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Local case highlights importance of getting protected against measles

Parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children are up-to-date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations following a measles case in the borough this week. As well as one confirmed case of measles, there has been a rise in infections across London, which doctors say cou...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Local case highlights importance of getting protected against measles
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by Wandsworth Council
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:03 pm

Free swimming lessons for Wandsworth children

 - Free swimming lessons are available for children in school years 5-7.    - All Wandsworth children aged under eight can swim for free in Wandsworth.   - Making Wandsworth a fairer place to live with high-quality services accessible to all.  This is in addition to the existing free off-peak gym an...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Free swimming lessons for Wandsworth children
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:01 pm

Wandsworth wins bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025 - Let’s do this together!  

We’re delighted to announce that Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has chosen Wandsworth to become London Borough of Culture 2025.     The important announcement was made at a ceremony at City Hall today (Monday 11 March).   The Mayor of London’s culture scheme provides the winning borough with fund...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wandsworth wins bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025 - Let’s do this together!  
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:20 pm

Council Tax freeze for Wandsworth means lowest Council Tax in the country 

Leader CCTV room2.jpg •    Residents to pay the lowest Council Tax in the country  •    Cost-of-Living support scheme most generous in London •    Council Tax freeze, decade of renewal for all    Wandsworth Council is taking decisive action to protect the borough’s residents from the ongoing Cost o...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Council Tax freeze for Wandsworth means lowest Council Tax in the country 
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:56 pm

Decade of renewal plan for Wandsworth roads and pavements

A 10-year programme of improvements will tackle the deteriorating condition of Wandsworth’s roads and pavements, under new proposals from the council’s transport cabinet member. See the video here:  https://youtu.be/8LWNhajtPrg Councillor Jenny Yates said: “Wandsworth is a fantastic place to live, ...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Decade of renewal plan for Wandsworth roads and pavements
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by Wandsworth Council
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:08 pm

We’ve done it together! Council submits 2025 Wandsworth culture bid

After six months of listening to hundreds of community organisations, creative venues, businesses and residents of all ages, Wandsworth has now formally entered its bid for London Borough of Culture 2025. The Mayor of London will announce the winning borough in March 2024 ahead of the year of cultur...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: We’ve done it together! Council submits 2025 Wandsworth culture bid
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:38 am

Battersea pupils show off tech skills to Apple CEO Tim Cook

The Leader of Wandsworth Council welcomed Apple’s top executive Tim Cook to Battersea to hear from local schoolchildren who have picked up new tech skills thanks to a council partnership with Apple. Councillor Simon Hogg and Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea, accompanied the Apple CEO and Lisa Ja...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Battersea pupils show off tech skills to Apple CEO Tim Cook
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by Wandsworth Council
Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:56 pm

Re: A Cleaner Borough - improving waste and recycling services for all in Wandsworth

@gemima - more info here 

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Forum: Local News
Topic: A Cleaner Borough - improving waste and recycling services for all in Wandsworth
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:10 pm

Re: Looking to MOT my Audi in Balham

Vehicle owners who need an MOT can book one they can really trust at the council’s test centre.   Because the centre only carries out tests and doesn’t offer repairs, owners can rest assured there’ll be no hidden extras or bogus recommendations for unnecessary work.   As a result the pass rate for ...
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Topic: Looking to MOT my Audi in Balham
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:05 pm

Free Happy Streets Festival for families this Saturday

Don’t miss Battersea’s local family highlight of the summer – six hours of live performances on- and off-stage, pizza-making, crafts and sports activities, circus skills and wellbeing sessions, playspaces and information stalls. Free and open to all, this year’s Happy Streets Festival around Thessa...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Free Happy Streets Festival for families this Saturday
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by Wandsworth Council
Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:59 pm

Tea with the US Ambassador and Wandsworth Mayor at The Big Help Out

Battersea residents and volunteers enjoyed a cuppa and a chat with the US Ambassador to the UK Jane Hartley when she was welcomed to the Doddington and Rollo estates during the Coronation Weekend. The Ambassador joined Wandsworth Council’s Mayor and the Deputy Leader Kemi Akinola, together with Bat...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Tea with the US Ambassador and Wandsworth Mayor at The Big Help Out
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by Wandsworth Council
Thu May 11, 2023 11:21 am

Wandsworth Council leader welcomes new neighbours Apple to Battersea home

The Leader of Wandsworth Council has been welcomed to Apple’s new London campus to meet directors from the tech giant and discuss the benefits of a new local partnership.   Simon Hogg said: “I’m delighted to welcome Apple to their new home here in Wandsworth and start the conversation on developing ...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Wandsworth Council leader welcomes new neighbours Apple to Battersea home
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by Wandsworth Council
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:14 pm

Digital switch improves property-buying process

The process of buying a property in Wandsworth is about to become quicker and simpler for purchasers.   As part of an improvement in digital services, the council has been working with HM Land Registry to transfer the borough’s Local Land Charges (LLC) service to their national online register.    F...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Digital switch improves property-buying process
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by Wandsworth Council
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:48 pm

Changes to council services on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

The Government has announced that Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.  This is to give people the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of n...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Changes to council services on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
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by Wandsworth Council
Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:10 am

Celebrate the summer at Happy Streets Festival 2022

Don’t miss this Saturday’s free Happy Streets Festival taking over seven venues around the Thessaly Road area, SW8 (runs between Battersea Park Road and Wandsworth Road). HS-insta-portrait.jpg From 12noon-6pm, there’s an exciting line-up of live music, theatre, craft and wellbeing activities, works...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Celebrate the summer at Happy Streets Festival 2022
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by Wandsworth Council
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:39 pm