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
Funding secured for new 3G all-weather pitch in Battersea 6th August 2018 The council has won its bid for more external funding to help provide a new £2.1m all-weather pitch in Battersea’s Falcon Park to boost sports participation and... Local News
Battersea Park’s heritage perimeter railings have been given a new lease of life by being refurbished and re-painted to recreate their original splendour. 6th August 2018 The Victorian-style metal railings which surround the park have been restored at a cost of £90,000 – using funds generated when the park hosted the Formula E... Local News
Road safety boost near two primary schools 2nd August 2018 The council has unveiled plans to improve pedestrian safety on the approaches to two popular primary schools in Earlsfield. Work is set to begin shortly to... Local News
Families and young people living in Earlsfield are being reminded they are in pole position to help shape a range of sports and leisure improvements at a popular local neighbourhood green space. 1st August 2018 The council and its parks contractor Enable Leisure and Culture are seeking the views of local people about Garratt Park - what they like about it and what... Local News
Lambeth consults over Winterville plan on Clapham Common 1st August 2018 Residents living near Clapham Common have the chance to comment on a planning application to Lambeth Council over proposals to stage a large scale event on the... Local News
100% Affordable Housing Scheme for Roehampton 30th July 2018 Wandsworth Council’s planning committee has approved plans for a new 100 per cent affordable housing scheme in Roehampton that will include dozens of homes for... Local News
Contracts signed for construction of another 92 affordable homes in Wandsworth 26th July 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
Councillors approve plans for new 32 acre park 26th July 2018 Councillors in Wandsworth have backed plans for the creation of London’s newest public park since the 2012 Olympics. Members of the planning committee... Local News
Nine Elms shared ownership homes in award shortlist 26th July 2018 The council has welcomed news that a successful shared ownership housing development in Nine Elms, Battersea, has been shortlisted for a national award. Next to... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News