This Night Time Strategy for Wandsworth sets out the Borough’s strategic vision for the evening and night-time which will help shape, influence and link with wider strategies and policies across the Council. It provides guidance for the Council, partner organisations and businesses to ensure the night-time economy in the borough is encouraged to grow, whilst ensuring it is sustainable, reflects the needs of local residents, businesses and workers and is inclusive to all. 

The Strategy supports wider Council priorities to create a more just and fairer borough with its focus on improving the night-time experience for all, taking into account the residents that often feel the negative impacts of the night-time economy too. It recognises the importance of safe neighbourhoods at night as well as during the day, the foundation for a successful night-time economy. Listening to the experience of night-time workers and other participants has brought fresh insight into the preparation of this strategy.  Providing a voice for those involved in the night-time economy is an important principle for taking its recommendations forward.