Wandsworth's Year as London Borough of Culture Hailed as Significant Success

Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture has been hailed as a significant success, drawing praise from outgoing Mayor Jeremy Ambache.

During his final council meeting before handing over the mayoral chains, Mr Ambache reflected on his tenure, highlighting the borough's year as London Borough of Culture as a standout achievement. The initiative was marked by the staging of over 700 events that reached an estimated 650,000 people. These events celebrated events for all ages, including young people and the many religious and diverse cultural groups living in Wandsworth, he stated.

It's been a huge success, Mr Ambache said, adding that the standout events for me were hearing local schools and local choirs singing in our high streets and shopping precincts. The warm and surprised reaction from shopkeepers and shoppers alike was heartening to see. He also mentioned the fantastic end to our year as London's borough of culture, with the Dolly Parton impersonator, so Solid Crew and Basement Jacks.

Mr Ambache expressed his hope that the legacy of the Borough of Culture year would continue, fostering music, art, drama, poetry, and a celebration of Wandsworth's history and heritage.