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
We’re injecting £1.8 billion more into our hospitals 5th August 2019 As part the Conservatives’ healthcare policy commitment to strengthening our NHS, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection to... National News
People in Brecon and Radnorshire voted for the Brexit Party. Now Brecon’s got a remain MP 2nd August 2019 Only the Conservatives or the Lib Dems could have won in Brecon & Radnorshire. And the majority of people voted for parties who want to leave the EU. But now... National News
How We’re Investing in Young Peoples’ Mental Health 17th July 2019 With half of all lifetime cases of mental health disorders beginning by the age of 14, bridging the gap between education and NHS services is vital to improve... National News
