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Safer cycle routes take shape in Wandsworth

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Six new cycle routes will soon be coming to Wandsworth, following extensive public consultation. The routes will connect popular locations in the borough via back roads, meaning people don’t have to navigate the busy major routes on bicycles.
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Life-changing move through Homes for Wandsworth programme

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The 1,000 Homes for Wandsworth scheme has proved life-changing for local resident Amna.
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Wandsworth residents urged to prepare for Universal Credit Migration

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Residents claiming benefits and tax credits should look out for a Migration Notice about the move to Universal Credit. 
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How you can get involved this World Aids Day

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
World AIDS Day (WAD) is marked annually on 1 December, for people all over the world to come together to celebrate the achievements made in the fight against HIV and AIDS, to stand in solidarity with those living with HIV and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. 
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How you can get involved this World Aids Day

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
World AIDS Day (WAD) is marked annually on 1 December, for people all over the world to come together to celebrate the achievements made in the fight against HIV and AIDS, to stand in solidarity with those living with HIV and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. 
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Wandsworth residents urged to prepare for Universal Credit Migration

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Residents claiming benefits and tax credits should look out for a Migration Notice about the move to Universal Credit. 
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Wandsworth Winter Support worth up to £300 being paid directly to low-income pensioners

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
We are providing extra support for low-income pensioners in the borough worth up to £300 this winter.
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Have your say on proposed changes to second home and empty property council tax rates

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
We are asking residents to let us know their views on proposed changes to upcoming long-term empty and second home council tax rates, which will be increased and introduced from 1 April 2025.
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Wandsworth Council Backs Free Breakfast Club Rollout

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is proud to support the government’s landmark rollout of free breakfast clubs, as part of our ongoing mission to ensure every child in our community starts the day ready to learn and thrive.
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Restored iconic bull sculpture unveiled by Roehampton community

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Local children and residents in the Alton helped unveil a Grade II* listed Bull sculpture after a restoration project gave it a new lease of life.
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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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