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
Welcome for Department of Transport’s announcement on electric vehicles 12th July 2018 The council’s environment spokesman Jonathan Cook has called on the Government to offer financial support to local authorities that have shown they are... Local News
Council getting tough with Fly Tippers 9th July 2018 The council is getting tough with people who dump rubbish on the streets after new figures show that more than 5,000 on-the-spot fines have been handed out to... Local News
Wandsworth Local Elections 1st May 2018 On the 3rd May, you get your chance to vote on who you want running your local council and local services. Your local councillors decide on things like how... Local News
Wandsworth Conservatives pledge to tax empty homes 28th April 2018 Wandsworth Conservatives have pledged that if re-elected next week they will charge double Council Tax on homes left empty for months. “We’ve only just been... Local News
Wandsworth Council pledges £15million for new bridge in Battersea 26th April 2018 “Together we can fund a new bridge for residents to cross the river and to attract people to this beautiful part of north Battersea” – Melanie Hampton Melanie... Local News
Wandsworth Conservatives remain committed to delivering homes for all residents across the Brighter Borough. 24th April 2018 Instead of just talking about how to build homes, Wandsworth Conservatives are getting on with the task in hand – delivering affordable homes for all Wandsworth... Local News
Wandsworth is a model of excellence in education 19th April 2018 Cllr Sarah McDermott is the Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services on Wandsworth Council. Wandsworth is probably the best place in the UK to bring... Local News
PLEDGE TO BRING IN SEASONED HOUSING CAMPAIGNER TO CHAMPION TENANTS' RIGHTS 17th April 2018 ONE of London’s most experienced housing campaigners is set to be appointed Tenants’ Champion, should Conservatives retain control of Wandsworth Council on May... Local News
STATEMENT FROM THE COUNCIL LEADER FOLLOWING LONDON CRIME SUMMIT 10th April 2018 Wandsworth Council is committed to working with the Mayor of London, the Government, the Metropolitan Police and most importantly local communities to stop... Local News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
