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
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
