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
What Eat Out to Help Out actually means for you 8th July 2020 At a time when businesses need support, the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a targeted investment in our hospitality sector, providing discounts of up to 50%... National News
Our Plan for Jobs: Our £30bn investment in Britain 8th July 2020 Today the Chancellor announced our Plan for Jobs, worth up to £30 billion, to kickstart the economy and help create, support, and protect jobs across the United... National News
Our record-breaking package of support for UK arts and culture sector 6th July 2020 Today we have announced a world-leading £1.57 billion package of emergency grants and loans to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage... National News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
