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Council Consulting on Proposed e-bike and e-scooter Parking Bays
Council Consulting on Proposed e-bike and e-scooter Parking Bays

Expansion of dedicated spaces aims to encourage eco-friendly travel

Rollout of Food Waste Collection Across Borough To Begin
Rollout of Food Waste Collection Across Borough To Begin

Caddies to be delivered soon with service starting in June

Ideas Wanted for Neighbourhood Renewal Fund Projects
Ideas Wanted for Neighbourhood Renewal Fund Projects

Cash taken from developers can be used for local schemes

Coronation Gardens Play Area Reopens After Makeover
Coronation Gardens Play Area Reopens After Makeover

New equipment installed and biodiversity improvements made to surroundings

Dismay at Children
Dismay at Children's Cancer Care Decision

Highly rated services at St. George's Hospital to be closed

Mayor Challenged Over Blatant Drug Taking in Street
Mayor Challenged Over Blatant Drug Taking in Street

Conservative opposition say problem is now out of control

Wandsworth Council Wins Borough of Culture Bid
Wandsworth Council Wins Borough of Culture Bid

Mayor announces funding to be given for series of events in 2025

Wandsworth Pips Westminster to Set Lowest Council Tax
Wandsworth Pips Westminster to Set Lowest Council Tax

But some Band D householders will pay over £1,000 for the first time

Results of Commons Conservators Election Declared
Results of Commons Conservators Election Declared

Five candidates elected on turnout of just 16%

Train Company Highlights Abuse of Staff in Ad Campaign
Train Company Highlights Abuse of Staff in Ad Campaign

South West Railway asks passengers to be kinder to its employees

Wandsworth Council Boosts Cost of Living Support Fund
Wandsworth Council Boosts Cost of Living Support Fund

£5million extra for measures to help struggling families

Defra Appointed Commons Conservator To Continue in Role
Defra Appointed Commons Conservator To Continue in Role

Oliver Bennett MBE to serve for a second term

Off-peak All Day Fridays To Be Trialed on Tube and Rail
Off-peak All Day Fridays To Be Trialed on Tube and Rail

New fare structure to be introduced on 8 March

Height of Battersea Tower Block To Be Reduced
Height of Battersea Tower Block To Be Reduced

Developer changes plans in face of widespread opposition

Council Consulting on Network of
Council Consulting on Network of 'Quiet Cycling Routes'

Ones linking Roehampton with public transport in Putney to be prioritised

Council Pledges to Double Spend on Road and Pavement Repairs
Council Pledges to Double Spend on Road and Pavement Repairs

Says will use money from developers over next decade

Wandsworth to Raise its Share of Council Tax by Two Per Cent
Wandsworth to Raise its Share of Council Tax by Two Per Cent

Says this will leave residents with lowest bills in the capital

Strong Reaction to Battersea Bridge Tower
Strong Reaction to Battersea Bridge Tower 'Monstrosity'

Developer wants to build 38-storey skyscraper

Wandsworth Council Expands In-house Team to Tackle Mould
Wandsworth Council Expands In-house Team to Tackle Mould

New legislation has put pressure on landlords to maintain standards

Council to Review Opening Hours of Eleven Libraries
Council to Review Opening Hours of Eleven Libraries

Move comes in response to petition by Northcote Library users

Council Proceeds with Maximum Allowed Rise in Housing Rents
Council Proceeds with Maximum Allowed Rise in Housing Rents

Nearly 17,000 households could see up to 7.7% increase

Man Arrested for Drug Driving After Woman Killed on Garratt Lane
Man Arrested for Drug Driving After Woman Killed on Garratt Lane

25-year-old victim was a pillion passenger on motorcycle

Housing List Review Launched After Watchdog Ruling
Housing List Review Launched After Watchdog Ruling

Wandsworth Council may have unfairly judged people to be intentionally homeless

Double Boost for Macmillan Cancer Support in the Area
Double Boost for Macmillan Cancer Support in the Area

Charity unveils two new facilities at Roehampton and St. George's Hospital

Wandsworth Town Hall Stars in Post Office Drama
Wandsworth Town Hall Stars in Post Office Drama

