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Reprieve for Lavender Hill Police Station Front Counter
Last public-facing facility in the borough to remain open

Could You Qualify for a Council Tax Reduction?
Wandsworth urging residents to check eligibility for discount

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

Council Failed to Properly Consider Request for SEND Travel Support
Man forced to take son on 15 mile round trip every day

Wandsworth Sets Out Borough's Strategy for Leisure
Over ÂŁ24million to be invested over next decade to help residents get active

6,500 Register for Wandsworth Access for All Scheme
Concession programme provides discounted or free access to services

Council Opts to Extend Measures Against Antisocial Behaviour
Public Spaces Protection Order to run for another three years

Carmen Birth Centre at Risk of Closure
St. George's Hospital Trust mulls shutting facility as number of births falls

Shortlist Announced for Wandsworth Civic Awards
Names taken from over one hundred nominations

Wandsworth Council Launches Mobile CCTV Vans
Three new vehicles aim to strengthen community safety

Wandsworth's Adult Social Care Team Rated as Good
But concerns raised about waiting lists and out-of-borough placements

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

TfL Urged to Increase Staffing at Station Ticket Barriers
Targets for fare evasion loss reduction are currently being missed

Lithium Battery Sparks Fire in Wandsworth Bin Lorry
Council issues reminder about rules on disposal of electronic waste

Save Wimbledon Park Campaign Seeks Court of Appeal Hearing
Legal battle against AELTC Expansion plans enters a new phase

Wandsworth Council Delays Led to Woman Sleeping on Bus
Watchdog says she should have been housed three months earlier

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

Wandsworth Council Expands Free School Meals
Families eligible for Access for All programme now qualify

Southfields Grid Residents' Association Marks 50 Years
Half a century of community service honoured in Westminster

Wandsworth Council Steps Up Fly-Tipping Enforcement
Over six hundred fines issued in first half of this year

Wandsworth's Growth Plan Includes 14,000 Housing Units
More than half would be in the Nine Elms district

Misdiagnosis at St George's Led to Boy's Death
Coroner criticises lack of communication between hospital teams

Wandsworth to Launch Free Book Programme for Young Children
Borough has signed up with Dolly Parton's literacy initiative

New 'Platform Hoovers' Every Week Promised
South Western Railways says it is accelerating rollout of Arterios

Loss of Borough's Last Police Station Counter 'Deeply Worrying'
Expected Lavender Hill closure a means no full-time coverage

Statue of Fanny Wilkinson Unveiled in Coronation Gardens
First professional female landscape designer helped lay out the park

Brand New Playground Unveiled at Wandsworth Park
Area upgrade includes wildflower meadow information boards

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

New Way to Get Updates on Neighbourhood Policing
Met Engage provides info about incidents, investigations and meetings

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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

Extinction Rebellion Wandsworth Holds Rally for Cyclists

Aiming to highlight air pollution and pressure council into action

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

200 Access for All Tickets Available for Secret Cinema

Borough residents could get cheap entry into showing of Grease in Battersea Park

A Packed Summer Event Programme for Wandsworth

Celebrating its year as London Borough of Culture

Free Activities on Offer to Kick Off Summer of Sport

Wandsworth Wellness Weekender includes five-day pass to leisure centres

Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year

SGN carrying out major upgrade on pipe network

At Least 58 VE Day Street Parties Planned Across the Borough

Council launches commemorative online hub

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

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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