Save Our Parks – Demand Transparency on Wandsworth’s Events Policy

Wandsworth’s new parks policy could mean more noise, more disruption, and less access — all without a clear plan or proper public say.

Wandsworth Council is consulting on major changes to how our parks and green spaces are used – but they’re doing it without transparency, proper detail, or direct community engagement.

What’s the problem?

The Council says it wants to make parks more accessible for cultural events — but its draft ‘Events in Parks’ Policy:

Lacks transparency – no detailed list of affected parks, no clear rules on what counts as an “event,” or who decides when noise or late-night activities are allowed.
Includes no impact assessments – there is no financial, economic, or proper environmental analysis to back up the changes.
Avoids face-to-face dialogue – no public meetings, no forums, and no real chance to ask questions and get answers.

You can 🔗 complete the official survey here but do please also sign our petition to have the points above heard clearly and loudly.

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Save Our Parks – Demand Transparency on Wandsworth’s Events Policy

We are calling on Wandsworth Council to: * Pause the adoption of this policy until full details are provided | * Clearly explain the changes, park by park, with real-world examples | * Publish proper environmental, financial, and community impact assessments for each affected park | * Hold in-person public meetings and engage directly with local residents

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We Demand:

We are calling on Wandsworth Council to:

✅ Pause the adoption of this policy until full details are provided

✅ Clearly explain the changes, park by park, with real-world examples

✅ Publish proper environmental, financial, and community impact assessments

✅ Hold in-person public meetings and engage directly with local residents

Why It Matters:

If you believe our public green spaces should be managed with accountability, openness, and real public input, please sign below.

Together we can demand a policy that protects our parks – not one that commercialises them behind closed doors.

You can also contact the Council directly:

Contact: consult@wandsworth.gov.uk | 020 8871 6000

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We need urgent action. We need transparency. Together, let’s hold Wandsworth Council accountable.

Wandsworth’s new parks policy could mean more noise, more disruption, and less access — all without a clear plan or proper public say.

What’s the problem?

Save Our Parks – Demand Transparency on Wandsworth’s Events Policy

We Demand:

Why It Matters:

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