Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
London Borough in England
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB takes a new approach to speed limit enforcement during UK-first pilot
Council research found that up to 25% of motorists exceeded speed limits on Priory Lane and Wimbledon Park Road. The eight-month pilot uses cameras for real-time monitoring and detection of motorists exceeding the speed limit of 20 miles per hour. Wandsworth will send warning letters to offenders during the initial rollout before issuing £130 fines per offense. This approach complements enforcement efforts by Metropolitan Police and sets a blueprint for other London councils.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB tracks air quality and traffic patterns with Eco Census cameras
Seven AI-enabled cameras from Safety Shield Global were installed at points throughout Putney's main street. The Eco Census system tracks traffic patterns by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Borough officials also receive data on nitrogen dioxide and air particulates on a dedicated dashboard. Wandsworth purchased these systems as part of a long-term plan for a sustainable Putney that includes increased tree canopy and bicycle parking.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB tests curbside food waste collection and in-home composting
The borough is recruiting 2,300 households in Southfields to participate in weekly collections of food waste. Participants will store kitchen scraps in dedicated bins provided by the council. Waste collected during the pilot will be turned into biogas and soil conditioner using anaerobic digestion. Wandsworth also plans a home composting trial with 100 participants. These programs evaluate the best ways for the council to dispose of 30,000 tons of food waste per year.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB boosts connectivity through fiber partnership with G.Network
Homes and businesses in the Shaftesbury ward of Battersea are first up in this connectivity project. G.Network plans to add 230 miles of fiber throughout the borough, providing high-speed Internet to 100,000 addresses. Council leaders and G.Network are recruiting local residents for employment on this project through the company's Reskillship program. Wandsworth builds on a previous connectivity project that increased Internet speeds for 70% of social housing units.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB supports growth in freelance businesses with BOOST incubator
The council partnered with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) on the one-year program. BOOST selects 15 local freelancers for free tutelage on expanding their businesses. IPSE hosts 30 online workshops and provides new templates for business functions each month. Selected freelancers receive four hours of consultation with an accountant and free access to a dedicated tax and legal phone service.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB transitions laid-off residents with Career Transition Programme
The borough and South Thames College developed the initiative in response to the pandemic-related economic downturn. Local workers facing redundancies are provided free career coaching over a five-week track. Job coaches walk participants through resume development, job-specific career development, and social media best practices. Small businesses are coached on how to best handle redundancies and list vacancies for free on the Wandsworth Work Match website.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB acquires e-cargo bikes to reduce emissions from short-range trips
The council distributed 12 e-cargo bikes to two public departments, three charities, and four businesses. Staffers with Wandsworth's parks police and enforcement teams will demonstrate a zero-emission alternative for last-mile trips. Private recipients including the nonprofit Share Nurseries and a wine bar called The Humble Grape show broader applications of e-bike technology. All participants in the program use local bike shops for service and repairs.
Wandsworth Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom