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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

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 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

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

Mayor Denies 20mph Limits are Slowing Buses
Mayor Denies 20mph Limits are Slowing Buses

Says that junction delays main reason for longer journey times

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'

£30 million Boost for Borough
£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
Thames Super Sewer Now Fully Connected

Over five million tonnes of sewage already stopped from entering river

Another Proposal for a Battersea Skyscraper
Another Proposal for a Battersea Skyscraper

Designs revealed for 34-storey building near the London Heliport

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

Every household can have items picked up twice a year

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

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

Advertised home on spareroom.com while living abroad

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

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

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

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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Fees Waived for VE Day 80th Anniversary Street Parties
Fees Waived for VE Day 80th Anniversary Street Parties

Time running out to book street closures for event

Earlsfield Theatre Designated
Earlsfield Theatre Designated 'Official Theatre of Sanctuary'

Tara is the only theatre in London to achieve this status

Older People Forum Raises Concerns Over Cost of Living
Older People Forum Raises Concerns Over Cost of Living

Event gets assurances from council leader that action was being taken

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Home-Start Wandsworth Seeks Volunteers
Home-Start Wandsworth Seeks Volunteers

Local charity supports families in the area experiencing difficulties

Wandsworth Park Eco Fair Hailed a Success
Wandsworth Park Eco Fair Hailed a Success

Crowds join local MP and host of environmental organisations at event

Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo
Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo

Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis

Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations
Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations

Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth
Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
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
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals

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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

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