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Wandsworth Residents Can Now Recycle More Items
Aluminium foil, food trays, packaging tubes and aerosol cans included

New Tree Sponsorship Scheme Launches in Wandsworth
Residents and businesses can support urban planting

Battersea Bridge Tower 'Five Times Too High'
Council makes the case against 29-storey building at public inquiry

Bookings on Access for All Scheme Top 100,000
Wandsworth's concessionary programme increasingly popular

New Local Planning Rules Aim to Boost Social Rent Housing
Must now make up 70% of all affordable units built

Man Fights for Life After Collision by Wandsworth Bridge
Two arrested after pedestrian hit by car

Enter Now for The Wandsworth Business Awards 2026
Competition open to all enterprises based in the borough

Council Found to Have Failed Woman Fleeing Domestic Abuse
Housed her and her child in a tiny room when she was pregnant

Wandsworth Council Increases Tax Bills by Two Per Cent
Freezes the charge for general services for fourth year in a row

Wandsworth Launches WhatsApp Reporting Tool
Allows residents to utilise seven day repair guarantee

Council Service Transformation Aims to Save ÂŁ45million a Year
Plan includes efficiency measures and cost cutting to curb spending increases

Wandsworth Council Rents to Rise by the Maximum
Nearly 17,000 tenants face an average rise of ÂŁ7 a week

10,000 Sign Up for Wandsworth's Access for All Scheme
Offers discounted access to services, facilities and events

Wandsworth Council Expands '7 Rings, 7 Days' Commitment
Street light faults, flyposting and broken pavements added to guarantee

Two Fall Deaths in Two Days Put Spotlight on St. George's Hospital
Elderly men died after being left unsupervised

Wandsworth Waives Fees for Car Club Operators
Aiming to boost sector following Zipcar withdrawal

Appeal Made Against Refusal of Battersea Bridge Skyscraper Plan
'Grossly unacceptable' scheme rejected by Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Leader Pledges Council Tax Increases Under 5%
Borough will not take advantage of new Fair Funding reforms

Campaigners Urged to âMake Some Noiseâ on Wimbledon Park Plan
Latest court hearing due to take place this month

Wandsworth Launches Grant Fund to Boost Physical Activity
Over ÂŁ400,000 available to local voluntary organisations

Age UK Wandsworth Launches 'Age Well Together'
New service aims to support older residents at home

Council Waited 18 Months to Present Huge Bill for Elderly Manâs Care
Watchdog orders borough to reduce amount owed and apologise

Council to Fund Lifts and New Entrance at Wandsworth Town Station
Work on the upgrade due to begin next year if approved

Wandsworth Council Accelerates Bikehangar Rollout
116 new locations proposed across the borough

Enterprise Way Residents Continue to Endure Faulty Lift
Southern Housing pledges to replace have not been delivered

Council Pays Out ÂŁ10,000 After Failing Woman Made Homeless
Series of errors found to have added to her misery and distress

Recycling Collections Expanded for Flats Above Shops
Council doubles previous weekly collections

Wandsworth's Smoking Rates Among Lowest in Country
Council aims for further reduction during Stoptober

New Crackdown on Dangerous e-bike Parking by Wandsworth Council
Daily patrols will remove and impound vehicles

Plug Pulled on Wandsworth Town One-way System Changes
Plan to restrict High Street to buses and bikes first proposed a decade ago

Watchdog Finds Serious Failures in Borough Housing Provision
Tenants left waiting a year for key safety tests

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National Insurance Rise to Cost Wandsworth ÂŁ3.4million
Council rejects call to ask for extra funding to plug gap in finances

Council Blunders Caused Woman to Fall into Rent Arrears
Borough covers shortfall and pays compensation after watchdog investigation

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
Every household can have items picked up twice a year

Calendar

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Extinction Rebellion Wandsworth Holds Rally for Cyclists

Aiming to highlight air pollution and pressure council into action

Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year

SGN carrying out major upgrade on pipe network

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

Southfields Grid Residents' Association Marks 50 Years

Half a century of community service honoured in Westminster

Home-Start Wandsworth Seeks Volunteers

Local charity supports families in the area experiencing difficulties

Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations

Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping

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

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

Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!

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

Event gets assurances from council leader that action was being taken

Leisure

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

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

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

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

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development

Concern that local infrastructure including the train station wonât cope

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

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

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

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