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Watchdog Finds Serious Failures in Borough Housing Provision
Tenants left waiting a year for key safety tests
Local Environmental Charity Seeking New Trustees
Thames Explorer Trust wants three people to help steer the organisation
Mayor Denies 20mph Limits are Slowing Buses
Says that junction delays main reason for longer journey times
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
Taking over the joint administration of Richmond and Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council Tax Bills to Remain Country's Lowest
Borough announces 2% increase due to adult social care precept rise
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
Dispute is over pay differentials with London Underground staff
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
High Court accepts that arguments against scheme 'merit consideration'
£30 million Boost for Borough's Leisure Facilities
Five-year plan includes investment in playgrounds and all-weather pitches
Thames Super Sewer Now Fully Connected
Over five million tonnes of sewage already stopped from entering river
Another Proposal for a Battersea Skyscraper
Designs revealed for 34-storey building near the London Heliport
Wandsworth Council Offering Free Bulky Waste Collections
Every household can have items picked up twice a year
Council to Spend £10million on Roads and Pavements This Year
Say it is the borough's biggest ever highway maintenance scheme
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds
Green Light for New Renal Unit at St. George's
New facility aims to transform services for kidney patients
Chancellor Commits to Heathrow Expansion
Rachel Reeves backs third runway as part of Labour's growth plan
Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill
Says that bulk of rise covers fall in central government funding for Met
Save Wimbledon Park Campaign Starts Legal Action
Challenging City Hall's approval of the massive AELTC project
Council Blunders Caused Woman to Fall into Rent Arrears
Borough covers shortfall and pays compensation after watchdog investigation
Wandsworth Council Tenant Caught Illegally Sub-letting
Advertised home on spareroom.com while living abroad
Council Pledges to Continue to Oppose Heathrow Expansion
Refuses to follow government’s shift towards supporting third runway
National Insurance Rise to Cost Wandsworth £3.4million
Council rejects call to ask for extra funding to plug gap in finances
Mayor Cautioned Over Plans for Swimmable Thames
PLA official says people should be aware of dangerous tides
Council Failed to Deliver Support to Special Needs Child
Ombudsman's report finds she was sent to nursery with untrained staff
RNLI Launches Appeal to Enable Move from Chiswick to Wandsworth
Needs an extra £300,000 to fit out new facility for lifeboat
Man Died After Five Hour Wait at St. George's A&E
Coroner finds that long delays for treatment are not unusual
New Local Plan Requires Half of New Homes to Be Affordable
Developers may also need to make 35% available for social rent
This Year's Wandsworth Civic Awards Winners Announced
Local heroes recognised for their contributions to the community
TfL's Transport Enforcement Officers Set to Strike
Union says there will be 'fare free-for-all' in run up to Christmas
Wandsworth Council Increases Rents by Maximum Allowed
Most tenants will see what they pay rise by over 2.5 per cent
Will TfL Take Control of Nationalised Train Services?
South Western's suburban lines have long been a target for the Mayor
Over One Hundred New Bike Hangar Sites Proposed
Wandsworth Council consulting on planned locations
Wandsworth Provides Extra Help for Refugees Over Christmas
Support includes free English lessons from volunteers
Thames Water Fined Over Half a Million for Delayed Roadworks
Wandsworth Council says 320 projects overran agreed deadline
Wandsworth to Deal with 'Notoriously Bad' Road Markings
Audit to identify faded yellow lines and confusing street signs
Case Highlights Therapist Shortage in Wandsworth
Council fined for failing to deliver child's speech and language therapy
Green Light for New Intensive Care Unit at St. George's
Twenty bed facility will nearly double existing capacity
Two Dolphins Found Dead on Bank of River Thames
One had been spotted swimming between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges
Older People Forum Raises Concerns Over Cost of Living
Event gets assurances from council leader that action was being taken
Frustration as Thames Water Roadworks Overrun
Council leader writes to company about Wandsworth High Street
Court To Rule on Legality of Wimbledon Tennis Plans
AELTC starts process to determine if scheme breaches statutory trust
Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet
Arterio trains will serve local lines including Hounslow Loop
MP Calls for Action After Major Water Main Burst
Leak under Wandsworth High Street has interrupted supply over wide area
Refunds and Journey History Back Online for Passengers
TfL finally restores services after cyberhack
Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced
Riders have been injured after engines cut out unexpectedly
Wandsworth Parking Wardens Strike Over Pay
Union claims south London will be in complete dysfunction’
Council Put Pregnant Woman in Unsuitable Accommodation
Forced to share facilities with strangers for six months
Shops Fear Closure Due to Pedestrianisation Works
Businesses on Old York Road describe project as a ‘nightmare’
Growth in Use of Temporary Accommodation Slows
Council faces challenge to end rough sleeping by 2030
Heathrow CEO Urges Starmer to Back Third Runway
Thomas Woldbye hopes to gain government support next year
Historic Sign in Southfields Restored to Original Glory
United Service Transport mosaic is nearly 100 years old
New Figures Show Falling Pollution in Wandsworth Borough
Nitrogen dioxide levels down but challenges remain
Struggling Families to Get Discounts to Services
Price cuts include event entry, sports memberships and weddings
Thames Tideway Tunnel Already Has an Impact
Captures 850,000 tonnes of sewage during recent heavy rainfall
Driving for Change Bus Aims to Support Rough Sleepers
Services offered include dentistry, vaccinations and advice
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Rumble Strips Fail to Stop Speeding Cyclists on Thames Path
Tramlines for wheelchair users negate purpose say riverside walkers
'Constant Pressure' to Issue Parking Fines in Wandsworth
Staff say underhand tactics being used to catch drivers
Wandsworth Council Tax Bills to Remain Country's Lowest
Bills will rise more due to Mayoral precept and Commons' levy
Council Forced to Apologise Over Blue Badge Delay
Took four months to process renewal for disabled woman
Calendar
Home-Start Wandsworth Seeks Volunteers
Local charity supports families in the area experiencing difficulties
Earlsfield Theatre Designated 'Official Theatre of Sanctuary'
Tara is the only theatre in London to achieve this status
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic
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
Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo
Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis
Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations
Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping
ASLEF Calls Off Planned Industrial Action on Tube
Both unions have now cancelled strikes after revised offers
More Tube Strikes Planned in November
Both ASLEF and the RMT announce industrial action over pay
Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals
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Lifestyle
Property
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site
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
Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild
Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline
Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed
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Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road
On the site of the old Battersea Bar
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?
New figures show over-subscription rates at local primaries and secondaries
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
South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak