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Wandsworth Claims Concession Scheme Best in the Country
Wandsworth Claims Concession Scheme Best in the Country

Expanding range of discounts available to eligible residents

Heliport Lodges Objection to Battersea Tower
Heliport Lodges Objection to Battersea Tower

Says that the proposed building would compromise flight safety

TfL Announces New Measures to Tackle Fare Evasion
TfL Announces New Measures to Tackle Fare Evasion

Team of investigators will target most prolific offenders

Awards Celebrate the People Getting Wandsworth Moving 
Awards Celebrate the People Getting Wandsworth Moving 

Fifteen individuals and clubs recognised at gala ceremony

Battersea Bridge Skyscraper Fails to Get Planning Approval
Battersea Bridge Skyscraper Fails to Get Planning Approval

Councillors reject 'grossly unacceptable' 29-storey tower

New Lighting Installed on Wandsworth Bridge
New Lighting Installed on Wandsworth Bridge

The 'most boring' crossing on the River Thames gets a glow up

Incompetent A&E Nurse Consistently Clocked Off Early
Incompetent A&E Nurse Consistently Clocked Off Early

Mark Berry found to have skills of beginner despite 22 years in the job

Council Puts Pressure on Developers to Bring in More Funds
Council Puts Pressure on Developers to Bring in More Funds

£1.35m added to local improvements pot after court orders obtained

New Train Stock Unused Due to Lack of Trained Drivers
New Train Stock Unused Due to Lack of Trained Drivers

South Western Railway's Arterio fleet sits idle in Clapham Junction

Local Police Officer Charged with Sex Offences
Local Police Officer Charged with Sex Offences

PC Nick Whitcombe was off-duty at the time of the alleged crimes

Watchdog Finds Serious Failures in Borough Housing Provision
Watchdog Finds Serious Failures in Borough Housing Provision

Tenants left waiting a year for key safety tests

Local Environmental Charity Seeking New Trustees
Local Environmental Charity Seeking New Trustees

Thames Explorer Trust wants three people to help steer the organisation

Wandsworth Council Told to Review
Wandsworth Council Told to Review 'Flawed' SEND Policy

Staff barred from giving emergency medicine on school transport

Andrew Travers Set to Be Appointed as Interim Council Chief Executive
Andrew Travers Set to Be Appointed as Interim Council Chief Executive

Taking over the joint administration of Richmond and Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council Tax Bills to Remain Country
Wandsworth Council Tax Bills to Remain Country's Lowest

Borough announces 2% increase due to adult social care precept rise

Wandle River Oil Spill
Wandle River Oil Spill 'Worst in 20 Years'

May take years to recover from diesel that leaked from bus depot

Transport Enforcement Officers Plan to Escalate Strike Action
Transport Enforcement Officers Plan to Escalate Strike Action

Dispute is over pay differentials with London Underground staff

Wandsworth’s CCTV Control Team Always on Alert
Wandsworth’s CCTV Control Team Always on Alert

Unit tracked Daniel Khalife's escape and spots potential suicides

Judicial Review Confirmed for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Judicial Review Confirmed for Wimbledon Tennis Plans

High Court accepts that arguments against scheme 'merit consideration'

Thames Super Sewer Now Fully Connected
Thames Super Sewer Now Fully Connected

Over five million tonnes of sewage already stopped from entering river

Wandsworth Council Tenant Caught Illegally Sub-letting 
Wandsworth Council Tenant Caught Illegally Sub-letting 

Advertised home on spareroom.com while living abroad

Wandsworth Council Offering Free Bulky Waste Collections
Wandsworth Council Offering Free Bulky Waste Collections

Every household can have items picked up twice a year

Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet
Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet

Arterio trains will serve local lines including Hounslow Loop

Council Failed to Deliver Support to Special Needs Child
Council Failed to Deliver Support to Special Needs Child

Ombudsman's report finds she was sent to nursery with untrained staff

Green Light for New Renal Unit at St. George
Green Light for New Renal Unit at St. George's

New facility aims to transform services for kidney patients

Council Blunders Caused Woman to Fall into Rent Arrears
Council Blunders Caused Woman to Fall into Rent Arrears

Borough covers shortfall and pays compensation after watchdog investigation

RNLI Launches Appeal to Enable Move from Chiswick to Wandsworth
RNLI Launches Appeal to Enable Move from Chiswick to Wandsworth

Needs an extra £300,000 to fit out new facility for lifeboat

New Local Plan Requires Half of New Homes to Be Affordable
New Local Plan Requires Half of New Homes to Be Affordable

Developers may also need to make 35% available for social rent

National Insurance Rise to Cost Wandsworth £3.4million
National Insurance Rise to Cost Wandsworth £3.4million

Council rejects call to ask for extra funding to plug gap in finances

Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced
Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced

Riders have been injured after engines cut out unexpectedly

Council Put Pregnant Woman in Unsuitable Accommodation
Council Put Pregnant Woman in Unsuitable Accommodation

Forced to share facilities with strangers for six months

Shops Fear Closure Due to Pedestrianisation Works
Shops Fear Closure Due to Pedestrianisation Works

Businesses on Old York Road describe project as a ‘nightmare’

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What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter
Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside
More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside

Entertainment centre is expanding its food hall offering

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?
Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

New Megan
New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence

Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am

Property

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development
Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development

Concern that local infrastructure including the train station won’t cope

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned
Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild

Property in Wandsworth
Property in Wandsworth

Your guide to the local property market including services and homes for sale and rent

Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
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
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
Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre
Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Community

Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?
Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?

New figures show over-subscription rates at local primaries and secondaries

Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School
Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School

Families praise Riversdale Primary School pupils and staff for their kindness

Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services
Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services

South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak