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Temporary number on Sunday morning for council’s emergency helpline

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
On Sunday morning (February 11) between 3am and 4am, normal telephone lines into Wandsworth Council’s Emergency Centre will not be available, due to essential maintenance.
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Four out of five drivers observing Brighter Borough’s 20mph speed limit

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
Early research suggests that four out of five motorists are now complying with the borough-wide 20mph limit in Wandsworth’s residential streets.
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On-screen look at 1,000-home housebuilding programme

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
People wanting to find out more about Building Homes for Wandsworth People, one of the biggest council housebuilding schemes in the country, can now watch a two-minute Youtube video about the council’s borough-wide initiative.
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Consultation underway on series of measures to boost Battersea High Street

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
People living in Battersea are being canvassed for their views on a set of proposals designed to revitalise and smarten up their high street.
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Discount scheme values volunteers

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
A scheme supported by the Wandsworth Grant Fund recognising the hard work of volunteers wants to hear from local people who could benefit.
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Event next week for EU residents

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
A free event is being held at Wandsworth Town Hall next week to help EU Nationals worried about their status post-Brexit.
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Care leavers to get council tax exemption

Posted on February 9, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
The Children’s Society has welcomed news that Wandsworth council is to pay the council tax bills of young people leaving the care system.
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Residents in Wandsworth Common ward can have their say on local services

Posted on February 8, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
Residents living in Wandsworth Common ward will be able to deliver their verdicts on a range of public services at a special feedback session next week.
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Event discusses dignity at the heart of social care

Posted on February 8, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
The importance of putting dignity at the heart of the care given to the borough’s most vulnerable residents was discussed at a Dignity Action Day event last week.
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Clean air campaign urges drivers not to idle

Posted on February 7, 2018 by www.wandsworth.gov.uk Latest News
Drivers leaving their engines idling outside a Putney school have been targeted in a council anti-pollution drive.
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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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