Did you know that there is a project developing a new Regional Park in South London? The Wandle Valley follows the course of the River Wandle from Croydon through Sutton, Merton and Wandsworth to the River Thames.

The current review of the London Plan recognises the Valley’s potential to address London’s identified deficiency in open space and contribute to regeneration of the sub-region. This project will facilitate the next stage of the Wandle Valley Regional Park’s development, by developing a spatial vision shared by all.  

We have received ideas from many stakeholders through working groups and through using the interactive map. We are now collating all of that information to help shape the shared spatial vision and set out the strategy to achieve it. A report will be available on this website in Autumn 2008.

Further information is available at www.saulproject.net 

Wandle Valley Festival 2008 was another great success!

On the 7th and 8th June many people were active on the River Wandle! Activities included: guided cycle rides and
walks for all ages; fun runs and children’s aquathon;
getting a close look at local wildlife; ‘Dig’ up local history; acquire new arts and craft skills using ancient techniques;
visit wetlands and parks along the river. Events were held in
in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon. 
The festival relies on the efforts of a number of volunteers as well as funding from Local Authorities and elsewhere. To find out how you can get involved in the festival for 2009 please visit:
www.wandlevalleyfestival.org.uk

The boundary for the new regional park is still under discussion. Issues and suggestions are being collated for the whole Wandle Valley area.