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
Our 10-Point Recovery Plan 4th August 2020 We have launched our 10-Point Recovery Plan to help Wandsworth recover from COVID-19. Wandsworth Council acted decisively and effectively during the toughest... Local News
Cllr Ravi Govindia Launches Bid to Erect a Statue Of London's First Black Mayor 16th June 2020 The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Cllr Ravi Govindia, has today launched a campaign to build a statue of local trailblazer John Archer, London’s very first... Local News
Thousands of Wandsworth Families Receive Council Tax Cash Boost 12th June 2020 Wandsworth Council's financial support for some of the hardest pressed families during the Coronavirus pandemic – by reducing their council tax bills - has now... Local News
Cllr Angela Graham welcomes action against polluting waste facility in neighbouring borough affecting Earlsfield residents 8th June 2020 Cllr Angela Graham has welcomed moves by the Environment Agency and neighbouring Merton Council to clamp down on the activities of a waste processing plant on... Local News
Our London Leading 9 Point Back To School Plan 3rd June 2020 We have announced a London Leading package of support to help schools re-open in line with Government guidance. Our London Leading 9 Point Plan offers... Local News
Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council reflects on the local response to Covid-19 5th May 2020 Watch Cllr Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council reflect on the local response to Covid-19. Local News
Conservative GLA Candidate Louise Calland's Easter Message 10th April 2020 Watch: Conservative GLA Candidate Louise Calland's Easter Message. Local News
Cllr Steffi Sutters: Making sure waste and recycling is collected during the Coronavirus crisis 28th March 2020 Changes are to be made to Wandsworth’s garden waste removal service during the Coronavirus Pandemic with Wandsworth Council giving priority to household waste... Local News
Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council visits new Coronavirus Helpline Hub 25th March 2020 Of the visit Ravi Govindia said: It was fantastic to see our staff dealing with people in such a calm and professional manner, easing callers’ fears and helping... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
