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Cabinet agrees to Council Tax Freeze

Wandsworth Council’s cabinet met this week to freeze the main element of Council Tax for the fourth year in a row.

The Beat Goes On 

Packed with local talent and international stars, with more exciting acts still to be announced, this free event will be the finale to the London Borough of Culture 2025.  

Wandsworth’s nature, rivers and air to benefit from new plan

Wild Wandsworth, our new Biodiversity Action Plan, will restore habitats, support wildlife and ensure everyone access to nature. 

Listening to Balham

Residents from Balham shared their views with Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event last weekend. 

Mega Skip this Saturday 

Mega Skip Days are an opportunity for people to dispose of bulky items for free. Check if there is one near you. 

Green plaque unveiled honouring community champion Yvonne Carr

The plaque celebrates the life and legacy of Yvonne Carr, a dedicated housing manager and community champion whose work continues to benefit local families.

Fix and mend this Repair Week 2026

Repair Week returns to the capital from 2 to 8 March, with an array of fixing and mending events to help people learn and develop their repairing skills. Check out activities in Wandsworth and join the trend to mend this March.

Volunteer for the London Borough of Culture Finale

The Beat Goes On is the exciting finale event to our year as London Borough of Culture. Volunteers are needed to contribute to the celebration of a year of creativity and culture in Wandsworth. 

A Station of Stories 

Battersea Power Station will launch their year-long celebration of books and stories on World Book Day with a Mr Men Little Miss takeover from 5 – 8 March, designed for children and families.

Check your child's MMR vaccination status 

The MMR vaccine helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella. It's recommended for anyone born on or before 31 December 2019 who missed having this vaccine.

Exploring a London Borough of Culture Internship

Shanti, one of the nine young people taking steps into creative careers with paid London Borough of Culture internships, talks about her experience interning at Battersea Arts Centre.

Belinda Chapman talks dance, community and intergenerational creative work

Microgrant recipient Belinda Chapman shared the meaning behind her project TWIST and her background as an artist. 

Jobs

This week's jobs include a Playleader, Arts Officer and a Passenger Services Administrator.