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
Wandsworth Council launches helpline for those in need during the Coronavirus Pandemic 24th March 2020 Vulnerable, isolated residents can now access support from a new Community Hub launched today by Conservative led Wandsworth Council. Conservative Cllr Ravi... Local News
Wandsworth Council: Health staff, key workers and volunteers prioritised in parking changes to address Covid-19 spread 23rd March 2020 This will enable those who work in health services or those who deliver vital community support – including other care staff and volunteers, key workers and... Local News
Statement from Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council on Coronavirus 21st March 2020 Published: Friday, March 20, 2020 I’d like to reassure the residents of Wandsworth that we are continuing to work hard to keep people safe and maintain vital... Local News
Wandsworth Council: How you or your organisation help support the Coronavirus response 20th March 2020 Wandsworth has a strong sense of community, and it is no surprise that local groups and residents across the borough are offering their support in response to... Local News
Statement from Ravi Govindia Leader of Wandsworth Council on Coronavirus 18th March 2020 The coronavirus outbreak has left a lot of people concerned and worried and I just want to reassure everyone that as a council we are doing all we can to keep... Local News
Another Cut In Fuel Bills For Thousands Of Council Homes 12th March 2020 People living in nearly 3,000 homes on Wandsworth housing estates will see their heating and hot water bills reduced by a third during the next financial year... Local News
Wandsworth Residents Will Again Pay The UK's Lowest Average Council Tax Bills 6th March 2020 Conservative Councillors have formally approved next year's budget meaning borough residents in Wandsworth will once again pay the lowest average Council Tax in... Local News
Town hall set to formally approve country’s lowest average council tax bills again 2nd March 2020 Councillors in Wandsworth are poised to formally approve next year’s town hall budgets which will mean borough residents once again paying the lowest average... Local News
Wandsworth powers ahead with 100 per cent zero carbon energy 20th February 2020 Wandsworth councillors have approved plans to transition the entire council to 100 per cent zero carbon energy. Solar panels on the Wandsworth Town Hall roof... Local News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News