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More homes to rent and buy in Battersea for people on lower incomes
Councillors have approved plans for a new housing development on a brownfield site in Battersea that will deliver an affordable housing ratio of 36 per cent.
21 Dec 18
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Training Centre to support Battersea residents into the construction industry
Residents interested in getting into the construction industry on the Winstanley and York Road Estates will benefit from health and safety construction training, as part of a successful funding bid put forward by the council, in partnership with Battersea Power station.
06 Dec 18
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Welcome for announcement on cleaner and greener buses for Battersea
The council’s transport spokesman has welcomed the announcement that the dirtiest buses will no longer operate on routes through Battersea and are to be replaced with cleaner less polluting models.
16 Nov 18
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Council's rallying cry to ‘Keep the 19 bus route in Battersea’
Wandsworth Council has written to TfL in a bid to get it to reverse a proposal to axe a popular bus route.
15 Nov 18
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Work begins on new 3G all-weather pitch in Battersea
Work is now underway to provide a new £2.1m all-weather pitch in Battersea’s Falcon Park which will boost sports participation and improve leisure facilities for the area’s young people.
02 Nov 18
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Mayor congratulates Battersea school given task of helping spread a love of reading
The Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Piers McCausland has written to the headteacher of Battersea’s Chesterton School to offer his congratulations after the school was named as one of only 32 in the country to be given a vitally important mentoring role to promote reading beyond their own classrooms.
01 Nov 18
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Work nearly complete in making busy Battersea short cut safer and more welcoming
A £30,000 facelift at a popular but previously dimly-lit pedestrian and cycling short-cut underneath railway arches near Battersea Park is nearing completion as part of a council-led improvement scheme.
24 Oct 18
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Upgrade for Battersea Park sports pitch
Sports fans can now enjoy upgraded facilities at the Battersea Park Millennium Arena following a £100k sports pitch replacement.
28 Sep 18
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Councillors set to approve series of measures to revitalise Battersea High Street
Councillors are set to green light a series of environmental improvements designed to revitalise and smarten up the area around Battersea High Street.
18 Sep 18
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Vote Battersea Park and make it the People’s Choice
People can show their love for Battersea Park – “the jewel in the crown of London’s parks” – by voting it their favourite green open space in a nationwide competition.
05 Sep 18
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Love Parks: Restoration project sees Battersea Park’s perimeter railings given new lease of life
Battersea Park’s heritage perimeter railings have been given a new lease of life by being refurbished and re-painted to recreate their original splendour.
03 Aug 18
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Funding secured for new 3G all-weather pitch in Battersea
The council has won its bid for more external funding to help provide a new £2.1m all-weather pitch in Battersea’s Falcon Park to boost sports participation and leisure facilities for the area’s young people.
03 Aug 18
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Order in place to tackle anti-social street drinking in and around Battersea High Street
Residents and businesses in the area around Battersea High Street are being given enhanced levels of protection from anti-social behaviour caused by street drinkers.
20 Jul 18
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Love Parks: Green flag flying high over Battersea Park
The prestigious Green Flag Award has been awarded to the park from leading environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
17 Jul 18
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Summer fun for young people in Battersea Park next week
Children and young people can enjoy great sporting and leisure activities in Battersea Park next week, thanks to a local crime fighting charity.
17 Jul 18
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Don’t miss the summer fun in Battersea Park
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy some great sporting and leisure activities in Battersea Park later this month, thanks to a local crime busting charity.
02 Jul 18
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Battersea Power Station development scoops economic growth award
A new neighbourhood in the Nine Elms area of Wandsworth has been praised for promoting economic growth in a major awards ceremony.
08 Jun 18
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Topping out of new homes in Battersea
A topping out ceremony was held today (16 March) at Prince of Wales Drive, Battersea, to mark the highest point of the redevelopment of a landmark former gasholders site.
16 Mar 18
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Battersea primary school consults on academy plan
The governors of a Battersea primary school have unveiled ambitious plans in order to raise educational standards and achievement.
15 Mar 18
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New riverside garden and vantage point brought to life in Battersea Park
A new landscaped riverside garden has been created in Battersea Park in the latest stage of an ongoing series of improvements in the park worth £840,000.
15 Mar 18
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Memorial to Battersea’s civilian war dead is protected for future generations
A memorial that commemorates civilians from Battersea who lost their lives in World War Two has been painstakingly restored by the council as part of an important local conservation project.
12 Mar 18
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Consultation underway on series of measures to boost Battersea High Street
People living in Battersea are being canvassed for their views on a set of proposals designed to revitalise and smarten up their high street.
09 Feb 18
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Refurbishment plan to brighten up busy Battersea short cut
A popular but dimly-lit pedestrian and cycling short-cut underneath railway arches near Battersea Park is to be given a major facelift as part of a council-led £30,000 improvement scheme.
02 Feb 18
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Royal visit for Battersea
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall has paid a visit the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in Battersea.
02 Feb 18
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Kind hearted shopkeepers made Christmas in Battersea less lonely for some
Two kind-hearted Battersea shopkeepers were guests of honour of the Mayor of Wandsworth last week in recognition of the “tremendous community spirit” they showed local people at Christmas.
26 Jan 18
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Victory for Battersea residents as missing 170 bus set to return
Battersea residents are breathing a sigh of relief after travel chiefs at Transport for London pledged to restore their missing 170 bus service from Monday morning.
