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
Consultation launched on plans to improve pedestrian safety in Tooting town centre 26th October 2018 Residents and businesses in Tooting are being urged to take part in a public consultation on proposals to improve pedestrian safety in the town centre. The... Local News
Plans drawn up to provide extra places at popular schools as part of a £15m investment in local education 26th October 2018 Plans are now being drawn up to expand some of the borough’s most popular schools after councillors agreed to invest more than £15m in providing more classroom... Local News
Work nearly complete in making busy Battersea short cut safer and more welcoming 25th October 2018 A £30,000 facelift at a popular but previously dimly-lit pedestrian and cycling short-cut underneath railway arches near Battersea Park is nearing completion as... Local News
Cross party group of MPs backs sprinklers plan 19th October 2018 A cross-party group of MPs, tasked with improving fire safety in residential tower blocks, has given its backing to Wandsworth Council. The local authority is... Local News
Deal signed to build another 92 affordable homes in Wandsworth 17th October 2018 The supply of homes in Wandsworth for people on lower incomes has been boosted by the formal signing of contracts for the construction of 92 new affordable... Local News
Council leader outlines case for second entrance at Putney Station to transport secretary 15th October 2018 Council leader Ravi Govindia repeats the case for a second entrance at Putney Station to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. In a face to face meeting at the... Local News
Earlsfield Station’s two railway bridges have been given a much-needed facelift. 15th October 2018 The bridges have been cleaned and repainted in an attractive heritage-style railway green – and at the council’s request – the name of the station has been... Local News
Council to seek fast-track legal powers to reduce impact of unauthorised land occupations 8th October 2018 Councillors have approved plans for a scheme that would offer a fast-track solution to limit the impact of unauthorised incursions on public land in the borough... Local News
Find out more about Neighbourhood Watch 8th October 2018 Find out more about Neighbourhood Watch and how you can get involved in helping to keep Wandsworth safe at the Safer Neighbourhood Board public meeting next... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News