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Major improvements coming to Burntwood Lane

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Safety improvement work is beginning on Burntwood Lane, the busy road that connects Wandsworth Common to Garratt Lane in Earlsfield. 
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Free holiday swimming lessons for Wandsworth children

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Free swimming lessons for Wandsworth school children in years 2-7 unable to swim for 25 metres are available during the February half-term in four of the borough’s leisure centres, as part of Wandsworth Council’s Access for All scheme.
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Major improvements coming to Burntwood Lane

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Safety improvement work is beginning on Burntwood Lane, the busy road that connects Wandsworth Common to Garratt Lane in Earlsfield. 
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Council leader addresses concerns about community safety and investment in the area at Tooting community drop-in today

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Today’s (Saturday 18 January) community drop-in was held in St Boniface Church where the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed the concerns of Tooting Broadway and Furzedown residents.
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Council leader addresses concerns about community safety and investment in the area at Tooting community drop-in today

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Today’s (Saturday 18 January) community drop-in was held in St Boniface Church where the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed the concerns of Tooting Broadway and Furzedown residents.
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Get involved: Clean Air Night 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
In support of Clean Air Night on Wednesday 22 January, Wandsworth Council is highlighting the ways in which we are continuing to improve air quality across the borough.
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Get involved: Clean Air Night 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
In support of Clean Air Night on Wednesday 22 January, Wandsworth Council is highlighting the ways in which we are continuing to improve air quality across the borough.
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‘Brilliant’ Access for All scheme transforms life for former college teacher

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The future is bright for a Wandsworth resident left fighting for her life in intensive care after dedicated council gym sessions and physical activity supported through the Access for All scheme have regained her mobility and confidence.
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‘Brilliant’ Access for All scheme transforms life for former college teacher

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The future is bright for a Wandsworth resident left fighting for her life in intensive care after dedicated council gym sessions and physical activity supported through the Access for All scheme have regained her mobility and confidence.
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Have your say on our proposals to deliver more affordable housing

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council have launched a public consultation on proposed changes which will require developers to deliver 50% affordable housing on all new sites.
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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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