http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/press Wandsworth Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:44:42 +0000 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:44:42 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11037/support_grows_for_tooting_free_school Support is growing for Graveney School’s plan to sponsor a new primary free school in Tooting. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11037/support_grows_for_tooting_free_school Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11036/end_in_sight_for_first_heathrow_trial The first of two flight pattern trials at Heathrow is due to finish on Thursday next week (Feb 29). http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11036/end_in_sight_for_first_heathrow_trial Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11035/new_concerns_over_tunnelling_site New research by Wandsworth Council has raised concerns over the health impacts of a potential tunnelling compound at Barn Elms Playing Fields. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11035/new_concerns_over_tunnelling_site Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11033/training_fund_for_community_mediators A charity is tapping into the strong community spirit which emerged after Clapham Junction was targeted by looters and vandals six months ago – by training residents to become volunteer community mediators. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11033/training_fund_for_community_mediators Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11032/southfields_by-election A by-election is to take place in the Southfields ward on Thursday 29 March to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cllr Lucy Allan. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11032/southfields_by-election Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11029/tube_link_to_unlock_billions_in_growth A leading economic consultancy says extending the Northern Line to Nine Elms could deliver between £1.6bn and £7.9bn in growth to the UK economy. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11029/tube_link_to_unlock_billions_in_growth Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11030/embassy_gardens_plans_approved Wandsworth Council last night (Thursday 16 Feb) approved plans for a 15 acre residential and business development in the Nine Elms regeneration zone. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11030/embassy_gardens_plans_approved Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:18:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11031/borough_drive_to_increase_recycling Wandsworth is striving to become an even cleaner and greener borough by driving up recycling rates. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11031/borough_drive_to_increase_recycling Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11028/community_groups_given_55k_in_grants Community groups across the borough have been given a boost after 44 organisations were awarded culture grants totalling £55,912. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11028/community_groups_given_55k_in_grants Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11027/vote_for_top_young_person There’s still time to nominate an outstanding youngster for the 2012 Wandsworth Young Person of the Year award. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11027/vote_for_top_young_person Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:24:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11026/partnership_launched_at_business_forum A new partnership which is bidding to become the strategic voice for business in the borough has been unveiled. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11026/partnership_launched_at_business_forum Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11025/instant_access_to_online_council_tax People signing up for online council tax accounts will get an improved service from today. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11025/instant_access_to_online_council_tax Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:37:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11024/love_tooting_this_valentines_day Tooting shoppers are being urged to show their support for the town by joining in with the new Love Tooting campaign. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11024/love_tooting_this_valentines_day Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11023/metal_thieves_and_flytippers_targeted A joint operation targeting rogue scrap metal dealers and flytippers in the borough has been carried out by the police and town hall staff. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11023/metal_thieves_and_flytippers_targeted Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11022/tackling_street_drinking_on_putney_estate The council and police are exploring a joint action plan to tackle problem street drinkers on Putney’s Ashburton estate. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11022/tackling_street_drinking_on_putney_estate Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11021/parents_celebrate_new_look_bolingbroke A special event took place on Tuesday to mark the beginning of Bolingbroke Hospital’s transformation into a new state secondary school. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11021/parents_celebrate_new_look_bolingbroke Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11020/new_primary_school_public_meeting_today Public meetings are being held today (Thursday) and tomorrow for parents in Tooting who want to find out more about plans for a brand new primary school in the area. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11020/new_primary_school_public_meeting_today Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11019/kids_can_help_design_playground Children and young people are being given the chance to say what kind of play equipment they would like to see installed at the new-look Battersea Park adventure playground. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11019/kids_can_help_design_playground Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11018/gritting_teams_swing_into_action The council gritted more than 700 miles of borough roads during the weekend cold snap, with main roads gritted three times. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11018/gritting_teams_swing_into_action Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11017/21st_century_libraries_move_a_step_closer Five organisations have been shortlisted as potential partners under innovative plans to deliver better and more cost effective library services in two London boroughs. http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/11017/21st_century_libraries_move_a_step_closer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:46:00 +0000