Labour run Wandsworth Council refuses to support vulnerable residents Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 Labour controlled Wandsworth Council have refused to support low income pensioners struggling with the loss of their Winter Fuel Payments. As a result of the changes to Winter Fuel Payments announced by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, only pensioners in receipt of means-tested benefits, like Pension Credit, will continue to receive payments. This has been criticised by organisations such as Age UK... Local News
Wandsworth has best record in London in bringing empty homes back into use 20th August 2019 A new study has shown there is a lower proportion of empty homes in Wandsworth than anywhere else in London. The Garratt Lane property before and after its... Local News
Wandsworth Conservatives - leading the way in responding to Climate Change 27th June 2019 Today Wandsworth Council is setting out proposals for a new Environmental and Sustainability Strategy. This strategy sets out how the Council intends to put... Local News
Second entrance at Putney Station could be moving a step closer 27th June 2019 A long-running campaign to open up a second passenger entrance at Putney Station has been given fresh impetus with Network Rail agreeing to carry out a... Local News
Study identifies Wandsworth as nation’s most productive place 26th June 2019 Wandsworth has been named the most productive local area in the UK, according to a new study into economic output. The Cisco Productivity Index found the... Local News
Millions more to improve Wandsworth’s roads and pavements 24th June 2019 Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers will all benefit from better roads and pavements throughout Wandsworth after councillors approved plans to invest £3m in... Local News
Heathrow expansion plans undermine efforts to tackle climate change 19th June 2019 Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia is urging residents concerned about climate change to register their opposition to the latest plans for Heathrow... Local News
Northern Line trains on track for Nine Elms 17th June 2019 Wandsworth Council has welcomed news that the Northern Line Extension has passed a major milestone after an engineering train successfully travelled the entire... Local News
Pocket Living housing scheme for Wandsworth first time buyers wins prestigious RIBA award 30th May 2019 An innovative affordable housing scheme aimed at first time buyers in Wandsworth has been named as one of this year’s winners in the prestigious RIBA London... Local News
Welcome for minister’s announcement on tower block cladding 14th May 2019 Wandsworth’s housing spokesman Cllr Kim Caddy has welcomed the announcement that the Government will fund the removal and replacement of cladding from taller... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
