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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

Wandsworthâs 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'

ÂŁ30 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 ÂŁ10million on Roads and Pavements This Year
Say it is the borough's biggest ever highway maintenance scheme

Wandsworth Council Increases Rents by Maximum Allowed
Most tenants will see what they pay rise by over 2.5 per cent

Council Pledges to Continue to Oppose Heathrow Expansion
Refuses to follow governmentâs shift towards supporting third runway

Chancellor Commits to Heathrow Expansion
Rachel Reeves backs third runway as part of Labour's growth plan

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

Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill
Says that bulk of rise covers fall in central government funding for Met

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

New Local Plan Requires Half of New Homes to Be Affordable
Developers may also need to make 35% available for social rent

Struggling Families to Get Discounts to Services
Price cuts include event entry, sports memberships and weddings

Wandsworth Provides Extra Help for Refugees Over Christmas
Support includes free English lessons from volunteers

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

Mayor Cautioned Over Plans for Swimmable Thames
PLA official says people should be aware of dangerous tides

Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet
Arterio trains will serve local lines including Hounslow Loop

Refunds and Journey History Back Online for Passengers
TfL finally restores services after cyberhack

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

Will TfL Take Control of Nationalised Train Services?
South Western's suburban lines have long been a target for the Mayor

Man Died After Five Hour Wait at St. George's A&E
Coroner finds that long delays for treatment are not unusual

Council Put Pregnant Woman in Unsuitable Accommodation
Forced to share facilities with strangers for six months

Two Dolphins Found Dead on Bank of River Thames
One had been spotted swimming between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges

Thames Water Fined Over Half a Million for Delayed Roadworks
Wandsworth Council says 320 projects overran agreed deadline

Over One Hundred New Bike Hangar Sites Proposed
Wandsworth Council consulting on planned locations

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 ÂŁ300,000 to fit out new facility for lifeboat

Court To Rule on Legality of Wimbledon Tennis Plans
AELTC starts process to determine if scheme breaches statutory trust

Shops Fear Closure Due to Pedestrianisation Works
Businesses on Old York Road describe project as a ânightmareâ

Older People Forum Raises Concerns Over Cost of Living
Event gets assurances from council leader that action was being taken

Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced
Riders have been injured after engines cut out unexpectedly

Heathrow CEO Urges Starmer to Back Third Runway
Thomas Woldbye hopes to gain government support next year

Wandsworth to Deal with 'Notoriously Bad' Road Markings
Audit to identify faded yellow lines and confusing street signs

Wandsworth Council Tax Bills to Remain Country's Lowest
Bills will rise more due to Mayoral precept and Commons' levy

Frustration as Thames Water Roadworks Overrun
Council leader writes to company about Wandsworth High Street

Thames Tideway Tunnel Already Has an Impact
Captures 850,000 tonnes of sewage during recent heavy rainfall

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

Wandsworth Parking Wardens Strike Over Pay
Union claims south London will be in complete dysfunctionâ

MP Calls for Action After Major Water Main Burst
Leak under Wandsworth High Street has interrupted supply over wide area

Rumble Strips Fail to Stop Speeding Cyclists on Thames Path
Tramlines for wheelchair users negate purpose say riverside walkers

Growth in Use of Temporary Accommodation Slows
Council faces challenge to end rough sleeping by 2030

Driving for Change Bus Aims to Support Rough Sleepers
Services offered include dentistry, vaccinations and advice

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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

'Constant Pressure' to Issue Parking Fines in Wandsworth
Staff say underhand tactics being used to catch drivers

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

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

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

Earlsfield Theatre Designated 'Official Theatre of Sanctuary'

Tara is the only theatre in London to achieve this status

Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat

Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions

Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo

Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

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

Wandsworth Council To Double Mega Skip Locations

Free recycling measure credited with reducing fly-tipping

Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals

Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!

Leisure

New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence

Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am

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

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

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

Property

Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development

Concern that local infrastructure including the train station wonât cope

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

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

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

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

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

Community

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

Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?

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

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