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
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
