http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/press Wandsworth Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:24 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:24 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11202/warning_to_noisy_neighbour A noisy neighbour from Putney has been taken to court by the council and fined after hosting a series of loud and boisterous late-night parties. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11202/warning_to_noisy_neighbour Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11201/refuse_changes_saving_you_money The borough’s new waste contractor has made nearly two million refuse and recycling collections since the new service was launched in April. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11201/refuse_changes_saving_you_money Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11200/residents_celebrate_40th_anniversary A celebration has been held to mark four decades since borough residents began helping shape services across Wandsworth. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11200/residents_celebrate_40th_anniversary Wed, 16 May 2012 10:10:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11199/possible_cfc_champions_league_parade_announced A victory parade will take place on Sunday 20 May 2012 if Chelsea Football Club (CFC) wins the Champions League Final this Saturday. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11199/possible_cfc_champions_league_parade_announced Tue, 15 May 2012 13:06:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11198/performance_kept_in_spotlight Fresh data has been published on the council’s website giving residents the latest information on the town hall’s performance. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11198/performance_kept_in_spotlight Tue, 15 May 2012 10:41:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11197/elliott_sessions_this_week Two further consultation sessions on proposals to fund the refurbishment of Elliott School by disposing of part of the site will be held at the school this week. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11197/elliott_sessions_this_week Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11196/tenants_delighted_with_new_right_to_buy More than 1,000 tenants have made enquires about buying their homes from the council since Prime Minister David Cameron and Council Leader Ravi Govindia launched the new Right to Buy on April 3. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11196/tenants_delighted_with_new_right_to_buy Mon, 14 May 2012 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11195/support_builds_for_new_heathrow_rail_route Wandsworth Council’s proposal for a new direct rail services between Waterloo and Heathrow has won support from more London boroughs. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11195/support_builds_for_new_heathrow_rail_route Mon, 14 May 2012 11:29:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11194/wandsworth_bucks_the_home_building_trend A major increase in home building activity took place in Wandsworth during 2011, new figures have revealed. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11194/wandsworth_bucks_the_home_building_trend Mon, 14 May 2012 11:23:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11193/art_gallery_to_stage_slow_bike_race A bike race that rewards the slowest competitor is one of the unique sports-related events being held at the Pump House Gallery next weekend. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11193/art_gallery_to_stage_slow_bike_race Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11192/week-long_food_and_drink_celebration Next week will see the traders of St John’s Hill hold a seven-day celebration of food and drink. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11192/week-long_food_and_drink_celebration Fri, 11 May 2012 12:19:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11191/blue_badge_cheats_caught_on_camera A dry cleaner and a garage mechanic who were both caught red-handed misusing special parking permits for disabled people continued protesting their innocence until confronted by video evidence, magistrates have been told. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11191/blue_badge_cheats_caught_on_camera Fri, 11 May 2012 11:39:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11190/try_something_new_in_adult_learners_week Any adult looking to learn a new skill can take advantage of free taster sessions at the borough’s training organisations, schools, colleges and libraries during Adult Learners Week. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11190/try_something_new_in_adult_learners_week Fri, 11 May 2012 10:04:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11189/high_streets_temporary_repair Council engineers have completed temporary repairs to the road surface in Putney High Street but are warning that more substantial work is needed over the coming days to properly fix the carriageway. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11189/high_streets_temporary_repair Thu, 10 May 2012 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11188/find_out_about_bilingual_school Parents interested in the new bilingual stream at Shaftesbury Park School are being invited to a meeting to find out more. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11188/find_out_about_bilingual_school Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11187/ex-soldiers_given_council_homes Two former soldiers have become the first to move into new council homes under Wandsworth’s policy of giving armed forces personnel a higher priority on its housing waiting lists. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11187/ex-soldiers_given_council_homes Thu, 10 May 2012 13:48:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11186/wandsworth_goes_digital Around 80 per cent of people applying for a visitor’s parking permit are doing it online, new figures show. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11186/wandsworth_goes_digital Thu, 10 May 2012 13:33:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11185/sports_festival_serves_up_tennis_open_day Residents of all ages are invited to free tennis taster sessions on Tooting Bec Common this Saturday (May 12) from 8am to 2pm. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11185/sports_festival_serves_up_tennis_open_day Thu, 10 May 2012 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11184/last_tickets_for_charity_fundraiser A handful of tickets remain for anyone wanting to attend an Arabian night-themed evening in aid of two charities. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11184/last_tickets_for_charity_fundraiser Thu, 10 May 2012 11:02:00 +0100 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11183/emergency_works_in_putney_high_street Council engineers are to begin emergency repairs to the road surface in Putney High Street tomorrow morning (Thursday) and motorists and bus passengers are being warned they are likely to face lengthy delays. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11183/emergency_works_in_putney_high_street Wed, 09 May 2012 17:24:00 +0100