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
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
