Lighting at Tooting/Wandsworth Common

In light of the recent tragic events, many residents have been in touch to share their concerns about the lighting in Tooting and Wandsworth Commons.

Indeed, many women feel unable to use the Commons in the evening due to the poor lighting, whereby many of the paths are unlit.

All our local residents, including women, should feel safe to access these vital green spaces, which is why I have written to Paul Chadwick, Director Environment and Community Services at Wandsworth Council, and Neil Blackley, Head of Parks at Enable, who manage Wandsworth’s green spaces on the Council’s behalf, calling for action to improve the lighting across both sites as quickly as possible.
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Please check back here for updates on the Council’s response.