Roehampton and West Putney: your candidates face you on Wednesday. Put in your questions - Putney.news Roehampton and West Putney hustings is on Wednesday 15 April at 7pm. Bishop of Kingston chairs. Submit your question now or pick one of ours and send it in 30 seconds.

Wednesday, 7pm, Holy Trinity Roehampton.

Every party on stage. Your questions. Bishop of Kingston chairing.

We've built eight evidence-based questions and a one-tap tool to submit them. Or write your own.



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New boss of Putney’s hospital group starts with visit to Queen Mary’s - Putney.news Mat Shaw has started as CEO of the hospital group that runs Queen Mary’s in Roehampton. The merger plan approved in March has still not been published.

New boss of Putney's hospital group started this week - first visit to Queen Mary's in Roehampton.

What he inherits from a trust that still hasn't published its merger plan: putney.news/2026/04/11/new-boss-of-p...

#Roehampton #NHS

Weapons, drug deals and intimidation: why The Angel pub may lose its licence - Putney.news Ten residents described years of drugs, violence and fear next to The Angel pub in Roehampton. Not one person defended it. The hearing is next Thursday.

Ten residents told the council what it's like living next to The Angel pub in Roehampton.

Not one person defended it. The hearing is next Thursday.

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#Roehampton #Putney #London

Roehampton community garden: Phase One is already in the ground - Putney.news Residents of the Alton Estate in Roehampton have completed Phase One of a community garden at Minstead Gardens. Sessions open to all through June.

Roehampton residents started planning a community garden 16 months ago.

Phase One is in the ground. Sessions through to June. Volunteers needed.

What's happening and how to join:

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#Roehampton #London

Twenty years of failed plans, and now a £360,000 hole in the ground - Putney.news Wandsworth Council has awarded a £360,000 demolition contract for Alton Estate Block A — but faces a £77m funding gap, an unresolved legal claim, and an election in five weeks.

Wandsworth signed a £360k demolition contract for Alton Estate.

Whether there's money to build what replaces it is a different question.

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#Roehampton #Accountability #London

Roehampton sports pavilion fundraiser clears its biggest hurdle - Putney.news Roehampton Playing Fields has secured a £568,000 Football Foundation grant, taking its pavilion rebuild to within £150,000 of its £1.1m target.

Roehampton's 1940s sports pavilion has been waiting since 2018.

This week, the Football Foundation said yes.

What it unlocks: putney.news/2026/04/03/roehampton-pa...

#Roehampton #London

Watch! #DayInTheLife
#putney #roehampton
Buses, RSU campaign, social media consultation, Chantelle’s kitchen and Ibstock and St Cecilia’s schools women’s day visit

Route 85: Kingston - Putney Bridge

I'm posting a photo every day of every single bus route in London, so feel free to follow along.

#london #buses #transport #travel #kingston #Roehampton #putney

Focus Hall reopens in Roehampton as Alton Estate gets two rare signs of progress - Putney.news A Roehampton community hall reopens and a hidden Georgian temple becomes visible. After 20 years of collapsed plans on the Alton Estate, two small things have actually changed.

The Alton Estate has had three regeneration plans collapse since 2006. The latest was approved this month. Elections are in six weeks. The council doesn't have the money.

What has actually changed? A community hall reopened and a fence was replaced.



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Police recover weapons from stolen van in Roehampton - Putney.news Weapons and a stolen Ribble Ultraleggera bicycle found inside a stolen van in Roehampton. Police also targeting dangerous driving in Thamesfield.

Police found a stolen van in Roehampton on Sunday.

What was inside it was more than a stolen bicycle.

Full story + what Thamesfield officers are looking for now: putney.news/2026/03/24/police-recove...

#Putney #Roehampton

Alton Block A approved: but would any private developer have got away with this? - Putney.news Wandsworth Council approved its own Alton Estate planning application — despite a legal threat, misrepresented youth space figures and no confirmed GP cover.

Wandsworth Council approved its own planning application for the Alton Estate.

The meeting raised legal threats, a figure that doesn't add up, and gaps nobody could fill.

