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
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