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News from the last week

Cash support for local shops
Retail shops and offices in Merton Road, from Buckhold Road to the junction with Replingham Road are now eligible for cash help from the council.
20 November 2008

Wandsworth roadworks bulletin
Traffic engineers in the council's technical services department are advising motorists that the following roads in Wandsworth will be affected by roadworks or closures next week.
20 November 2008

Elvis returns thanks to microchip
There were tears of joy when Elvis the dog was reunited with his long-lost owners thanks to the council’s dog control unit.
20 November 2008

Restaurant wins Green award
Lamberts Restaurant in Balham has been named Wandsworth’s Green Business Champion 2008.
20 November 2008

Enjoy the Winter Variety Show
Popular singing star and movie actress, Joan Regan headlines this year's Winter Variety Show.
20 November 2008

Benefit cheats must repay swindled cash
Two benefit cheats who were taken to court after council fraud investigators discovered they had fiddled their housing benefit claims, will have to pay back every penny of their ill-gotten gains.
19 November 2008

Late night McDonalds plan rejected
Councillors have rejected plans that would have allowed the Tooting Broadway branch of McDonalds to stay open into the early hours of the morning at weekends.
19 November 2008

Minister pressed on Junction link
The council has urged transport secretary Geoff Hoon to go halves with the Mayor on the outstanding costs for a new rail extension to Clapham Junction.
19 November 2008

Dogs have their chips
There was a good turnout for the council’s free dog micro-chipping session at Roehampton's Alton Estate on Friday and Saturday (November 14-15).
18 November 2008

Mayoral engagements for week ending November 23
Engagements for the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr John Farebrother, for the period November 18 to 23, 2008.
18 November 2008

Young performer of the year
Award winning comedian, Eddie Kadi, is back by popular demand to host this year’s talent showcase – Wandsworth Young Performer of the Year.
18 November 2008

Holyrood test for 2M rail plan
Members of the 2M Group opposed to Heathrow expansion are in Edinburgh today (November 18) to outline plans for a new high speed rail network linking England and Scotland.
18 November 2008

Good news for borough post offices
The council has welcomed the news that Post Office Limited has been awarded the Post Office Current Account (POCA) contract.
17 November 2008

Have your say on conservation areas
Residents living in nine conservation areas in the borough are being invited to public meetings where they can say what they think is special about their neighbourhood and how it should be looked after.
17 November 2008

Come to the Putney lights switch-on
The festive season officially arrives in Putney on Friday, November 28, when the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr John Farebrother switches on the Christmas tree lights in Putney town centre.
17 November 2008

Flight mural brightens up West Hill
Pupils at a local primary school have teamed up with a renowned international artist to produce a new piece of public art.
17 November 2008

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