September 2026

• Wandsworth residents help recycle record amounts of food waste

  More food waste than ever before is now being recycled across Wandsworth thanks to the efforts of residents.

  Published: 14 Sep 26

• Four boroughs fight back against unfair property tax

  The leaders of four London boroughs: Wandsworth, Richmond, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea have written jointly to the Chancellor urging the Government to rethink plans for a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, or ‘Mansion Tax’, warning it would unfairly target residents who already contribute heavily to the public finances.  

  Published: 14 Sep 26

• New Sleaford Street Health Centre opens for Nine Elms residents

  A new purpose-built NHS health centre has officially opened in Sleaford Street, supporting GP and community healthcare services for people living in Nine Elms, Battersea and the surrounding area.

  Published: 12 Sep 26

• Wandsworth communities invited to help shape future of the River Wandle

  Residents across Wandsworth are invited to take part in two weeks of activities to help shape the future of the River Wandle, with the borough set to benefit from a project to improve access to rivers and waterways across south London.

  Published: 11 Sep 26

• Construction starts on next phase of Battersea Power Station development

  The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Robert Morritt, welcomed growth for the area as he attended a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of the next phase of construction at Battersea Power Station.

  Published: 10 Sep 26

• Council celebrates 13 years of Work Match jobs success for residents

  The council’s Work Match service has now supported over 3,700 local residents into work and training since it was set up 13 years ago to boost opportunities emerging from the borough's growth.

  Published: 09 Sep 26

• Wandsworth submits Autumn Budget proposal to Government, calling for fairer funding deal

  Responding to the Prime Minister’s letter to Council Leaders, inviting them to work with them on a new relationship between Government and local authorities, Wandsworth has today submitted proposals for the Autumn Budget.

  Published: 09 Sep 26

• Temporary changes to online planning and building control services this September

  Wandsworth Council is introducing a new online system for planning, building control and local land charges services as part of ongoing improvements to the services we provide.

  Published: 08 Sep 26

• You said, We did: anti-social behaviour in Upper Tooting actioned

  The council has made significant progress in addressing concerns raised by residents relating to a property in Dalebury Road that had been used to provide temporary accommodation. 

  Published: 07 Sep 26

• Carers Wellbeing Fair supports those who support others

  On Thursday 20 August, Battersea Park Library played host to an event that connected Wandsworth's carers with local resources to help them take care of their own health and wellbeing.

  Published: 05 Sep 26

• Wandsworth Council drives forward Wandsworth Bridge improvements

  The historic Wandsworth Bridge is on track to be fully operational again in October following the successful completion of essential structural maintenance and highway improvements which will secure its future as a major Thames crossing.

  Published: 04 Sep 26

• Wandsworth Council evicts tenant for criminal activity

  Wandsworth Council's housing team has evicted a tenant who engaged in a campaign of harassment against a neighbour and helped solve a decades-old rape case after reports of anti-social behaviour led to an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

  Published: 04 Sep 26

• Wandsworth’s leisure centres are getting fit for the future

  Residents in Wandsworth can now enjoy two newly refurbished fitness suites following investments in facilities at Wandle Recreation Centre and Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre.

  Published: 03 Sep 26

• Council takes action on Putney roads in next steps to ease traffic congestion

  Residents and businesses in Putney have told the council loud and clear that traffic congestion is causing frustration, delays and rat-running on local roads. As a result, we have used the quieter summer months to get on with some initial changes and take swift action where we can make a difference to traffic flow.

  Published: 03 Sep 26

• Government must reconsider 'Unfair Funding' reforms

  Wandsworth, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster Councils have signalled their intention to submit proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act, calling on the Government to reconsider its proposed Fair Funding reforms. 

  Published: 02 Sep 26

• Wandsworth expands Holiday Activities and Food programme as local provider shortlisted for national award

  Children and young people across Wandsworth have enjoyed a summer packed with free activities, healthy meals and opportunities to learn new skills thanks to a major expansion of the council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

  Published: 02 Sep 26

• Back to school boost sees 1,400 Wandsworth children receive free school uniform through innovative partnership

  More than 1,400 Wandsworth children and young people across Wandsworth have received free, brand-new, unbranded school uniform ahead of the new academic year, thanks to a new partnership between Wandsworth Council, Donate to Educate, Dons Local Action Group, The Scrubbery and local volunteers.

  Published: 02 Sep 26

• Planning green light for 200 new council homes in Battersea Power Station partnership

  Wandsworth Council has welcomed news that planning permission has been granted for 200 new high-quality homes to be delivered in partnership with Battersea Power Station.

  Published: 02 Sep 26

• Wandsworth ‘open for business’ with new Developer Forums

  Wandsworth Council is opening the door to growth with a new programme of Developer Forums as it builds relationships with investors, developers and regeneration partners and sends a clear message that the borough is once again open for business.

  Published: 01 Sep 26