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
The average council tax bill in Wandsworth is set to remain one of the lowest in the country. 15th February 2019 The Finance and Corporate Resources Committee has supported the recommendations in the annual budget setting report, including vital additional funding for... Local News
Councillors approve far reaching proposals to improve services for young children and families 11th February 2019 Councillors last night (Thursday) approved plans for a major overhaul of four children’s centres in Wandsworth - ensuring that their popular “stay and play”... Local News
Work begins installing another 250 electric vehicle chargers in lamp-posts 4th February 2019 Work is now underway on a major project to install new electric vehicle charging sockets in around 250 street lights across the borough. Wandsworth’s goal of... Local News
Town hall approves plan to reduce rents for council tenants 4th February 2019 Council tenants in Wandsworth will see their weekly rents reduced from April, councillors have agreed. At their meeting on Thursday evening, councillors on the... Local News
Stag House Ground Breaking Ceremony 31st January 2019 Leader of the Council, Ravi Govindia CBE, made this speech at the Stag House groundbreaking ceremony: “This is a demonstration of our commitment to build new... Local News
Have your say on £182k investment plan for Battersea’s Falcon Park 31st January 2019 People are being urged to take part in a public consultation on proposed new play facilities and landscaping improvements in Battersea’s Falcon Park. The... Local News
Residents encouraged to apply for local construction jobs 25th January 2019 Local residents interested in working in the construction industry are invited to a recruitment event on 31 January. There are over 5,000 jobs being created in... Local News
Don't miss your only chance to make your voice heard about Heathrow 25th January 2019 Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia today urged residents, concerned about the impact of a third runway at Heathrow, to attend a consultation event that the... Local News
Parkrun to come to Battersea Park 24th January 2019 Amateur running group Parkrun has moved a step closer to staging events in Battersea Park following discussions between the town hall and the group’s local... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