12 Jan 18
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Battersea residents demand return of vanishing 170 bus
Battersea residents are up in arms after transport bosses at TfL withdrew their local bus service just before Christmas without telling anyone.
09 Jan 18
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Historic day for east Battersea as design for new Northern Line tube station is given green light
The historic day that Northern Line tube trains start running to Battersea has moved a step closer with the approval of designs for a new London Underground station at Battersea Power Station.
21 Dec 17
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Battersea estates get festive!
Christmas came to the Winstanley and York Road estates on Tuesday (12 December) with a seasonal celebration of carols, music, and mince pies.
13 Dec 17
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Battersea man loses council flat following discovery of cannabis factory and loaded gun
A suspected drug dealer has been evicted from his council flat in Battersea after a police raid uncovered a cannabis factory and a loaded firearm.
08 Dec 17
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Tunnelling work completed on tube extension to Battersea
The extension of the Northern Line to Nine Elms and Battersea reached a major milestone this week with the completion of tunnelling work.
10 Nov 17
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Glow in the dark boxing is a knockout in Battersea
A spectacular new way of enjoying sport has come to the borough from the United States which is seeing young people duck, weave and jab, under ultraviolet (UV) lighting.
10 Nov 17
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Art Night festival comes to Nine Elms and Battersea
The Hayward Gallery has announced that London’s largest free contemporary arts festival Art Night has chosen Nine Elms, Battersea and Vauxhall for its first foray into south London.
10 Nov 17
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Riverbus passengers can take to the waves at Battersea Power Station
People living in Battersea who need to commute into central London and the City can now take to the waves and catch the river bus into town from a brand new pier at Battersea Power Station.
02 Nov 17
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New public artworks for Battersea
New artworks by internationally acclaimed artists have been unveiled at Battersea Power Station's Circus West Village.
27 Sep 17
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Space for local startups at Battersea Power Station
Wandsworth small businesses and creative entrepreneurs could get the chance to showcase showcase their wares rent-free at Battersea Power Station.
08 Sep 17
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Battersea Park Fireworks tickets go on sale
The first tickets to the spectacular Battersea Park Fireworks Displace go on sale at 5pm today (Sep 1).
01 Sep 17
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Painting completed on iconic Battersea Power Station chimneys
The painting of all four chimneys has now been completed ahead of schedule, Battersea Power Station has announced.
31 Aug 17
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Work set to begin on Battersea Church Road safety initiatives
Work is about to begin on a series of road safety measures designed to improve pedestrian safety and encourage motorists to drive carefully on one of Battersea’s busiest roads.
26 Jul 17
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New council houses are being built in Battersea
Work has started on six new council houses in Rowditch Lane, with old garages demolished to make way for five three-bedroom and one two-bedroom houses.
25 Jul 17
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Get ready for festival fever in Battersea this weekend!
Music, food, sports and more come back to York Gardens on Saturday (22 July) for this year’s Get Active Battersea Festival.
20 Jul 17
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Prestigious Green Flag continues to fly over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
18 Jul 17
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Battersea Park Road flytipper fined
A local resident has been fined following the discovery of a flytip on Battersea Park Road.
17 Jul 17
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New playground unveiled in Battersea Park
Children can climb aboard a pirate ship and sail seven imaginary seas when they visit Battersea Park following the unveiling of its new playground.
05 Jul 17
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Have your say on plans for Nine Elms Lane and Battersea Park Road
Transport for London (TfL) has published proposed changes to Nine Elms Lane / Battersea Park Road and residents have until Sunday 20 August to have their say.
04 Jul 17
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Another baby python found in Battersea Park area
Members of the public are being advised to keep an eye out for non-poisonous snakes in and around Battersea Park.
29 Jun 17
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Planning chairman's statement on Battersea Power Station decision
Following last night's Planning Committee decision on changes at Battersea Power Station, the committee chairman Cllr Richard Field has released the following statement:
23 Jun 17
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Snakes alive! Three foot long python found in Battersea Park
Wandsworth’s parks police officers made an unusual arrest in Battersea Park this week when they came across a three foot long python.
15 Jun 17
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Community given greater say in future of Battersea pub
The council has agreed to give the local community an increased say in the future of a popular public house in Battersea.
15 Jun 17
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Got a top dog? Enter the Battersea Park Dog Show
Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park Dog Show returns on Sunday 18 June for a day of competitive canine classes and activities in support of Armed Forces Day.
13 Jun 17
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Battersea Power Station’s iconic chimneys rebuild complete
Battersea Power Station’s four iconic chimneys have been rebuilt using the same construction technique as when they first graced London’s skyline.
09 Jun 17
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Battersea woman banned from keeping dogs after neighbour’s cat killed
A woman whose two dogs rampaged through communal gardens on a Battersea housing estate before mauling a neighbour’s cat to death has today (Tuesday) been banned from keeping dogs for an indefinite period.
06 Jun 17
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Battersea pub designated asset of community value
The council has given the local community an increased say in the future of a historic public house in Battersea by designating it an asset of community value (ACV).
24 May 17
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Join Battersea Park walk to help end the stigma of mental illness
There’s still time to sign up for the fourth annual Walking out of Darkness event this weekend to help end the stigma around mental ill health.
10 May 17
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Join Battersea Park walk to help end the stigma of mental illness
The fourth annual Walking out of Darkness event to highlight the stigma and discrimination faced by those experiencing mental illness takes place on May 13 in Battersea Park.
