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Councillors set to approve safer routes to and from the school gates Action proposed in response to appeals from parents, teachers and businesses Safer walking and cycling routes a key element of borough’s Future Streets strategy

The council’s Community health bus is continuing to visit locations around the borough this January and February. Tips to stay healthy and well, manage your weight, stop smoking and get your blood pressure checked for free. Frontline workers can get pick-up free lateral flow tests. Get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines. This work is part of our commitment to creating a fairer, more compassionate borough, taking action to reduce health inequalities.

Wandsworth will be joining the nation to #LightTheDarkness later today (Jan 27) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Friday 27 January 2023 is London's Great Mental Health Day with the aim of getting Londoners to talk about mental health. All Londoners are asked to get involved by using the hashtag #GreatMentalHealth to share their own tips, advice and experience across all social media platforms.

BAC to join the Warm Space network this January and February Funded by the council as part of its Warm Spaces initiative and Cost of Living support The Freedom Tap Room will be open between 11:00 – 18:00 during the week and 11:00 – 14:00 on the weekends Free food and refreshments will be available as well as a selection of books and board games

Free weekly community walks are coming to a green space near you as the Walk and Talk movement launches in Wandsworth.

Upgrades to improve transport options Supporting safer travel choices Focus on encouraging healthy walking and cycling

New look playground and outdoor gym on the way Final design and play equipment chosen by local residents Project offers healthy activities for adults too

A new council report has highlighted the great strides being made to make the borough fairer and more compassionate, with lots more work planned.

Local people canvassed for their priorities in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour New action plan to improve safety and quality of life for people across the borough Fortnight left for residents and businesses to take part in consultation

The next Mega Skip Day will be on Saturday January 28, and this time there are eight locations around the borough.

The Met Office has issued a cold weather alert which runs until 09:00 Friday 20th January.

Free collection service extended until all trees are collected Tens of thousands of trees recycled into compost Residents assured all unwanted trees will be collected

Families can keep warm and get hot food and drinks this winter  Children’s Centres also offering a chance to meet neighbours and get advice  Part of the council’s Warmer Spaces initiative and wider Cost of Living support

Wandsworth councillors have donated gifts for Ukrainian refugees to celebrate the Ukrainian Christmas.

Wandsworth Council has received a glowing report from Ofsted for the way it helps and supports children across the borough, receiving its highest rating in more than eight years.

Free collection service continues until January 16 Tens of thousands of trees recycled into compost Careless dumping on pavements creates unnecessary delays

Transport for London proposals to improve safety on both sides of Battersea Bridge Scheme could deliver new pedestrian crossings, bus lanes, cycle signals and protected cycle track Proposals welcomed by Wandsworth’s cabinet member for transport

Want to be a sound engineer, music producer or technician? Young people in Wandsworth wanting to explore a career in the music industry are invited to apply for free training and mentoring sessions, thanks to a new programme from World Heart Beat Music Academy following the opening of their new venue in Nine Elms.

Independent assembly will recommend actions to cut air pollution in the borough A random cross section of Wandsworth population will get a chance to join   Letters inviting people to express an interest will arrive shortly. If you receive one, please get in touch.  Part of council’s commitment to review its Air Quality Action Plan