The official account described none of it.



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Event poster advertising the Alton Estate Community Mural launch from 12-5pm today on Portswood Place, SW15 4ED with music, face painting, art workshops and live performances.

Today in #Roehampton!

There's lots happening for all ages in libraries across #Wandsworth (including #Tooting) in January – full list of activities and libraries via
Better UK: www.better.org.uk/library/news...

#Putney #Battersea #Balham #Roehampton

Last day of the year - time to look back on 2025.

#Putney #Southfields #Roehampton
#Wandsworth

A really great visit to #Roehampton Gate School ahead of the SEND White Paper, meeting brilliant students and talking about politics as they launch their new student voice programme.

Inspiring to see young people shaping their own futures.

Thank you to everyone who came to my faith and community celebration in Parliament. We had a great time and tour!

Thanks to Dame Emily Thornberry, the Imam, Rabbi and Rev Bolen for the inspiring speeches too.

#Community #Putney #Southfields #WandsworthTown #Roehampton

Poster advertising the White Ribbon Torch Parade against violence against women and girls on Tuesday 25 November at 6pm on Danebury Avenue at 6pm.

For men and women, boys and girls - join us on Tuesday 25th November.

#whiteribbon #Roehampton #Wandsworth

Events for #Wandsworth African Caribbean Food Month continue until 1st November!

For more info and to book, visit welcometowandsworth.com/african-cari...

#Tooting #Balham #Earlsfield #Battersea #Putney #Roehampton #ClaphamJunction #Southfields

In the VIP box also snuck in Jean-Noël Ezingeard.
It was lovely to speak with staff.

What a great day! Proud to be part of the Roehampton family.

#graduation #Roehampton

What an amazing day!
The Alton Estate has never seen anything like this!

➡️ Mural opening
➡️ Community superheroes
➡️ Urban Flow

#BoroughofCulture #dance
#altonestate #roehampton

Massive event in Roehampton tomorrow with performers from all over the world!

#urbanflow #roehampton #wandsworth #boroughofculture

🎵 It's time to shine!

✨ Roehampton's Got Talent is on Saturday!

Featuring amazing performances by Jonicia & Izabella, DJ Lance, and Maxine.

Plus: FREE Caribbean food, a bouncy castle, and more!

📍Manresa Clubroom, Fontley Way

🕛 12-4pm

#Roehampton #TalentShow

New life Down Under for Wandsworth street sign - Wandsworth Borough Council

❤️ From Arabella Drive to Australia - love this #Roehampton love story!

www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-au...

Thank you to everyone who came to the Roehampton Community Drop-In at the leisure centre.

It was great to join Council Leader Simon Hogg and Roehampton Councillors to hear from local residents and discuss how we can continue delivering for #Roehampton. 💬

🇬🇧 I really enjoyed the VE Day celebration at the Manresa Clubroom in #Roehampton.

👏 Thank you to Lynne and all the Estate Art Health Champions for organising.

A fantastic day for Roehampton and 2 years of campaigning for better police facilities. 🙌

Great to join the Metropolitan Police and Wandsworth Council in launching the new touchdown space so they can spend more time here. 🚓

#Roehampton #MetropolitanPolice #WandsworthCouncil

Neglect and consequences: Council under fire after Roehampton explosion and safety report - Putney.news Gas explosion in Roehampton prompts scrutiny as Wandsworth Council faces report exposing serious housing safety failings residents warned about.

Wandsworth Council under scrutiny following a gas explosion in Roehampton. Residents’ safety concerns were allegedly ignored prior to the incident. Full details: putney.news/2025/04/02/w... #Wandsworth #Roehampton #SafetyConcerns

Fire hose on floor leading to fire engine. Firefighters in background.

The fire in #Roehampton is now under control, but crews will remain on scene for a number of hours this afternoon london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Three fire engines lined up in a row

Crews are tackling a fire affecting a row of terrace properties in #Roehampton.

Please avoid the area where possible www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a fire on Burke Close in #Roehampton.

More info to follow