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
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
