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Few days left to apply for free voting certificate for those lacking photo ID who wish to vote in May’s elections
People who want to vote in the series of elections being held on 2 May but don’t possess photographic ID can apply instead for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
Climate grant deadline approaches
The next deadline to apply to the new Wandsworth Climate Microgrants scheme is April 26.
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11 Apr 24
Tooting business caught for a second time breaking law on underage sales
A shop in Tooting which repeatedly flouted laws banning the sale of alcohol and nicotine products to children has been fined almost £7,000 after being prosecuted by Wandsworth Council's trading standards team.
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02 Apr 24
Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2024
03 Apr 24
West Putney ward by-election to be held on 2 May
Residents living in West Putney ward will be invited to elect a new councillor at a local by-election to be held on Thursday, 2 May.
Council Tax freeze for Wandsworth means lowest Council Tax in the country
- Residents to pay the lowest Council Tax in the country.
- Cost of Living support scheme most generous in London.
- Council Tax freeze, decade of renewal for all.
Food waste collections for all
- All residents will benefit from food waste collections in 2024.
- More than 80,000 households will receive the new service in June.
- Food waste collections will be rolled out to flats by the end of the year.
Wandsworth residents said to be happiest thanks to historic local landmarks
According to a report in The Times newspaper (Thursday), people living in Wandsworth are among the happiest in the country due to the close proximity of so many heritage sites across the borough.
Residents reminded ‘Voter ID’ rules are in place for May’s GLA and Mayoral elections
People planning to vote in person in the forthcoming London Mayor and London Assembly elections are being reminded they will need to bring photographic ID under new Government rules.
Wandsworth launches new Neighbourhood Renewal Fund for local improvements
- Neighbourhood improvements funded by developers.
- New fund as part of decade of renewal for borough.
- Residents encouraged to add requests onto new online map.
Advance warning of gas main replacement work in Balham’s Bedford Hill
Residents and visitors to Balham town centre are being given advance warning of significant gas main repair works starting early next month which will affect travel plans and local bus routes.
Women celebrate Enterprise Day at Wandsworth awards event
The winners of this year's Wandsworth Women's Enterprise Awards have been announced at a star-studded event with guest speakers including Karen Millen and Viv Groskop.
Wandsworth wins bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025: Let’s do this together!
We’re delighted to announce that Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has chosen Wandsworth to become London Borough of Culture 2025.
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