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Top 10 finish for Wandsworth at 2025 London Youth Games

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The 2025 London Youth Games has wrapped up for another year, with Wandsworth Council finishing in an impressive eighth place, rising five places from last year, and claiming second in the ‘Most Improved Borough’ category.
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Top 10 finish for Wandsworth at 2025 London Youth Games

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The 2025 London Youth Games has wrapped up for another year, with Wandsworth Council finishing in an impressive eighth place, rising five places from last year, and claiming second in the ‘Most Improved Borough’ category.
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Updated events policy helps ensure parks are for everyone

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The policy which governs events in Wandsworth’s much-loved parks, commons and open spaces has been updated, reflecting local people’s feedback and ensuring our green spaces remain accessible, inclusive and welcoming for all.
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50% off Lime Bikes: Wandsworth Council makes e-bikes fair, safe and affordable

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Pioneering deal with Lime, Forest and Voi will help keep our roads clear and makes sure everybody can afford healthy travel.
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Updated events policy helps ensure parks are for everyone

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The policy which governs events in Wandsworth’s much-loved parks, commons and open spaces has been updated, reflecting local people’s feedback and ensuring our green spaces remain accessible, inclusive and welcoming for all.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

50% off Lime Bikes: Wandsworth Council makes e-bikes fair, safe and affordable

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Pioneering deal with Lime, Forest and Voi will help keep our roads clear and makes sure everybody can afford healthy travel.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Wandsworth’s ambitious plan for libraries puts them at the heart of the community

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The Libraries First! strategy sets out a five-year vision to make libraries the first place residents turn to pick up a new book, do something fun with their children, try a new hobby, access the internet, or just spend time in a community space where they can work, read and enjoy some peace and quiet.
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12 Wandsworth parks win Green Flag Awards: a record year for our green spaces

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
12 of Wandsworth’s parks and green spaces have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status: the borough’s best result ever and a powerful recognition of the care and investment going into our green spaces.
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Digital creativity programme in schools expands as Wandsworth Council announces new phase

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More Wandsworth children are set to benefit from world-class digital learning as Wandsworth Council announces a major expansion of its schools programme in the borough.
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July cabinet meeting update: libraries, events in parks, and the Winstanley Neighbourhood Regeneration

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet met this week to discuss key issues for our residents in the borough, and make decisions regarding our libraries, events policy, the Winstanley neighbourhood regeneration, and more. 
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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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