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
“We will empower police to tackle scourge of violent knife crime,” pledges PM 19th November 2019 A Boris Johnson majority government would take a tough new approach to tackling knife crime and serious violence. National News
Life will mean life for child murderers 19th November 2019 Adults who murder children will be imprisoned for life, without parole, under tough new justice plans to be introduced by a Conservative majority Government. National News
Corbyn’s Pension Tax to cost savers £11,000 and force millions to delay retirement 18th November 2019 New analysis of Corbyn’s tax raid on pensions reveals that 10 million savers could lose an average of over £11,000 and be forced to delay retirement by almost... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy: Even More Chaos and Indecision 18th November 2019 As per usual, Labour are only offering more talk, more delay and more indecision on Brexit. National News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's CBI Conference speech 18th November 2019 Read the Prime Minister's speech from the CBI Conference here. National News
Boris Johnson: End the Brexit uncertainty so we can get on with business 17th November 2019 The Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures designed to help business make the most of Brexit. National News