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Council commits to ambitious long-term Cost of Living support

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council accepts all 35 recommendations from the Independent Commission.   Focus on long term strategic planning to address systemic issues.   Cost of Living support for residents increased to £15m – the most generous in London.
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Free swimming lessons for children

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Free swimming lessons will be available for children in school years 5-7.   All Wandsworth children aged under eight can swim for free in Wandsworth.  Making Wandsworth a fairer place to live with high-quality services accessible to all.
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New community space at Northcote Library adds to offer for local community

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Investment in libraries shows council commitment to ensure public spaces remain open and accessible for all. Libraries are the beating heart of our communities and have something for everyone. New community space available for hire.
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Improved housing support for Ukrainian refugees

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Council is expanding its scheme for assisting Ukrainian refugees into the private rented sector.  The scheme involves working with landlords, with the Council acting as a guarantor.  The announcement coincides with the Mayoral Reception held for Ukrainian MP Natalya Pipa.
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Food waste collections for all

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
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.
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Free swimming lessons for children

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Free swimming lessons will be available for children in school years 5-7.   All Wandsworth children aged under eight can swim for free in Wandsworth.  Making Wandsworth a fairer place to live with high-quality services accessible to all.
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Consultation on proposed e-bike and e-scooter parking locations

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council supports use of e-bikes & scooters as eco-friendly travel options.   But action needed to prevent them blocking pavements.   Consultation on proposed locations for dedicated parking bays.
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New community space at Northcote Library adds to offer for local community

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Investment in libraries shows council commitment to ensure public spaces remain open and accessible for all. Libraries are the beating heart of our communities and have something for everyone. New community space available for hire.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Improved housing support for Ukrainian refugees

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Council is expanding its scheme for assisting Ukrainian refugees into the private rented sector. The scheme involves working with landlords, with the Council acting as a guarantor.  The announcement coincides with the Mayoral Reception held for Ukrainian MP Natalya Pipa.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Food waste collections for all

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
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.
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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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