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Wandsworth approves plans for 50% affordable housing

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth councillors agree to amend the Local Plan.
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Wandsworth approves plans for 50% affordable housing

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth councillors agree to amend the Local Plan.
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New parks and open spaces contract supports local and sustainable jobs

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
A new six-year contract to manage Wandsworth’s parks and open spaces has gone live this week, promising significant benefits for both residents and the environment. The contract, which began on 24 February 2025, prioritises high-quality maintenance while improving sustainability and employee welfare.
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New parks and open spaces contract supports local and sustainable jobs

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
A new six-year contract to manage Wandsworth’s parks and open spaces has gone live this week, promising significant benefits for both residents and the environment. The contract, which began on 24 February 2025, prioritises high-quality maintenance while improving sustainability and employee welfare.
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Council leader addresses concerns about housing and youth provision at latest community drop-in

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed local concerns at the Lavender, Queenstown and Shaftesbury community drop-in today (Saturday 16 November).
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Council leader addresses concerns about housing and youth provision at latest community drop-in

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed local concerns at the Lavender, Queenstown and Shaftesbury community drop-in today (Saturday 16 November).
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Bringing communities together for Interfaith Week

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
This Interfaith Week people across Wandsworth came together to learn more about the people who share their borough.
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Road Safety and Engineering Team walk blind through Wandsworth

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Members of Wandsworth Council’s Road Safety and Engineering Team navigated the streets of Wandsworth wearing spectacles (sim specs) that simulate various sight conditions.
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Road Safety and Engineering Team walk blind through Wandsworth

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Members of Wandsworth Council’s Road Safety and Engineering Team navigated the streets of Wandsworth wearing spectacles (sim specs) that simulate various sight conditions.
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Bringing communities together for Interfaith Week

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
This Interfaith Week people across Wandsworth came together to learn more about the people who share their borough.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

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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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