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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News