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Latchmere Leisure Centre unveils new state-of-the-art gym

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents in Wandsworth can now enjoy an upgraded gym experience at Latchmere Leisure Centre, following a significant investment in modern facilities and equipment.
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Imagination Library selects Wandsworth to kick-off Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday celebrations

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Chosen to kick-off the celebrations marking Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Wandsworth is at the forefront of the UK-wide celebrations delivered through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Imagination Library selects Wandsworth to kick-off Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday celebrations

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Chosen to kick-off the celebrations marking Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, Wandsworth is at the forefront of the UK-wide celebrations delivered through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Free parking permits to incentivise car club providers

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Parking permit fees will be waived by Wandsworth Council to retain and attract car club providers to the borough, helping residents to access shared vehicles and promote car sharing instead of car ownership.
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Plans revealed for new library, youth centre and affordable homes on the Alton estate

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Regeneration of Wandsworth’s Alton estate is taking a major step forward with new plans revealed to build affordable homes and community facilities on the site of long-derelict buildings.
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Maysoule Road Fire – Independent Review

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
To understand what happened and how we can better support you and strengthen our response in the future, we commissioned an independent review of the Council’s actions following the fire.
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Plans revealed for new library, youth centre and affordable homes on the Alton estate

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Regeneration of Wandsworth’s Alton estate is taking a major step forward with new plans revealed to build affordable homes and community facilities on the site of long-derelict buildings.
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Free parking permits to incentivise car club providers

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Parking permit fees will be waived by Wandsworth Council to retain and attract car club providers to the borough, helping residents to access shared vehicles and promote car sharing instead of car ownership.  
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Maysoule Road Fire – Independent Review

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
To understand what happened and how we can better support you and strengthen our response in the future, we commissioned an independent review of the Council’s actions following the fire.
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Get involved: Clean Air Night 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Join our air quality team as they share tips and advice during two community events in Putney and Balham to highlight Clean Air Night 2026 on Thursday 22 January.
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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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