26 Apr 17
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Tunnelling starts to extend the Northern line to Battersea
The Northern Line Extension to Battersea has moved a significant step forward as the first of two giant tunnel boring machines began the 3.2km tunnelling journey to extend the line from Kennington.
13 Apr 17
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Residents in East Battersea can have their say on local services
Residents living in the Queenstown ward area of Battersea will be able to tell councillors and senior town hall officials their priorities for the area at a special feedback session later this month.
17 Mar 17
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Increase in housing association homes at Battersea gasholders site
Last night (23 February) councillors voted to approve 28 more homes for low cost rent on the former Battersea gasholders site in Nine Elms.
24 Feb 17
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Committees back Battersea estates regeneration
The regeneration of two Battersea estates has moved a step closer with unanimous cross-party support from two council committees.
24 Feb 17
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More independent restaurants coming to Battersea Power Station
Another five independent restaurants are coming to Battersea Power Station this summer when the development’s first phase – Circus Village West – opens its doors to the public.
09 Feb 17
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Topping out at landmark Battersea development
Major construction work is complete at a landmark building in Battersea which is providing shared ownership homes, a new stretch of the Thames Path, and the foundations of a new bridge.
06 Feb 17
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Thames riverbank at Battersea Power Station opens to the public
A new section of the Thames riverside has opened to the public for the first time in decades as part of the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station in Nine Elms.
03 Feb 17
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New home for Royal Academy of Dance on its way in Battersea
An agreement between the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and property developers York Place Buildings has been reached to provide a brand new purpose built headquarters for this historic institution.
19 Jan 17
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Thirty new council homes approved for Battersea
Planning permission was granted last night (17 January) for new social housing to help support a major estate regeneration programme in the area.
18 Jan 17
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Work under way on 57 new council homes in Battersea
Building work is under way at three new housing development sites, as part of the council’s long-running Hidden Homes initiative.
17 Jan 17
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Festive fun for Battersea estates
A feast of Christmas carols, music, mince pies and more took place in Battersea on Wednesday (14 December) at York Gardens Library and Community Centre, Battersea.
19 Dec 16
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Battersea estates get festive
Christmas carols, music, mince pies and more are all part of a seasonal community celebration taking place on 14 December at York Gardens Library and Community Centre, Battersea.
09 Dec 16
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Battersea’s St Mary’s Park residents get to ask the questions
Residents living in the St Mary’s Park area of Battersea will be able to deliver verdicts on the range and quality of the public services they receive at another ‘Let’s Talk’ feedback meeting early next week.
30 Nov 16
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Get your dancing shoes on for the Battersea Police Ball
The Battersea Police Ball, in aid of the Battersea Crime Prevention Panel, is returning this year with a ‘Carnivale’ themed cabaret extravaganza.
08 Nov 16
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Battersea residents get to ask the questions
Residents living in Battersea’s Northcote ward will be able to have their say on the quality of the public services they receive at another ‘Let’s Talk’ feedback meeting tomorrow evening (Wednesday).
08 Nov 16
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Battersea building schemes win prestigious design awards
Two high quality architectural design schemes in Wandsworth have been named among the nation’s best in the prestigious Sunday Times British Homes Awards.
28 Oct 16
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‘Gigafast’ broadband rolls out across Battersea housing estates
Residents living on several Battersea council estates are being invited to sign up for a ‘Gigafast’ broadband service, thought to offer the fastest connection speeds found anywhere in London.
25 Oct 16
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Midnight deadline tomorrow to register to vote in Battersea ward by-election
Residents who live in Battersea’s Queenstown Ward are being reminded that they only have until midnight tomorrow (Tuesday, October 25) to register to vote in time at the forthcoming council by-election.
24 Oct 16
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The legends are coming to Battersea Park fireworks display
There’s still time to get early bird tickets for this year’s Battersea Park firework display on November 5 - but hurry as they are selling fast.
13 Oct 16
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Fifty new homes for shared ownership coming soon in Battersea
New flats for affordable home ownership alongside the River Thames, in St Mary’s Park ward, are currently being built by Wandle Housing Association.
12 Oct 16
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Friends of Battersea Park award their 17th Annual Sculpture Prize
The Friends of Battersea Park, the watchdog group that helps the council manage and preserve the space, have awarded their annual sculpture prize to Daria Jelonek and Franziska Hatton.
06 Oct 16
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Coveted Green Flag flies over Battersea Park
A prestigious Green Flag is flying proudly over Battersea Park after it was confirmed as one of the best green spaces in the country by one of the UK’s leading environmental charities.
20 Sep 16
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Battersea Power Station welcomes Historic England
Battersea Power Station welcomed the Chairman, Sir Laurie Magnus, and CEO, Duncan Wilson, of Historic England, to inspect progress on site last week.
14 Sep 16
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Tickets on sale for Battersea Park fireworks display
Tickets for Battersea Park’s fireworks display go on sale today (September 1).
01 Sep 16
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Join the Battersea Power Station Community Choir
Local people are being invited to get involved in a brand-new community choir.
25 Aug 16
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Win tickets for Luna Cinema in Battersea Park
Enter our free prize draw for the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to see Romeo+Juliet at the Luna Cinema next Thursday.
25 Aug 16
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New council homes plan for Battersea
New council homes could be on the way in Battersea as part of a plan to keep the local sports centre open for longer than anticipated.
12 Aug 16
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Battersea Park retains its prestigious Green Flag
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
22 Jul 16
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Battersea Academy of Skills Excellence launched to recruit, grow and retain a world class workforce for London's newest neighbourhood
Representatives of the shareholders of the Battersea Power Station development and invited guests have formally launched the Battersea Academy of Skills Excellence (BASE) to encourage people to consider a career in retail, hospitality, estate management, leisure or business at the Battersea Power Station development.
20 Jul 16
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Young people urged to A.I.M. High at Battersea event
The second annual A.I.M. High event for borough residents aged between 12 and 24 will be on August 17 at Harris Academy, Battersea.
19 Jul 16
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Plans unveiled to spend Formula E cash in Battersea Park
The council has unveiled formal plans to invest £820,000 in Battersea Park mainly as a direct benefit of staging Formula E there for two years.
28 Jun 16
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Cycle safety drive for north Battersea
Throughout the coming year cyclists travelling through the Nine Elms area in north Battersea will be offered the chance to swap the saddle for a lorry cab so they can see the road from a HGV driver’s perspective.
22 Jun 16
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Flora grabs the prize at Battersea Park Dog Show
A record-breaking number of dog owners entered their pet for the Battersea Park Dog Show yesterday (June 19), raising £420 for the Friends of Battersea Park.
20 Jun 16
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Battersea Park Dog show marks Armed Forces Day
The annual Battersea Park Dog Show returns on Sunday (June 19) in support of Armed Forces Day.
14 Jun 16
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TfL to carry out overnight resurfacing work near Battersea Park
Transport for London has announced that it will be carrying out overnight resurfacing work in Battersea Park Road starting next week.
12 May 16
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Free vehicle exhaust checks next week in Battersea
Local motorists can take advantage of free vehicle emissions testing next week at the ASDA car park in Clapham Junction town centre.
07 Mar 16
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Formula E granted planning permission for Battersea Park return
Councillors have agreed to grant planning consent for this summer’s Formula E championship in Battersea Park.
26 Feb 16
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Heseltine in Battersea to launch estates regeneration panel
Lord Heseltine came to the heart of Battersea today to announce that a new panel of experts has been formed to help kick start the regeneration of housing estates across the county.
09 Feb 16
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Revived Battersea Arts Centre to include £1m incubator for creative industries
Support for start-up and early-stage creative businesses will be built in to the restored Battersea Art Centre (BAC) after a £538,000 grant was secured from the Mayor’s London Regeneration Fund.
26 Jan 16
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Up to 70 per cent rent discounts for new Battersea homes
Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station Development Company have signed a legal agreement which will see 374 homes offered to local residents to rent or buy at well below market prices.
11 Jan 16
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Next step for Battersea housing estates revival
Wandsworth Council has begun the search for a joint venture (JV) partner to help deliver the regeneration of the Winstanley and York Road housing estates in central Battersea.
08 Jan 16
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Battersea pavements being upgraded
Residents living near Battersea Park are to benefit from upgraded pavements in their neighbourhood.
08 Jan 16
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Explore new opportunities at Battersea Power Station jobs fair
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) is hosting a jobs fair this January 19th for Wandsworth and Lambeth residents.
06 Jan 16
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New youth sports sessions for Battersea estates
Young people from the Winstanley and York Road estates in Battersea will be offered a wide selection of sport and fitness training thanks to a £150,000 grant from Sport England.
06 Jan 16
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Boost for Battersea’s creative sector as Government backs new Royal College of Art campus
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed the Government’s support for a new £100m Royal College of Art campus in Battersea including a flagship 15,000sqm centre for up to 1,500 postgraduate students and entrepreneurs.
26 Nov 15
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Tube on its way to Battersea as work starts on Northern line extension
Council Leader Ravi Govindia and Mayor of London Boris Johnson were on the Battersea riverside this morning to mark the official start of works on the Northern line extension.
23 Nov 15
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Battersea residents invited to ‘Let’s Talk’
Residents living in the Shaftesbury ward area of Battersea will be able to discuss local issues with their elected councillors and senior town hall managers at the latest ‘Let’s Talk’ feedback session next week.
04 Nov 15
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Battersea Park tees up its new mini golf course
Families can now enjoy a fun-packed round of mini-golf right in the heart of Battersea Park.
18 Sep 15
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£1,000 reward offered for names of Battersea flytippers caught on camera
The housing department is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information that leads to the identification of three people suspected of dumping rubbish on Battersea’s Surrey Lane estate.
16 Sep 15
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Get set for ‘Battersea Art Station’ weekend
More than 450 artworks inspired by Battersea Power Station will be on display at the Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), Lavender Hill later in the month.
11 Sep 15
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Leading Battersea eco business fronts UK trade campaign
Council leader Ravi Govindia has welcomed the news that a Battersea-based eco-business has been chosen to represent the nation as part of a Government campaign to boost trade and experts.
14 Aug 15
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Battersea memorial to civilian war dead awarded listed status
A memorial that commemorates civilians from Battersea who lost their lives in World War Two has been granted listed building status by English Heritage.
11 Aug 15
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Green Flag flies over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
24 Jul 15
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Royal Academy of Dance to get new home in Battersea
The prestigious and historic Royal Academy of Dance will be moving to a new purpose built headquarters in Battersea after council planners last night (Tuesday) approved plans for the redevelopment of the Homebase warehouse store in York Road.
15 Jul 15
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Battersea gasholders to make way for 839 homes
Wandsworth Council last night (Thursday) approved a plan to build 839 homes, a nursery, shops and public square on the former Battersea gasholder site in Nine Elms.
22 May 15
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Battersea Park - by Royal Appointment!
Battersea Park’s historic and picturesque bandstand is to feature prominently in the movie that critics are saying could be the British film industry’s smash hit of the summer.
15 May 15
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National Grid to start laying new gas mains in Battersea on Monday
Motorists and bus passengers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys through Battersea for the next ten weeks after it was announced that National Grid will begin gas safety improvement works in the area on Monday.
17 Apr 15
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More affordable homes at Battersea Reach
Council leader Ravi Govindia was at Battersea Reach this week to mark the start of construction on two new buildings which will provide 84 high quality affordable homes. The homes will be managed by Wandle housing association.
19 Mar 15
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Battersea’s Latchmere ward hosts next report back meeting
Residents living in Latchmere ward in Battersea will be able to quiz their locally elected representatives and senior council managers at a special feedback meeting next week.
10 Mar 15
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Disability charity wants volunteers for its therapeutic garden in Battersea Park
With Spring just around the corner, a leading charity that supports disabled people is appealing for volunteers at its pioneering gardening project in Battersea Park.
02 Mar 15
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Green light for Formula E in Battersea Park
The finale of the 2015 Formula E racing season is set to take place in Battersea Park this summer after Wandsworth Council’s planning committee approved plans for a temporary racing circuit.
19 Feb 15
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Next step for Battersea estates regeneration
Councillors have backed plans to build up to 90 new social rent homes on the Battersea Sports Centre site on Hope Street … and to develop a bigger and better sports centre just a short walk away.
11 Feb 15
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Battersea Arts Centre and Wandsworth Museum announce plans to unite
Battersea Arts Centre and Wandsworth Museum have announced that they plan to unite as one organisation offering an integrated programme of culture and heritage.
27 Jan 15
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Council plans to build more affordable homes in Battersea
The council is set to boost the supply of affordable housing in Battersea by building up to 85 new low cost homes for rent.
23 Dec 14
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Plans for Formula E races in Battersea Park move a step closer
State-of-the-art electric racing cars could be thrilling crowds of spectators in Battersea Park next summer after councillors endorsed the idea of staging the climax of the current Formula E championship season in the park next June.
08 Dec 14
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Councillors turn down 4am bid from Battersea Rise takeaway
The owner of a takeaway restaurant in Battersea Rise has had his application to stay open until 4am at weekends rejected by Wandsworth councillors.
01 Dec 14
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Battersea shopkeeper twice caught selling cigarettes to children
A Battersea shopkeeper has been fined £1,000 after children were able to buy cigarettes at his shop on two occasions just weeks apart.
19 Nov 14
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Battersea bar loses drinks licence after tide of complaints
A Battersea bar has lost its drinks licence after councillors were told that staff had hindered a police investigation into a serious assault on one of its customers.
18 Nov 14
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Exhibition for Battersea estate regeneration plans
Local residents are being invited to an exhibition on updated plans for the regeneration of the Winstanley and York Road estates in Battersea.
17 Nov 14
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Tube extension to Battersea approved
The extension of the Northern line from Kennington to Battersea has been given the go-ahead today by the Secretary of State for Transport.
12 Nov 14
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Battersea Park service of remembrance honours the borough’s fallen
Council leader Ravi Govindia today paid tribute to the memory of the people of Wandsworth who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.
11 Nov 14
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Battersea Park Fireworks this Saturday
The Battersea Park Fireworks Display takes place on Saturday night, but tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now to avoid missing out.
05 Nov 14
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Battersea bar has drinks licence suspended amid crime concerns
A Battersea bar and restaurant has had its drinks licence temporarily suspended amid concerns about criminal behaviour and public safety.
04 Nov 14
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Public can ask questions about Formula E plans for Battersea Park
A public meeting is being held this week to give local residents the chance to find out more about the proposals to race electric-powered Formula E cars in Battersea Park next summer.
03 Nov 14
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Battersea’s Northcote ward stages next Let’s Talk meeting
Residents living in the Northcote ward area of Battersea will be able to quiz their locally elected representatives and senior council managers and deliver their verdicts on a wide range of public services at special feedback meeting next week.
29 Oct 14
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Cycle safety event at Battersea Power Station
Another free cycle safety and HGV awareness event will take place next week at Battersea Power Station in Nine Elms.
19 Sep 14
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Formula E races could be staged in Battersea Park
State-of-the-art electric racing cars could soon be thrilling crowds of spectators in Battersea Park if the organisers of the new Formula E motor racing championships get the green light to stage a race there next year.
18 Sep 14
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Battersea’s popular literature festival begins on Monday
Battersea’s popular annual Literature Festival will get underway next week with attractions galore for book lovers of all ages.
29 Aug 14
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Battersea will be a paradise for book lovers
Battersea’s popular annual Literature Festival is just around the corner with attractions galore for book lovers of all ages.
01 Aug 14
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Disability charity unveils new-look therapeutic garden in Battersea Park
Battersea Park’s much-loved Herb Garden has been given a new lease of life through the green fingered skills of disabled people, the national charity Thrive and famous French cheese making company Boursin.
31 Jul 14
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Prestigious Green Flag flies over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
29 Jul 14
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Kids can have great days out at the Battersea Summer Scheme
Children and young people can enjoy some great sports and leisure activities in Battersea Park next week thanks to a local crime busting charity.
28 Jul 14
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Don’t miss out on the summer fun in Battersea Park
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy some great sporting and leisure activities in Battersea Park during the school summer holidays, thanks to a local crime busting charity.
11 Jul 14
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‘Pop-up’ exhibitions at Battersea gasholder site
National Grid has teamed up with Wandsworth Council and the Pump House Gallery to launch two special ‘pop up’ exhibitions at the Battersea Gasholders site in Nine Elms.
24 Jun 14
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Pump House exhibition celebrates Battersea charity’s 90th birthday
A new exhibition opens this week at the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park celebrating 90 years of the Katherine Low Settlement.
24 Jun 14
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Tie the knot in Battersea’s beautiful bandstand
Music lovers and couples who’d like a unique and stylish wedding in the beautiful surroundings of Battersea Park can now tie the knot in the park’s historic bandstand.
20 Jun 14
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Prize pooches expected at Sunday’s Battersea Park dog Show
Pet lovers can enter their dogs in the annual Battersea Park Companion Dog Show this weekend.
18 Jun 14
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Boris backs Battersea regeneration
The neighbouring Winstanley and York Road estates in Battersea have been named as a front runner to become one of the Mayor of London’s very first ‘housing zones’ which will benefit from a range of support to boost regeneration.
13 Jun 14
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New Battersea sign tackles 150 years of Clapham confusion
A long running campaign to protect Battersea’s identity from a creeping “Claphamisation” received a boost today (Thursday) with the unveiling of a new sign above the main exit to Clapham Junction Station.
10 Apr 14
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Free gym membership up for grabs in Battersea health scheme
Hundreds of people living on two Battersea estates will be offered free gym and slimming class memberships in a ground-breaking scheme to support people in leading healthier lives.
04 Apr 14
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Battersea on course for 2,000 affordable homes
New developments across Battersea are now on course to provide around 2,000 new affordable homes for local people.
02 Apr 14
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New child friendly café to open in Battersea Park
The council has signed a deal with a local company that will see the opening of a new child friendly café in Battersea Park this summer.
28 Mar 14
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Hundreds turn out for Battersea jobs fair
860 local people came to the council’s jobs fair yesterday (Monday) to find out about a range of new jobs and training opportunities.
18 Mar 14
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Battersea jobs fair today
The council’s Work Match recruitment team will host its third local jobs fair today (March 17) at York Gardens Library, Battersea.
17 Mar 14
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Council nets £40mn for Battersea
Wandsworth Council will receive an additional £40mn from one of the biggest property investors in Nine Elms on the South Bank.
14 Mar 14
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Residents back major redevelopment of Battersea estates
Residents of the York Road and Winstanley estates have given their backing to a major redevelopment project which would see hundreds of their homes rebuilt alongside a new park, leisure centre, library and community centre.
20 Feb 14
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More plaudits for Battersea Park
A unique partnership project to revive Battersea Park’s famous Old English Garden and bring it bursting back to life has been honoured in this year’s Garden of the Year category in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.
14 Feb 14
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Battersea Park gets thumbs up from 'Becks'
Football and fashion icon David Beckham says one of the great pleasures about living in London is the chance to visit Battersea Park.
05 Feb 14
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Battersea residents can quiz councillors
Residents in St Mary’s Park ward in Battersea will get the chance to quiz their locally elected representatives and senior council managers and offer feedback on a whole range of public services at special report back meeting next week.
27 Jan 14
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Prestigious Royal Warrant won by Battersea eco-firm
Council leader Ravi Govindia has offered his congratulations to a Battersea based eco-company that has been awarded a prestigious Royal Warrant by Prince Charles.
22 Jan 14
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Event marks Battersea Park’s role in birth of football
Celebrations will be taking place tomorrow (Thursday) in Battersea Park to commemorate its role as the birthplace of modern football.
08 Jan 14
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Mentoring support for two Battersea estates
Wandsworth Council has appointed Battersea charity STORM to run a two year mentoring project to help young black men on the Winstanley and York Road estates.
02 Dec 13
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Battersea gasholders demolition begins
National Grid has now started to dismantle the disused gasholders next to Battersea Power Station to make way for new homes, shops and businesses.
27 Nov 13
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Falcon Glade to become Battersea’s ‘pocket park’
A small green oasis will soon be unveiled in Battersea after plans were approved to spruce up an underused piece of grassland on the Falcon Estate to create a new “pocket park” for local residents.
12 Nov 13
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Docking stations in Battersea as cycle hire draws closer
Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations have now been installed opposite Battersea Power Station and at dozens of other locations across the north of Wandsworth.
30 Oct 13
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Employers meet job seekers at Battersea Job Fair
More than 400 local people came to the Battersea Job Fair yesterday (Wednesday) to find out about a wide range of local employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities.
24 Oct 13
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U.S. Embassy staff volunteer in Battersea Park
Dozens of staff from the U.S. Embassy paid a visit to what will soon be their local park to volunteer at a charity garden as part of a Day of Service to commemorate 9/11.
30 Sep 13
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24 hours left to say you love Battersea Park
People have 24 hours left to cast their votes for Battersea Park in a competition to find the country’s best loved green space.
30 Sep 13
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Battersea Park fireworks tickets now on sale
Tickets for one of London’s biggest and best fireworks displays have gone on sale today (Monday, September 30).
30 Sep 13
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Give Battersea Park your vote
People can show their love of Battersea Park – the jewel in the crown of London’s parks – by voting it their favourite green open space in a nationwide competition.
13 Sep 13
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Mayor's Thames Festival coming to Battersea
This year’s Mayor's Thames Festival is extending further west to include a series of arts events along the Battersea riverside.
02 Sep 13
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Give Battersea Park your vote
People who love Battersea Park are being urged to vote it the country’s best-loved open space.
02 Sep 13
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Plan for new Falcon Glade ‘pocket park’ in Battersea
The council is backing plans for a small new public open space on Battersea’s Falcon Estate.
02 Aug 13
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Prestigious Green Flag flies over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
30 Jul 13
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Fun filled activities next week in Battersea Park
Parents looking for fun-filled activities for their children in the summer holidays are being reminded that Battersea Park will be hosting some great sporting events next week thanks to a local crime busting charity.
25 Jul 13
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Don’t miss out on summer fun in Battersea Park
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy some great sporting activities in Battersea Park during the school summer holidays, thanks to a local crime busting charity.
15 Jul 13
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Battersea youth club reopens after £500k facelift
A popular youth club in Battersea is officially reopening its doors this evening (Thursday) after a £500,000 refurbishment and modernisation programme.
04 Jul 13
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Summer holiday fun in Battersea Park
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy some great sporting activities in Battersea Park during the school summer holidays, thanks to a local crime busting charity.
06 Jun 13
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Next step for Battersea investment scheme
Work is now underway on the latest stage of the council’s multi-million pound street improvement project in Clapham Junction town centre.
08 May 13
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Battersea gets ready for Fabulous Feast & Big Food Festival
Restaurants, bars, cafes and delis in St John’s Hill in Battersea are getting ready to cook up tasty treats and mouth watering dishes for next week’s Fabulous Feast and Big Food Festival.
08 May 13
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Plans submitted for Battersea Tube link
Battersea is one step close to having its first Tube station after TfL applied for powers to build and run an extension of the Northern line.
30 Apr 13
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The Cooking Bus comes to Battersea
The Cooking Bus is stopping in Wandsworth this month to teach children, their teachers and the local community about cooking healthy food.
16 Apr 13
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Spring has sprung in Battersea Park
Despite the cold weather, flowering Daffodils have managed to bring some springtime colour to Battersea Park – just in time for Easter.
28 Mar 13
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Let’s Talk roadshow heads for Battersea
Residents in Battersea’s Shaftesbury ward will be able to quiz their locally elected representatives and senior council managers at a special feedback session next week.
12 Mar 13
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Finance package unveiled for Battersea Tube link
Wandsworth Council is set to agree to an innovative financing package for an extension of the Northern Line to Battersea.
20 Feb 13
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Tube link consultation heads to Battersea Park Road
The next public exhibition on plans to extend the Northern Line to Nine Elms on the South Bank will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at Gallery on the Corner, 155 Battersea Park Road, SW8 4BU.
28 Nov 12
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Festive cheers on Battersea High Street
A unique Christmas celebration takes place on Battersea High Street next week with local businesses and independent artists teaming up to provide an array of festive fun.
27 Nov 12
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Home ownership roadshow heads to Battersea
The council’s home ownership team will be at the Wilditch Community Centre in Battersea this Thursday evening to let local people know about the help available to get them on the housing ladder.
21 Nov 12
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Leader answers Battersea questions
Council leader Ravi Govindia has met people living on Battersea’s Patmore and Doddington estates to discuss how the council can work more effectively with the local community.
11 Oct 12
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Chance your arm at Battersea badminton
People who want to try their luck at Badminton are being urged to attend the first of a series of cut price beginner’s classes being offered at Battersea Sports Centre tomorrow (Saturday).
21 Sep 12
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Badminton classes come to Battersea
Beginner’s classes for people who want to try their arm at badminton are being offered this weekend at Battersea Sports Centre.
17 Sep 12
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Green flag flies over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has again been confirmed as one of the best green open spaces in the country after successfully retaining its coveted Green Flag award.
10 Aug 12
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Summer fun for kids in Battersea Park
Children and young people from across Wandsworth will be able to enjoy a dazzling array of fun activities in Battersea Park later this month, courtesy of a local crime busting charity.
08 Aug 12
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Second refusal for Battersea development
A second planning application to redevelop the Prices Candles Factory on York Road has been refused by Wandsworth Council.
21 Jun 12
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Big Local day for Battersea
Battersea residents are gearing up for a community event that will showcase ideas about how to spend £1m to make their area an even better place to live.
06 Jun 12
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Badminton classes come to Battersea
Beginner’s classes for people who want to try their arm at badminton are being offered from next week at Battersea Sports Centre.
08 Mar 12
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Battersea housing scheme refused
Plans to redevelop part of the Prices Candles Factory on York Road would not provide enough affordable housing, councillors have ruled.
24 Jan 12
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Have your say on Battersea traffic plan
Residents have until Wednesday 11 January to submit their views on a new plan to improve the Battersea Rise/Northcote Road junction.
03 Jan 12
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New Battersea Rise traffic scheme
A consultation is now underway on new plans to improve the Battersea Rise/Northcote Road junction.
22 Dec 11
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Battersea open late for Christmas
Battersea is spreading some Christmas cheer amongst festive shoppers by staying open for longer in the run-up to Christmas.
14 Dec 11
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Actions of Battersea heroes revealed
The actions of some unlikely heroes during the August 8 public disorder have been revealed at a special ceremony.
30 Nov 11
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Battersea snow globe tour begins tomorrow
A giant inflatable 'Snow Globe' will make it first stop on a festive tour of Battersea tomorrow from 12pm to 4pm at St John’s Road, Clapham Junction.
23 Nov 11
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‘Let’s Talk’ roadshow moves to Battersea
Residents living in St Mary’s Park ward in Battersea are being reminded that the latest Let’s Talk feedback session will be staged in their neighbourhood next week.
17 Nov 11
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Battersea Park to host 2012 music festival
Battersea Park is to stage a free weekend of music as London celebrates the arrival of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
08 Nov 11
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Battersea benefit gig tonight
A benefit gig celebrating the spirit of Battersea’s famous Broom Army takes place tonight (Thursday) at the Clapham Grand on St John’s Hill.
27 Oct 11
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Celebrate Broom Army at Battersea gig
A benefit gig celebrating the spirit of the Battersea’s famous Broom Army takes place this Thursday night at the Clapham Grand on St John’s Hill.
25 Oct 11
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Battersea Park fireworks will wow crowds
One of the capital’s biggest and best fireworks displays returns to Battersea Park on Bonfire Night.
24 Oct 11
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Gruffalo joins Battersea book binge
This year’s SW11 Literary festival will draw to a close this weekend with two thrilling events – including a visit from the famous and ferocious Gruffalo.
30 Sep 11
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Top chefs to launch Battersea Food Market
Battersea’s cobbled High Street will come alive with a fusion of sensational food, live music and family fun this Saturday (Sept 17) from 10am to 4pm.
15 Sep 11
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Battersea volunteers commemorate 9/11
Nearly 100 volunteers took park in a Day of Service to commemorate September 11th today (Friday) in Battersea Park.
09 Sep 11
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Battersea benefit gig postponed
A benefit gig due to take place tomorrow night (Thursday 8 September) at The Grand nightclub on St John’s Hill, Clapham Junction has been put on hold.
07 Sep 11
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Twin Towers artwork unveiled in Battersea
A unique art work made from steel recovered from the World Trade Centre was unveiled today in Battersea Park.
05 Sep 11
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Broom Army spirit sweeps Battersea
More than 200 guests attended an open meeting yesterday evening in Clapham Junction to share ideas about how the town centre can build on the extraordinary community reaction to last week’s public disorder.
17 Aug 11
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Green flag flies over Battersea Park
Battersea Park has been named as one of the best open spaces in the country and been awarded a coveted Green Flag award.
05 Aug 11
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Battersea Park Adventure Playcentre
Contrary to stories appearing in the media, Wandsworth Council is NOT proposing to charge for entry to its parks or the ordinary playgrounds within parks.
24 May 11
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Battersea Park fun day for foster carers
A special family fun day in Battersea Park this weekend is one of the highlights of the latest campaign to recruit more foster carers.
17 May 11
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Battersea councillors’ surgery moves back
Residents who wish to speak to a local councillor at one of their regular Saturday morning surgeries in Battersea can now do so at their normal venue at Battersea Library.
06 May 11
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Battersea coming to life at the Pump House
This May, People Show will bring local stories to life in a brand new site specific, promenade performance in and around the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park.
21 Apr 11
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Battersea woos the creative sector
Representatives from more than 150 creative businesses and arts institutions came to Battersea Power Station last week to hear about the area’s emergence as a centre for the creative sector.
14 Apr 11
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Fine foods at Battersea High Street
Plans are underway for as many as 20 high quality food stalls to join Battersea High Street’s thriving Saturday market.
18 Mar 11
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Battersea councillors’ surgery moves
Residents who wish to speak to a local councillor at one of their regular Saturday morning surgeries in Battersea will need to attend a different venue for the next three months.
31 Jan 11
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Battersea set for free school
Wandsworth Council has exchanged contracts to buy the former Bolingbroke Hospital in Battersea so it can be used as a new state secondary school, councillors heard tonight.
19 Jan 11
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Battersea on course for free school
Local parents are a step closer to creating a new state secondary school in south Battersea after the council exchanged contracts to buy the former Bolingbroke Hospital.
17 Jan 11
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Victorian Christmas fun in Battersea
The Winter Visitor, a six-foot tall lantern installation by visual artist Emily Tracy will be unveiled this Sunday (Dec 12) as part of a day of Victorian themed Christmas celebrations on Battersea High Street.
10 Dec 10
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New trees for Battersea
Battersea is to get 150 new trees thanks to a £25,000 grant.
06 Dec 10
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Festive fun in Battersea Square
An evening of festive fun and carol singing will take place in Battersea Square on Tuesday 7 December.
03 Dec 10
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Battersea Power Station scheme approved
The redevelopment of Battersea Power Station would see the Grade II* Listed building restored and opened up to the public for the first time.
11 Nov 10
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Come to the fireworks in Battersea Park
Thousands of people are expected to attend the spectacular annual fireworks display in Battersea Park on Saturday, November 6. And with London's firefighters due to be on strike that night, event organisers are strongly urging families to attend this professionally managed and supervised display instead of trying to stage their own bonfire party.
26 Oct 10
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Battersea next for time banding
Battersea will be the next town centre to benefit from an award-winning council scheme aimed at cutting the amount of rubbish bags left on the streets.
10 Aug 10
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Paralympic mascot heads for Battersea Park
Mandeville, the London 2012 Paralympic mascot, will be attending the Get Active Day at Battersea Park Millennium Arena on July 24.
16 Jul 10
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Battersea's creative investment
More creative businesses and leading arts institutions are investing in Battersea.
13 Jul 10