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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News