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Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year
Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year

SGN carrying out major upgrade on pipe network

Wandsworth Signs Up to e-scooter Rental Trial
Wandsworth Signs Up to e-scooter Rental Trial

Council says it will monitor safety and residents' feedback

Nominations Sought for the Wandsworth Civic Awards
Nominations Sought for the Wandsworth Civic Awards

Council wants to hear about your unsung local heroes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertised home on spareroom.com while living abroad

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Every household can have items picked up twice a year

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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