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Remembering the Clapham Junction rail tragedy
Today (Wednesday) marks the 30th anniversary of the Clapham Junction rail disaster in which 35 people lost their lives.
12 Dec 18
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New sexual health clinic to open in Clapham Junction
A brand-new centre offering high-quality, confidential and fully-integrated sexual health and contraception services will open on November 19 on Falcon Road, next to Clapham Junction Station.
19 Oct 18
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Final few days to comment on Lambeth planning application for Clapham Common’s ‘Winterville’
Residents living near Clapham Common are being reminded they still have just a few days left to comment on a planning application to Lambeth Council over proposals to stage a large scale event on the common in the run up to Christmas.
30 Aug 18
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Who to call if Clapham Common festival gets too loud
People living close to Clapham Common can contact Lambeth Council’s noise team if sound levels from the big music festival being staged over the August bank holiday weekend get too loud.
22 Aug 18
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Information on who to call if Clapham Common music festival gets too loud
People living close to Clapham Common can contact Lambeth Council’s noise team if sound levels from the big music festival being staged over the August bank holiday weekend get too loud.
17 Aug 18
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Lambeth consults over Winterville plan on Clapham Common
Residents living near Clapham Common have the chance to comment on a planning application to Lambeth Council over proposals to stage a large scale event on the common in the run up to Christmas.
31 Jul 18
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Lambeth consults over Clapham Common events planning application
Residents living near Clapham Common have only a few days left to comment on a planning application to Lambeth Council over proposals to stage a series of events on the common later this year.
31 Jan 18
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Noise team out in force for Lambeth’s Clapham Common music festival
People living close to Clapham Common are being urged to contact Wandsworth Council’s noise team over the course of this bank holiday weekend if sound levels from the big music festival being staged on the common get too loud.
24 Aug 17
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New shared ownership homes becoming available near Clapham Junction
Nine one- and two-bedroom flats are expected to be ready to launch soon in Falcon Road, Battersea, prioritised for people living or working in Wandsworth.
10 Aug 17
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New homes for shared ownership at Clapham Junction
Seven new homes are now available to purchase in Battersea on a part-buy, part-rent basis, with Wandsworth residents and those who work in the borough prioritised over other buyers.
25 Jan 17
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Council formally objects to plan for ‘noisy’ Clapham Common music festival
Wandsworth Council has formally objected to plans for a three day music festival on Clapham Common next summer.
18 Nov 16
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Report Clapham Common noise issues to Lambeth Council
Local residents affected by the South West Four music festival on Clapham Common this weekend are being encouraged to report noise issues to Lambeth Council.
25 Aug 16
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Lambeth approves plan for more noisy events on Clapham Common
Wandsworth’s environment spokesman Jonathan Cook has expressed deep disappointment at a decision by councillors in neighbouring Lambeth earlier this week that paves the way for many more noisy music festivals and other loud events on Clapham Common.
15 Jul 16
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Alarm over Lambeth’s plans for more noisy events on Clapham Common
Councillors in Wandsworth are voicing serious concerns over plans by neighbouring Lambeth to stage more noisy music festivals and other loud events on Clapham Common.
11 Jul 16
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New pavement for Clapham Common Westside
Residents living on part of Clapham Common Westside are to see their local environment improved with the installation of a brand new pavement outside their homes.
30 Jul 15
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Councillors turn down 4am bid from Clapham Junction kebab shop
The owner of a kebab shop in Clapham Junction has had his application to stay open until 4am rejected by Wandsworth councillors.
30 Oct 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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Floods mean Clapham Junction army parade is cancelled
Unfortunately the planned army homecoming parade through Clapham Junction tomorrow (Thursday) has been cancelled.
12 Feb 14
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Clapham Junction to stage tank regiment’s homecoming parade
Soldiers from a tank regiment with deep-seated roots in the borough are to stage a homecoming parade through Clapham Junction next week.
06 Feb 14
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25th anniversary for Clapham Junction rail tragedy
Today (Thursday) marks the 25th anniversary of the Clapham Junction rail disaster in which 35 people lost their lives.
12 Dec 13
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Clapham Junction set for improved links
Clapham Junction could get a new direct rail connection to Heathrow and an improved link to Gatwick under plans announced by the Chancellor.
05 Dec 13
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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.
13 May 13
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Case builds for Heathrow to Clapham Junction rail service
Wandsworth Council is set to appoint a transport consultancy to develop the case for a direct rail service from Clapham Junction to Heathrow.
19 Feb 13
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New rail connection for Clapham Junction
Local commuters have climbed aboard a brand new cross London rail service this morning which connects Clapham Junction with Surrey Quays in the Docklands.
10 Dec 12
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Cycle hire site proposed at Clapham Junction
Transport for London (TfL) is now considering plans for a Barclays Cycle Hire facility at Clapham Junction Station, Battersea.
06 Dec 12
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Fresh new look for Clapham Junction
The first stage of Clapham Junction’s street improvement project is now complete leaving behind a more attractive and pedestrian friendly town centre.
13 Aug 12
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New Clapham Junction app
A free iPhone app has been launched to help Battersea businesses bounce back from last summer’s disorder.
12 Jul 12
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Next step for Clapham Junction scheme
The council is advising pedestrians and drivers to take extra care when travelling through Clapham Junction as a major street improvement scheme continues.
27 Apr 12
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Diagonal crossing for Clapham Junction
This weekend, the council will begin making improvements to the pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction of St John’s Hill and Lavender Hill in Clapham Junction.
23 Mar 12
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Help identify Clapham Junction looters
New CCTV images of people suspected of being involved in looting and public disorder in Clapham Junction last month are now available on the council’s website.
07 Sep 11
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Debenhams Clapham Junction bounces back
Debenhams department store on St Johns Road Clapham Junction has joined the growing number of Battersea shops to reopen their doors following last Monday night’s crime spree.
13 Aug 11
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Mayor’s cash pledge for Clapham Junction
London Mayor Boris Johnson’s offer of £50m to help rebuild town centres affected by this week’s public disorder has been warmly welcomed by Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia.
11 Aug 11
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Clapham Junction open for business
Clapham Junction has bounced back from last Monday night’s looting with the vast majority of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants open for business.
11 Aug 11
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Clapham Junction clean up begins
Hundreds of local residents armed with brooms and brushes have begun the job of clearing up the mess left behind by last night’s disturbances in Clapham Junction.
09 Aug 11
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New Clapham Junction entrance opens
The new step free entrance to Clapham Junction was officially opened today (Thursday) in a move that will help to ease overcrowding throughout the station.
19 May 11
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Student boost for Clapham Junction
Councillors have backed plans for a fresh wave of inward investment to Clapham Junction town centre after giving the green light to proposals for new student accommodation in the area.
23 Sep 10