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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
