events policy
Wandsworth Council has restricted event sizes on Wandsworth Common, as the Blackheath Joint Working Party discusses policy updates.
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided in July 2025 to tighten restrictions on events on Wandsworth Common, limiting them to Category A with a maximum of 2,499 attendees. This decision followed a review of the council's Events Policy for parks, commons, and open spaces, excluding Battersea Park, aiming to protect green spaces and mitigate impact on residents.
Separately, the Blackheath Joint Working Party discussed updates to its events policy and calendar in July 2025. This meeting also included an update on the annual Blackheath Fireworks event and the scheduling of meeting dates for 2026.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided in July 2025 to limit events on Wandsworth Common to a maximum of 2,499 attendees. Source
- The Blackheath Joint Working Party discussed updates to its events policy on 15 July 2025. Source
- Wandsworth Council's decision followed a review of its Events Policy for parks, commons and open spaces. Source
- The Blackheath Joint Working Party's agenda included an update on the Blackheath Fireworks event. Source
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