Your Essential St Mary's Park Update
Dear resident,
 
As local Councillors, we’ve been working hard to support our residents during this challenging time. So we thought we would share with you an update (below) on some of the challenges and opportunities that we’ve been working on.
 
As ever, if there is anything we as councillors can help with, then please just drop us a line by clicking on the buttons above. 
 
With very best wishes,
 
Councillor Melanie Hampton                                        
Councillor Rhodri Morgan
Battersea High Street Trial-Pedestrianisation
Making Battersea Church Road Safer
We know that many residents are concerned about the speed at which some vehicles travel along Battersea Church Road, so we set up a petition about this issue, which was then presented to the Council. We have spent a significant amount of time working with officers to come up with a solution to this issue.

We can confirm that officers are now finalising plans to make this road safer. 
Crewkerne Garage Development Proposals
Proposals from Wandsworth Council for a new development on Battersea Church Road created a lot of interest locally when they were published. Some local residents have come up with an alternative scheme though, and we want to share the details of this with you, so that you, the local community can have your say. 
 
You should be able to share your feedback on the resident-led alternative proposals using this link: www.batterseachurchroad.info/locations/battersea-church-road 
Have Your Say – The Wandsworth Local Plan
Be part of shaping Wandsworth’s Local Plan for where we live and work over the next 15 years. Just click on the link to review the proposals and share your feedback with the Council here.

The consultation closes on Monday 1st March 2021.
5G Mast Proposals
Cllr Melanie Hampton and Cllr Rhodri Morgan were contacted by a large number of residents concerned about the proposed siting of a new 5G telecom mast on the crossroads of Petworth Street and Rosenau Road. 

While we can’t always ensure that changes are made to planning applications, on this occasion, with the support of residents, we were able to persuade the applicant that the proposed location was not suitable. A big part of our work as local Councillors is to listen to our residents’ views and to be their champion.
Electric Vehicle
Charging Points
We are very proud that Wandsworth Council has installed more Electric Vehicle Charging Points than any other London borough, with even more on their way. The Council has committed to a significant carbon reduction and we know that residents want to work with the Council on this journey. Reducing our collective carbon footprint and reducing reliance on petrol consumption is vital for protecting the environment for future generations.  
 
If you would like your street to be considered for the installation of some Electric Vehicle Charging Points, you can request this by using the following link: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport/sustainable-travel/electric-vehicles/lamp-column-charging/ 
Recycling Plant Tour
Several of the local Conservative Councillors and I were given a tour of the recycling plant. It was great to see the team there working at full capacity to ensure Wandsworth maintains its recycling record whilst also making sure no waste generated in the borough goes to landfill.

I would highly recommend a visit to the facility as it is fascinating to see where all our recycling and waste ends up. 

Zac Evans, Community Campaigner
If you need support
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Wandsworth Council's Community Hub by phone on: 020 8871 6555 or by e-mail by clicking here.

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