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Residents lead the way on Totterdown Street design

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A once traffic-heavy cut-through in the heart of Tooting will become a greener, safer, and more welcoming space for the community, and it’s all thanks to the ideas, feedback and support of residents and businesses.
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Hundreds of young people gain valuable work experience thanks to our partnership with local employers

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Through the support of local employers, Wandsworth Council has delivered an extensive work experience programme this summer, opening doors for hundreds of young people to explore future careers and gain invaluable insight into the world of work.
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We’re listening: more improvements coming to Putney Bridge junction

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
We know there’s been frustration about traffic delays at Putney Bridge, and we are listening, acting, and continuing to work with Transport for London (TfL) to make things better.
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Dolly Parton to gift every Wandsworth child under 5 a free monthly book

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Thousands of children across Wandsworth aged under 5 will get a free book every month after the borough launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Hundreds of young people gain valuable work experience thanks to our partnership with local employers

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Through the support of local employers, Wandsworth Council has delivered an extensive work experience programme this summer, opening doors for hundreds of young people to explore future careers and gain invaluable insight into the world of work.
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Dolly Parton to gift every Wandsworth child up to age 5 a free monthly book

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Thousands of children across Wandsworth aged 0-5 will get a free book every month after the borough launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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We’re listening: more improvements coming to Putney Bridge junction

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
We know there’s been frustration about traffic delays at Putney Bridge, and we are listening, acting, and continuing to work with Transport for London (TfL) to make things better.
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Help shape the future of Wandsworth Town Centre

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is making improvements to Wandsworth Town Centre – and we want to hear about your real experiences of walking, cycling or travelling through the area to help guide further changes and make it a better place to live.
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Help shape the future of Wandsworth Town Centre

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is making improvements to Wandsworth Town Centre – and we want to hear about your real experiences of walking, cycling or travelling through the area to help guide further changes and make it a better place to live.
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14 Wandsworth schools earn Healthy Schools Awards in 2025 ceremony

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More than a dozen Wandsworth schools have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils through the Healthy Schools Programme.
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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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