London Borough of Wandsworth facts for kids
The London Borough of Wandsworth is a special area, or "borough," located in south west London. It's like a mini-city within the big city of London, with its own local government that helps run things for the people living there. Wandsworth is known for its green spaces, busy town centers, and being a great place for families.
| London Borough of Wandsworth | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 331st 34.26 km² |
| ONS code | 00BJ |
| Admin HQ | Wandsworth |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 24th (of 354) 281,400 8,214 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 78.0% White 9.6% African-Caribbean 6.9% South Asian |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Leader & Cabinet |
| Mayor | Councillor Jim Maddan |
| Executive | Conservative |
| MPs | Justine Greening (Con) Sadiq Khan (Lab) Martin Linton (Lab) |
| London Assembly — Member |
Merton and Wandsworth Elizabeth Howlett (Con) |
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What is Wandsworth?
The London Borough of Wandsworth is one of 32 special areas that make up Greater London. It covers about 34 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized borough. It is located on the south side of the River Thames.
Who Runs Wandsworth?
Wandsworth has its own local government. This government is called the council. It is led by a "Leader and Cabinet" system. This means a main leader and a group of councillors make important decisions. They help manage local services. These services include schools, parks, and libraries.
The Mayor of Wandsworth is a special role. At the time this information was written, the Mayor was Councillor Jim Maddan. The Mayor is usually a ceremonial head. They represent the borough at events.
Representing the People
People in Wandsworth also have representatives in the national government. These are called MPs. They work in the Houses of Parliament. They speak up for the people of Wandsworth. Some of the MPs for Wandsworth have included Justine Greening, Sadiq Khan, and Martin Linton.
Wandsworth is also part of a larger area for the Greater London Assembly (GLA). This assembly helps run London as a whole. The GLA member for the Merton and Wandsworth area has been Elizabeth Howlett.
Important Places in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is made up of several well-known areas. Each area has its own unique feel. Some of the main places you might hear about are:
- Wandsworth - This is the main town area. It is where the Town Hall is located.
- Battersea - This area is famous for its park. It also has the Battersea Power Station.
- Tooting - Tooting is known for its busy markets. It also has popular lido (outdoor swimming pool).
These places are important parts of the borough. They offer different things for residents and visitors.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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Wandsworth Town Hall is the main building for the borough's government.