Transformed into court for scenes featuring Toby Jones

Council Housed Family with Disabled Child in Flat with No Lift
Council Housed Family with Disabled Child in Flat with No Lift

Forced to carry them up 50 steps to third floor

Council Housed Woman and Her Children in Mouldy Flat
Council Housed Woman and Her Children in Mouldy Flat

Forced to sleep in mattress in living room due to the damp

Relaunch for Neighbourhood Watch in the Borough
Relaunch for Neighbourhood Watch in the Borough

Wandsworth schemes becoming part of national network

Council Found to Have Provided Inadequate Care to Elderly Man
Council Found to Have Provided Inadequate Care to Elderly Man

Watchdog forces it to apologise and pay daughter £500

New Protected Cycle Lane Opens on Wandsworth Bridge
New Protected Cycle Lane Opens on Wandsworth Bridge

Northbound route delivered alongside new bus lane

Southfields PCSO Marks 20 Years with the Met
Southfields PCSO Marks 20 Years with the Met

Donald Lopes presented with award for long service

Changes Proposed to Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Changes Proposed to Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Council says they will benefit thousands of low-income households

Council Claims Community Backing for Borough of Culture Bid
Council Claims Community Backing for Borough of Culture Bid

Submission deadline looms with winners to be announced next March

New Cycle Lane Planned for Wandsworth Bridge
New Cycle Lane Planned for Wandsworth Bridge

Northbound segregated path being added following completion of repair

Watchdog Fines Council for Letting Down Homeless Family
Watchdog Fines Council for Letting Down Homeless Family

Placed mother with two teenage sons in single room

Number of Ukrainians in Wandsworth Tops 1,000
Number of Ukrainians in Wandsworth Tops 1,000

Residents praised for generosity in opening their homes

Call Made to Spot Hedgehogs Across Wandsworth
Call Made to Spot Hedgehogs Across Wandsworth

Aim to see if there is a population beyond Putney and Roehampton

Compassionate Neighbours in Southfields and Battersea Sought
Compassionate Neighbours in Southfields and Battersea Sought

Royal Trinity Hospice looking for volunteers

Wandsworth Publishes its Air Quality Action Plan
Wandsworth Publishes its Air Quality Action Plan

Measures are based on recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly

Town Centre Grocery Being Redeveloped For Residential Use
Town Centre Grocery Being Redeveloped For Residential Use

The shop was once home to an old borough newspaper

Former Wandsworth Prison Staff Say it is Run by Inmates
Former Wandsworth Prison Staff Say it is Run by Inmates

Claim understaffing has resulted in reduced security and increased violence

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Tube and Train Strikes Set to Resume After Easter
Tube and Train Strikes Set to Resume After Easter

ASLEF drivers vote to continue industrial action

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth
Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Earlsfield Theatre Designated
Earlsfield Theatre Designated 'Official Theatre of Sanctuary'

Tara is the only theatre in London to achieve this status

Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals

Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!

Local MPs Complete Charity Bike Ride Despite Searing Heat
Local MPs Complete Charity Bike Ride Despite Searing Heat

Fleur Anderson and Rosena Allin-Khan raise £3,000 for local hospital

Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo
Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo

Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis

Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat

Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

LIVE Travel Updates
LIVE Travel Updates

Wandsworth traffic and travel information

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Mayor of Wandsworth Urges Support for Poppy Appeal
Mayor of Wandsworth Urges Support for Poppy Appeal

Cllr Juliana Annan says it raises vital funds for the Royal British Legion

Lifestyle

New Megan
New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence

Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am

More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside
More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside

Entertainment centre is expanding its food hall offering

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?
Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter
Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

What
What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior

Property

Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development
Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development

Concern that local infrastructure including the train station won’t cope

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre
Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned
Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild

Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall

New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed

Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party

Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline

Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road
Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Property in Wandsworth
Property in Wandsworth

Your guide to the local property market including services and homes for sale and rent

Community

Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School
Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School

Families praise Riversdale Primary School pupils and staff for their kindness

Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services
Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services

South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak

Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?
Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?

New figures show over-subscription rates at local primaries and secondaries