The new ‘Welcome to Wandsworth’ sign is part of the council’s broader commitment to improving public spaces, including a new “7 rings, 7 days” guarantee for faster repairs and street maintenance.
Wandsworth residents and visitors will soon notice a fresh addition to the borough, with a new ‘Welcome to Wandsworth’ sign installed in Tooting Bec. This new landmark is designed to make it easier for people to navigate the area while reinforcing Wandsworth’s identity as a vibrant, welcoming place to live and visit.
The installation is part of a broader initiative to improve Wandsworth’s streets and public spaces, aligning with the council’s ongoing efforts to enhance the environment for its residents. This project complements Wandsworth’s new “7 rings, 7 days” guarantee, which promises to address issues such as graffiti, damaged street signs, and dangerous potholes within seven days of being reported. This quick-response initiative underscores the council’s commitment to building and maintaining high-quality public spaces, ensuring residents can take pride in their neighbourhoods.
“We’ve heard residents loud and clear—safer, cleaner, and more navigable streets matter. This new sign is just the start of making Wandsworth even better.” – Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport.
Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, expressed her enthusiasm for the new sign and the council’s broader street improvement programme: “As a listening Council, we’ve heard residents say that safer, cleaner, and more easily navigable streets are a priority, so it was great to install this new ‘Welcome to Wandsworth’ sign in Tooting Bec. We are proud to introduce this programme of work, which will help everyone navigate Wandsworth more easily and foster a sense of belonging in our communities.”
The new sign is just one element of Wandsworth’s ongoing commitment to improving the borough. The council has recently introduced two free bulky waste collections per year for all households, expanded the Mega Skip Days programme, and made significant strides in its Cleaner Borough plan.
The “7 rings, 7 days” guarantee is designed to ensure that residents have quick and easy access to the services they need. Calls to the dedicated 020 8871 6000 number will be answered within seven rings, and a new email address, hello@wandsworth.gov.uk, is now available for residents to contact the council directly.
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