About

Wandle Valley Forum was established in 2005 to bring together people and organisations that care for the River Wandle and its diverse network of open spaces and communities. We are supported by over 140 community groups, voluntary organisations and local businesses. We provide both a communications network and an independent voice for the different communities and organisations that make up the Wandle Valley Regional Park.

The Wandle Valley Forum:

provides an independent voice which speaks out on issues that matter to the future of the Wandle Valley
provides information and support through regular publication of Wandle Bulletin and via twitter and Facebook
organises events and workshops which bring people together from across the Wandle Valley
feeds in views on planning policies and development proposals to protect and enhance the river and the surrounding Regional Park

Click the Wandle Valley Forum Charter above to download and download a print version here.

Wandle Valley Forum held a Wandle Futures event on 17 October 2015. This was attended by a wide range of community organisations, voluntary groups and lovers of the Wandle. It included presentations by London National Park City, National Trust and Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust. These were followed by a workshop to shape future priorities for the Wandle. The top priorities identified are to:

deliver a strong Wandle Valley Regional Park
amplify and link the voices of local groups and people
run a campaign to enlist all businesses along the river for funds and volunteering
complete the Wandle Trail
define the roles of the different Wandle organisations and integrate their activities
encourage meaningful commitment and joined up approach by the four local authorities - Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon

Read the Wandle Futures workshop report to find out more and download the presentations: