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Wandsworth Residents Help Shape Future Lighting Upgrades

Community members are sharing their ideas on where lighting improvements are most needed across the borough to enhance safety and welcome.

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Generic image of a streetlamp illuminating a wet pavement in a Greater London borough at dusk.

Residents across Wandsworth are collaborating with the council to identify key areas for future lighting upgrades, sharing insights on streets and public spaces where improvements would make the biggest difference.

Local people have been guiding lighting experts to everyday locations, offering suggestions for enhancements. These discussions have focused on important walking routes, community hubs, shopping districts, and transport links. Participants have shared what is currently working well, pinpointed areas needing attention, and discussed how better lighting could foster a greater sense of safety and welcome in their neighbourhoods.
Each workshop commenced with a presentation by lighting specialists, followed by a guided walkaround to pinpoint local areas that could benefit from improved illumination. Sessions have so far been held in Wandsworth Common, Winstanley and York Road, Balham, and Tooting.
Upcoming events are scheduled for Putney on Monday, 16 November, and Wandsworth Town on Tuesday, 17 November. Councillor Caroline de la Soujeole, Cabinet Member for Enforcement, who attended a session in Battersea, stated: “We’re investing in lighting improvements across Wandsworth and listening carefully to local people about where changes can make the biggest difference. We’ll also take action where enforcement is needed to help keep people safe."
At the Winstanley and York Road event, residents discussed how lighting could complement ongoing neighbourhood improvements. Councillor Matthew Corner, Cabinet Member for Housing, commented: “These improvements are part of the wider regeneration of Winstanley and York Road, helping us to make practical changes that can improve residents’ day-to-day lives.”
In Balham, discussions centred on how the town centre is used, identifying poorly lit areas and considering how to make it more welcoming and accessible. Councillor Lynsey Hedges, Cabinet Member for Opportunity, added: “We want residents feel comfortable shopping, travelling and enjoying nightlife in our town centres. Making sure women and girls feel safe at night is particularly important, so we’ll continue listening to their experiences and ideas about what would make the greatest difference."
All collected feedback will be evaluated and utilised to inform future lighting investment strategies throughout the borough.
Based on information from the official source: London Borough of Wandsworth (03/11/2026)

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