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New start for forgotten Battersea green space

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The gates of the Oasis green space on Thessaly Road have been opened by the council for a community open day after years of the site being locked up and falling into dereliction.
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Proud to be a Gold Standard Armed Forces Employer

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is proud to have been recognised as a Gold standard employer for the armed forces community.
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180 tonnes of food waste collected thanks to you

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Food waste recycling collections have now started on your usual collection day.   180+ tonnes have been collected so far, thanks to you, all part of our Cleaner Borough Plan.   Recycled food waste is turned into fertiliser for farmers and renewable energy.
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New start for forgotten Battersea green space

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The gates of the Oasis green space on Thessaly Road have been opened by the council for a community open day after years of the site being locked up and falling into dereliction.
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General Election 2024 results for Putney, Battersea and Tooting

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Labour have held all three Wandsworth constituencies in the 2024 General Election.
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Appropriate Adults needed to help vulnerable people

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The council’s children’s services department is seeking volunteers to act as Appropriate Adults.
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Appropriate Adults needed to help vulnerable people

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The council’s children’s services department is seeking volunteers to act as Appropriate Adults.
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Wandsworth Sustainable September

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
A month of community action across September 2024 to tackle climate change and protect nature.
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Tell us about your community heroes

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Wandsworth Civic Awards.
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Wandsworth Sustainable September

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
A month of community action across September 2024 to tackle climate change and protect nature.
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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