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New Local Plan Requires Half of New Homes to Be Affordable
Developers may also need to make 35% available for social rent
Older People Forum Raises Concerns Over Cost of Living
Event gets assurances from council leader that action was being taken
Wandsworth Parking Wardens Strike Over Pay
Union claims south London will be in complete dysfunction’
Frustration as Thames Water Roadworks Overrun
Council leader writes to company about Wandsworth High Street
Shops Fear Closure Due to Pedestrianisation Works
Businesses on Old York Road describe project as a ‘nightmare’
RNLI Launches Appeal to Enable Move from Chiswick to Wandsworth
Needs an extra £300,000 to fit out new facility for lifeboat
This Year's Wandsworth Civic Awards Winners Announced
Local heroes recognised for their contributions to the community
MP Calls for Action After Major Water Main Burst
Leak under Wandsworth High Street has interrupted supply over wide area
Council Put Pregnant Woman in Unsuitable Accommodation
Forced to share facilities with strangers for six months
Wandsworth to Deal with 'Notoriously Bad' Road Markings
Audit to identify faded yellow lines and confusing street signs
Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced
Riders have been injured after engines cut out unexpectedly
Council Forced to Apologise Over Blue Badge Delay
Took four months to process renewal for disabled woman
Legal Challenge Looms for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Campaigners prepare to resume battle against AELTC in the courts
Council Repaints Faded Road Markings Outside Schools
Yellow zig zags and other lines renewed for new term
Over One Hundred New Bike Hangar Sites Proposed
Wandsworth Council consulting on planned locations
Rumble Strips Fail to Stop Speeding Cyclists on Thames Path
Tramlines for wheelchair users negate purpose say riverside walkers
Council Failed to Deliver Support to Special Needs Child
Ombudsman's report finds she was sent to nursery with untrained staff
New Figures Show Falling Pollution in Wandsworth Borough
Nitrogen dioxide levels down but challenges remain
Case Highlights Therapist Shortage in Wandsworth
Council fined for failing to deliver child's speech and language therapy
Growth in Use of Temporary Accommodation Slows
Council faces challenge to end rough sleeping by 2030
Driving for Change Bus Aims to Support Rough Sleepers
Services offered include dentistry, vaccinations and advice
'Constant Pressure' to Issue Parking Fines in Wandsworth
Staff say underhand tactics being used to catch drivers
Green Light for New Intensive Care Unit at St. George's
Twenty bed facility will nearly double existing capacity
Borough-wide Developer Levy Funding Pot Approved
Move will see money from Nine Elms projects spent in other areas
Two Dolphins Found Dead on Bank of River Thames
One had been spotted swimming between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges
Thames Water Fined Over Half a Million for Delayed Roadworks
Wandsworth Council says 320 projects overran agreed deadline
Historic Sign in Southfields Restored to Original Glory
United Service Transport mosaic is nearly 100 years old
New App Blamed for Dial-a-Ride Problems
Services users say it has become less reliable since system implemented
E-bike Parking Ban Introduced in Town Centres
Riders will be required to leave them in one of 111 new bays
Mick Jagger Voices Opposition to Battersea Bridge Skyscraper
Joins Felicity Kendal, Eric Clapton and Anthea Turner in objecting to plan
Measures Taken to Reduce Speed of Cyclists on Thames Path
Changes being made between Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Park
Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Announcement Welcomed
Thames 21 describes it as a major boost to the health of the river
Hourly Week Day River Bus Service Introduced at Local Piers
Putney, Wandsworth Riverside Quarter and Chelsea Harbour to benefit
Man Arrested for Drug Driving After Woman Killed on Garratt Lane
25-year-old victim was a pillion passenger on motorcycle
Effort Being Made to Recruit Women Train Drivers
South Western Railway aims to reduce industry gender gap
Council Aims to Make Wandsworth London's Most Active Borough
Wants resident feedback on new leisure strategy
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Wandsworth Council Expands Recycling of Small Electricals
Kerbside collection introduced along with recycling banks across borough
Eight Years of Chaos Feared if Wimbledon Tennis Plan Proceeds
Opponents not against the sport but rather 44,000 lorry movements
Wandsworth Council to Take Part in No Mow May Again
Grass in borough's parks to remain uncut for a month
Calendar
Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth
Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes
Wandsworth Park Eco Fair Hailed a Success
Crowds join local MP and host of environmental organisations at event
Earlsfield Theatre Designated 'Official Theatre of Sanctuary'
Tara is the only theatre in London to achieve this status
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals
Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!
ASLEF Calls Off Planned Industrial Action on Tube
Both unions have now cancelled strikes after revised offers
Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions
Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo
Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre
Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations
Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic
LIVE Travel Updates
Wandsworth traffic and travel information
More Tube Strikes Planned in November
Both ASLEF and the RMT announce industrial action over pay
Lifestyle
New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence
Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am
More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside
Entertainment centre is expanding its food hall offering
Bitten By The Gardening Bug?
Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers
Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter
Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square
What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?
Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior
Property
Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development
Concern that local infrastructure including the train station won’t cope
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site
Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed
Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline
Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road
On the site of the old Battersea Bar
Property in Wandsworth
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Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre
Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane
Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned
Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild