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Southfields Locals Say Station Unable to Cope with Tennis Influx
Lime bike blight and District Line problems added to problems

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

OBE for Wandsworth's Children's Services Director
Rasheed Pendry appears in King's Honours List

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

New Mayor of Wandsworth Names His Charities
Jeremy Ambache focuses on HIV, mental health and refugee support

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
Council says it will monitor safety and residents' feedback

Nominations Sought for the Wandsworth Civic Awards
Council wants to hear about your unsung local heroes

Wandsworth Claims Concession Scheme Best in the Country
Expanding range of discounts available to eligible residents

Heliport Lodges Objection to Battersea Tower
Says that the proposed building would compromise flight safety

TfL Announces New Measures to Tackle Fare Evasion
Team of investigators will target most prolific offenders

Awards Celebrate the People Getting Wandsworth Moving
Fifteen individuals and clubs recognised at gala ceremony

Battersea Bridge Skyscraper Fails to Get Planning Approval
Councillors reject 'grossly unacceptable' 29-storey tower

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
Mark Berry found to have skills of beginner despite 22 years in the job

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
ÂŁ1.35m added to local improvements pot after court orders obtained

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
Tenants left waiting a year for key safety tests

Local Environmental Charity Seeking New Trustees
Thames Explorer Trust wants three people to help steer the organisation

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
Taking over the joint administration of Richmond and Wandsworth

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

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
Advertised home on spareroom.com while living abroad

Judicial Review Confirmed for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
High Court accepts that arguments against scheme 'merit consideration'

Council Collects Over 20,000 Bulky Items from Residents
Free service has had over 10,000 bookings since launch

Free Activities on Offer to Kick Off Summer of Sport
Wandsworth Wellness Weekender includes five-day pass to leisure centres

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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

A Packed Summer Event Programme for Wandsworth

Celebrating its year as London Borough of Culture

Wandsworth in Bloom Opens for Entries

New gardening competition is open to residents and businesses

At Least 58 VE Day Street Parties Planned Across the Borough

Council launches commemorative online hub

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Eco Fair Returning to Wandsworth Park

'Earth-friendly' event promises fun for all the family

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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