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
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
