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
Council signs up to social mobility 4th October 2018 Wandsworth has signed a pledge to do all it can to increase social mobility in the borough, and has vowed to build on work already done to improve the life... Local News
Work Match hits landmark of getting 1,000 people into work 25th September 2018 Work Match, the service set up five years ago to help get local people into employment while also supporting local businesses, is celebrating finding its 1000th... Local News
This week is Recycle Week 24th September 2018 This week is Recycle Week, and the vast majority of Wandsworth residents who recycle properly are being thanked for their efforts. The theme of the week... Local News
Sprinklers to be fitted to all Wandsworth’s sheltered housing and temporary accommodation blocks 17th September 2018 Homeless families, elderly tenants and those with vulnerabilities are to be given priority when it comes to installing life-saving fire protection measures... Local News
A Strategy for Wandsworth People - council unveils housing strategy for consultation 17th September 2018 A new housing and homelessness strategy for Wandsworth will see more homes built across the borough, helping meet the needs and ambitions of our local residents... Local News
Work now underway to deliver new look Earlsfield railway bridges 3rd September 2018 Contractors working for Network Rail began cleaning the bridges earlier this week ahead of both being repainted in an attractive heritage-style railway green... Local News
Millions more to improve Wandsworth’s roads and pavements 28th August 2018 Road users and pedestrians across Wandsworth will see further improvements to carriageway surfaces and pavements with another £3m set aside for renewals and... Local News
For Fish’s Sake! - New campaign to tackle Thames litter launches in Putney 13th August 2018 From today, people enjoying the River Thames in Putney, Wandsworth will be reminded not to leave litter behind thanks to eye catching voting bins, posters... Local News
Emergency gas main repairs close the A3 West Hill 10th August 2018 Road users are being warned of likely severe traffic delays across Putney and Wandsworth from Wednesday 8 August due to emergency gas main repairs on the busy... Local News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
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Our plan for the justice system and those who work in it 4th October 2022 Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis outlined our plan for the justice system and the great staff who work in it. National News
