously parked e-bikes and e-scooters, tackling safety risks on pavements and improving accessibility. Although most users of e-bikes and e-scooters use them in a responsible and courteous manner, the few

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hundreds more Wandsworth secondary pupils will now receive free school meals daily under the council’s Access for All scheme, easing family costs and aiding focus. The Wandsworth council is greatly increasing the eligible cohort as children return

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A watchdog has ruled that a prisoner at HMP Wandsworth would still be alive today had it not been for a series of failings at the jail. Staff members frequently failed to assist Rajwinder Singh, 36, from

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth students collected their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 results this week, celebrating academic milestones and future pathways. The percentage of highest A level grades in Wandsworth increased between 2024 and 2025. Compared to 22.1%

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council announces a September resident ballot for Alton Estate in Roehampton as part of long-term regeneration and renewal efforts in the area. All eligible people are being urged to learn more about the plans and make

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth introduces free accessibility guides to help residents and visitors with disabilities navigate libraries, leisure centres, and public venues. To create Detailed Access Guides for the borough, the council has partnered with AccessAble.  With the help of

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sherwood Grange care home in Wandsworth failed to properly manage a resident’s pressure sores before his death, a watchdog has found in a recent ruling. In order to compensate his sister for the grief caused by the

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launched its new Biodiversity Action Plan, ‘Wild Wandsworth’, on August 7, 2025, to boost wildlife, restore habitats, and connect locals to nature. They have already taken steps, such as establishing deadwood habitats in parks and planting

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jeremy Ambache and Cllr Paul White joined residents to celebrate a community-led transformation of a cherished Wandsworth green space on August 6. The resurfaced basketball and netball court has been rearranged to provide youth and sports

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council will expand free school meals to hundreds more secondary pupils from September 2025, aiming to ease child hunger and support families. With this idea, all secondary school students who qualify for Wandsworth‘s Access for All

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A luxury Versace-designed penthouse in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, has hit the market for £10.7 million, offering premium design and panoramic city views. The duplex penthouse is located in Damac Tower Nine Elms and is a component of

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council is promoting breastfeeding support and urging businesses to join the Breastfeeding Friendly scheme during World Breastfeeding Week. Both mothers and newborns benefit from breastfeeding for the rest of their lives. It gives babies vital nutrients,

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Major transformation work is under way on Falcon Road bridge in Wandsworth, aiming to improve safety, structure, and transport flow in the area. A new paint system for the bridge’s structures, improved lighting, pigeon proofing, landscaping on

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Balham Library’s Forget-Me-Not dementia café marked its second anniversary in Wandsworth with crafts, cake, and conversation supporting local memory care. In just two years, the café has grown significantly. It meets once a week to offer a

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council revises its events policy for parks and commons, incorporating public feedback to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all residents. It expands upon the initial draft that was released earlier this year and was influenced by

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new statue of Fanny Wilkinson, the UK’s first professional female landscape designer, has been unveiled at the historic 1904 fountain in Wandsworth’s Coronation Gardens. The monument, which was unveiled today (3 July), completes the repair of

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Park celebrates the opening of a new playground and wildflower meadow boards, inviting families to enjoy nature and explore local biodiversity. The renovated playground, which offers cutting-edge, entertaining, and inclusive equipment for kids of all ages,

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has extended the entry deadline for its annual ‘Wandsworth in Bloom’ competition, encouraging more residents to showcase their gardens. The Wandsworth in Bloom gardening competition now has a new entry date of Monday, July 14

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council, in partnership with REWORK, Groundwork London, and WRWA, launches an online store to help residents shop sustainably and reduce waste. Appliances that are broken or undesired are refurbished by REWORK and put up for sale

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth’s housing initiative sees local residents move into newly-built council homes as the Homes for Wandsworth programme delivers fresh developments. Families in Battersea now feel more optimistic about the future after relocating to roomy new houses built

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council hosted a compelling awareness event to mark World Sickle Cell Day, aiming to spotlight the condition and promote better public understanding. They held an educational Sickle Cell Awareness Panel Event for staff members in honor

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launches borough-wide electric cargo bike rentals for residents and businesses, starting at £5 per hour, with a free first ride to encourage uptake. With one hour free for new users or three hours free for businesses,

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth park staff receive bystander training to tackle harassment, part of a borough-wide initiative to improve safety for women and girls in public spaces. Paul White, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The idea is simple: we want

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth leads the 2025 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools, with the most participating schools, backing its Wandsworth Moves Together activity strategy. The TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools is an online competition that allows schools to

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council leader Simon Hogg held a community drop-in where Roehampton residents shared local concerns and ideas on housing, safety and services. The Leader was questioned by locals on a number of topics, including recycling, bin collections,

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has secured £4.5 million in external funding to support eco-friendly upgrades and reduce emissions in public buildings across the borough. As reported by Wandsworth, the council will be able to reduce energy use by 92%

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young people in Wandsworth commemorate Nelson Mandela, expressing aspirations for a just and united world inspired by his enduring legacy. In remembrance of Nelson Mandela, the voices of a primary school reverberated Tuesday through the famous Guilhall’s

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council invests £355,000 in Putney Leisure Centre pool, improving air quality and swimmer experience with state-of-the-art air handling system. The project will lower the center’s carbon footprint and greatly enhance temperature management and air quality.  The

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council’s housing stock fails to meet health and safety standards, with tenants facing delays for fire safety works and lacking electrical safety tests. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a public organization that is currently assessing

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Edgecombe Hall Estate residents in Southfields attended a Wandsworth Council meet-and-greet, fostering community ties and discussing housing initiatives. As part of our role as listening council, it gave them a chance to meet their neighbors and Wandsworth’s

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – East Putney and Southfields residents shared views on local issues at a Wandsworth Council drop-in, hosted by Leader Simon Hogg at St Michael’s Primary School. The event, which took place today on February 22, was one of

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Emergency services launched a major search in the River Thames near Wandsworth after reports of a person in the water at 12:30 pm on 30th January, 2025. Witnesses have reported seeing fire engines and helicopters in the

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council opposes the government’s backing of Heathrow’s third runway, citing environmental, and quality-of-life concerns for local communities. Residents of Wandsworth are impacted by Heathrow. The lack of runway alternation on the current runways has resulted in

Wandsworth (Parliament politics magazine) – Kido Wandsworth, an Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ nursery, will expand in April 2025 with 40 new spaces, enriching its inclusive, child-focused curriculum. Since its opening in 2020, the nursery has flourished because of the curriculum that values inclusion, encourages

Wandsworth  (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young’s pub reports double-digit revenue increase over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, following Fuller’s and Mitchells & Butlers pubs.  After the capital’s diners and drinkers enjoyed the holiday season in style, London pub company Young’s emerged