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
A new children’s home is to open in the borough to provide a safe and welcoming home for young people in the care of the council. 20th July 2018 Click members at the launch with staff and officers including assistant director of children's services Michele Harris Its name, Luminous House, was chosen by... Local News
Residents and businesses in the area around Battersea High Street are being given enhanced levels of protection from anti-social behaviour caused by street drinkers. 20th July 2018 The council has agreed to grant a Metropolitan Police request to issue a public spaces protection order (PSPO) covering this part of Battersea and the... Local News
New homes and jobs in pipeline as Nine Elms Square construction begins 20th July 2018 The next exciting development on London’s south bank is getting under way following a ground-breaking ceremony for Nine Elms Square. Cllr Govindia joins ground... Local News
Families and young people living in Earlsfield are being asked to help shape a range of sports and leisure improvements at a popular local neighbourhood green space. 20th July 2018 The council and its parks contractor Enable Leisure and Culture are gauging opinion on what local people like about Garratt Park and what they would like to see... Local News
Council to challenge Heathrow Decision 20th July 2018 A group of local authorities has today formally notified the Secretary of State for Transport that it intends to seek judicial review of the Government’s... Local News
Godley Gardens, a green open space in Earlsfield, has undergone an impressive transformation. 20th July 2018 Thanks to funding from Wandsworth Council managed by Enable Leisure and Culture, the work to improve the valuable green space in Godley Road followed an online... Local News
Love Parks: Green flag flying high over Battersea Park 18th July 2018 The prestigious Green Flag Award has been awarded to the park from leading environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. L-r: Sam Kemp, Horticultural Development... Local News
Ravi Govindia is highly commended in this year’s Housing Heroes awards 16th July 2018 Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia has been highly commended in this year’s prestigious Housing Heroes awards. Cllr Govindia was honoured in the 2018... Local News
Grab a council grant 13th July 2018 A series of Meet the Funder events and application surgeries will be held during July and August to help people prepare applications to the Wandsworth grant... Local News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
