There’s a free community fun day today at Sacred Heart School, Este Road.
Local Bands, BBQ, facepainting, bouncy castle – and an oppurtunity to have your say on the Big Local grant for SW11.
The average council tax bill in Wandsworth will still be the lowest in the country following proposals published today to freeze the council’s own share of the bill.
While the council’s levy will remain unchanged, it is having to pass on increases from other public organisations whose funding makes up part of the bill. This includes the cost of refuse disposal by the Western Riverside Waste Authority.
If agreed by councillors on March 6, bills will go up by 22p per week from April – an overall rise of 3.1 per cent. This represents only the second increase in ten years while many other household costs during this time have virtually doubled.
Borough residents pay around half the council tax bills that other Londoners have to pay. Wandsworth’s Band D bill for 2012/13 was £684, compared to a London average of more than £1,300.
A study looking at council tax levels over the past 20 years shows that Wandsworth Band D payers are £10,054 better off over that period than taxpayers in Merton, £11,741 better off than Kingston taxpayers and £12,108 better off than Richmond’s.
Are Wandsworth shutting playgrounds to keep the tax low?
Critics say Wandsworth has been cutting services to keep the tax artificially low – such as One O’Clock centres, Libraries and Playgrounds. What do you think?
We’ve found the following Yoga classes in the Battersea area
Classes start up on Jan 7th 2013.
Empower Yoga
Email hello@empoweryoga.co.uk or call +44(0)754 5161 515 for info or to register
Battersea Park fireworks display is on November 3.
This year for the first time all tickets must be bought in advance – none will be available on the door. This is to prevent overcrowding and ensure spectators can enjoy the display in safety.
Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Children under 10 years old are free, but will still need a ticket.
No tickets will be available on the night.
Tickets are available
I want to ride my bicyle, I want to ride my bike. Now you can!
The Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme is set to expand into Battersea giving thousands of local people a new and exciting transport option.
Transport for London has revealed the timetable for the roll-out which would see around sixty docking stations installed across the north of Wandsworth by spring 2014.
This first expansion into Wandsworth would include everywhere east of Putney High Street and north of the South Circular.
Council Leader Ravi Govindia said: “It’s fantastic to see this exciting project moving forward. We’ve fought long and hard to secure this expansion and we will continue to press for a borough-wide roll out in the months ahead. The jobs not finished until every household in Wandsworth is covered by this scheme.
“Cycle hire will help more people to take up cycling, reduce car use and ease congestion on our buses, tubes and trains. The bikes are convenient, fun, help reduce air pollution and are much cheaper than other forms of public transport. They will be a great addition to our transport system.”
The Olympic torch relay will pass through the borough on three separate days.
torch relay
The evening event will be on the large area of Tooting Common next to the Lido. Doors open at 4pm and the event starts at 5pm.
As well as the chance to see the iconic flame, the celebration will include music and entertainment, including Rizzle Kicks. There will be food and a bar. The event ends at 7.30pm.
Only ticket holders will be admitted.
Tickets will be available on Wednesday July 11 between 7.30pm and 8.30pm at Balham, Battersea, Putney, Tooting and Wandsworth Town libraries.
Tickets are free, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
A maximum of four tickets will be allocated to each person, and tickets must not be sold on.
You will need to take along proof that you are resident in the borough, such as a library card, council tax bill or utility bill.
No tickets will be available on the day.
There is no parking available at Tooting Common and there will be temporary road closures in and around the common, Tooting Bec and the surrounding areas along the torch route.
Travel by public transport is advised. Nearest stations are Tooting Bec and Balham underground, Balham, Streatham Hill and Streatham overground. Bus routes are 249, 315, 319, G1. More info at www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner.
Free family activies are on offer at the Get Active 2012.
More details on the event can be found at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/active.
Free, family fun to be had, with Radio Jackie helping to host the event.
Get Active Day
JEGS High School
JEGS High School is a proposed new 11-18 community High school in Battersea, Wandsworth.
The vision for the school is described as
To build brilliant learners that will achieve brilliant outcomes, irrespective of background; Economic or Social – “Nothing is impossible”……!JEGS High School will open in 2013 and admit 100 students each year into year seven. It will then grow every year, until 2019 when it reaches full capacity.
The school website says “Our school is a Non-denominational School with strong Christian Ethos.” However it does not expand on this – whether or not it will selective on intake according to religion for example.
The backers are currently running a survey to guage interest. Read more here.
Find out more about the new development in Nine Elms on two open days in November.
Speak to the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea strategy board about the proposals.
Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Open Days
London Star Hadas Hagos
Londoner of the Day goes to a Battersea mum for her work helping out at a self-help group for hard-pressed parents.
Hadas Hagos is a member of WOW, or Women of Wandsworth, a self-help group of local mums who meet weekly to discuss ways of improving their lives, and the lives of their children.
For three and a half years Hadas has helped WOW by balancing the books and by offering practical help however she can.
Hadas said ““I’m surprised. I suppose they must value my contribution. It is all about helping families with children from low income backgrounds to expand their horizons.”
“I have no family around me so this is like an alternative family. It’s very important. It’s makes me feel so good to help at WOW.” She added.
If you would like to nominate someone for a future Londoner of the Day mention you can email London24 editor Simon Bull at simon.bull@archant.co.uk