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Borough of Sanctuary fund now open

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Applications are open now for the next round of grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund.
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London-wide increased fines for illegal parking

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Fines for parking and traffic penalty charges are set to increase across London on 7 April 2025, to deter dangerous and inconsiderate parking and driving. The new charges aim to bring fines in line with the Transport for London's (TfL) road network.
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Fees waived for VE Day 80th anniversary street parties

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents are being encouraged to organise street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), as Wandsworth Council waives fees for street closures to support celebrations over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Investing in your streets: Burntwood Lane improvements progress

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Work to transform Burntwood Lane is well underway as part of Wandsworth Council’s commitment to improving roads and pavements, making it easier and safer for residents to choose active modes of travel such as walking, cycling, and wheeling. 
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Food, friendship and fun at Tooting Community Kitchen

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Tooting Community Kitchen is one of Wandsworth Mayor Sana Jafri’s chosen charities for this year.
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Final phase of electric vehicle charging point transfer to begin this month

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
char.gy Ltd has been appointed as the new operator of many of the lamp post charging points in Wandsworth. They take over from ubitricity through a phased rollout which started in July 2024.
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Investing in your streets: Burntwood Lane improvements progress

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Work to transform Burntwood Lane is well underway as part of Wandsworth Council’s commitment to improving roads and pavements, making it easier and safer for residents to choose active modes of travel such as walking, cycling, and wheeling. 
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Final phase of electric vehicle charging point transfer to begin this month

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
char.gy Ltd has been appointed as the new operator of many of the lamp post charging points in Wandsworth. They take over from ubitricity through a phased rollout which started in July 2024.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Food, friendship and fun at Tooting Community Kitchen

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Tooting Community Kitchen is one of Wandsworth Mayor Sana Jafri’s chosen charities for this year.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Introducing the Voluntary and Community Sector Hub: A dedicated workspace for Wandsworth’s VCS

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Representatives from the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector visited the new workspace in Wandsworth Town Hall, designed to support local organisations.
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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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