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
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
