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Latest news
Nasty neighbour is evicted
A middle-aged man from Roehampton has been evicted from his council flat following a campaign of harassment against his neighbours.
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Young professionals favour the brighter borough
A new study by banking group Lloyds TSB has revealed that Wandsworth is the favourite place to live in England and Wales for aspiring young professionals.
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Wandsworth welcomes a new mayor
The borough’s new mayor has pledged to spend her year in the role doing as much as possible to make a difference to the lives of young people.
Monday 20 May 2013
More investment on housing estates
The council has unveiled its latest multi-million pound programme of investment to improve the homes of people living on the borough’s housing estates.
Monday 20 May 2013
Power station park opens at weekends
This weekend local people will be able to set foot on the Battersea Power Station site for the first time in 30 years.
Friday 17 May 2013
New look playground to re-open
The children’s playground at Battersea Park is to re-open during the forthcoming school half-term holiday with phase one of the refurbishment now complete.
Friday 17 May 2013
Davies must test airport claims
The all-party 2M Group of local authorities has warned that new proposals for extra runway capacity will fall at the first hurdle if they are not backed by scientific fact.
Friday 17 May 2013
Arts festival ends in style this weekend
One of the biggest individual events in the borough’s arts calendar takes place this Sunday (May 19).
Thursday 16 May 2013
Council tax collection rate up again
The town hall has improved its council tax collection rate for the sixth year running.
Thursday 16 May 2013
Chances to learn new skills
A huge range of free education and training sessions have been unveiled to give people of all abilities and backgrounds opportunities to learn new skills and get ahead in life.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Have your say on school expansion plans
Parents are being reminded that there is still time for them to have their say on proposals to provide additional classrooms at six Wandsworth primary schools from September 2014.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
West Hill to host latest ‘Let’s Talk’ meeting
Residents in West Hill ward will be able to question their locally elected representatives and senior council managers at a special feedback session next week.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Consultation opens on new underground route
Transport for London and Network Rail have today (Tuesday) launched a public consultation on Crossrail 2 – a proposed high frequency, high capacity underground route between southwest and northeast London.
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Countryfile comes to the brighter borough
A restoration and conservation project on a Southfields estate last week received a visit from the people behind the BBC’s Countryfile.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Free bike maintenance classes
Wandsworth Council is offering free bike maintenance classes as part of its on-going efforts to boost cycling.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Get walking on free park tours
Discover the joys of strolling through Wandsworth’s parks at a series of free guided walks this summer.
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Costs and red tape vanish for Coronation street parties
Residents are being urged to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation by holding a street party.
Monday 13 May 2013
Cut price homes plan for Nine Elms locals
A unique homeownership scheme could see working households in Nine Elms, east Battersea offered the chance to buy new family sized homes as low as the cost price.
Monday 13 May 2013
On-the-spot litter fines at Clapham Junction
Nearly two dozen commuters have been hit with on-the-spot fines for dropping litter on the pavement outside Clapham Junction station.
Monday 13 May 2013
No to 4am opening for fast food joints
Councillors have rejected proposals from two late-night fast food outlets to extend their opening hours to 4am.
Friday 10 May 2013
