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13 ‘quiet’ cycle routes proposed across Wandsworth borough – have your say now

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is exploring the design of a new network of ‘quiet’ cycle routes across the borough.
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Wandsworth Council powers ahead on path to carbon neutrality

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth has ambition to become carbon neutral council by the end of this decade. Work to ‘decarbonise’ council buildings already having a positive impact. Schools, sports facilities and family centres across the borough all benefiting from carbon-reduction measures.
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Wandsworth Council powers ahead on path to carbon neutrality

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth has ambition to become carbon neutral council by the end of this decade. Work to ‘decarbonise’ council buildings already having a positive impact. Schools, sports facilities and family centres across the borough all benefiting from carbon-reduction measures.
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Breastfeeding support for all in Wandsworth

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
World Breastfeeding Week which runs from 1 to 7 August. It aims to create and promote environments that help parents breastfeed for longer.  We are excited to announce the launch of a new scheme in Wandsworth, delivered by The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) to support parents to breastfeed as long as they would like.
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Breastfeeding support for all in Wandsworth

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
World Breastfeeding Week which runs from 1 to 7 August. It aims to create and promote environments that help parents breastfeed for longer.  We are excited to announce the launch of a new scheme in Wandsworth, delivered by The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) to support parents to breastfeed as long as they would like.
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Next Mega Skip Days coming soon

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The next Mega Skip Days will be on August 17 and August 31. Across both days there will be skips at 14 different locations across the borough.
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Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
As South Asian Heritage Month continues, the Mayor, Councillor Sana Jafri  talks about why Wandsworth Council proudly celebrates the South Asian community and it's special significance for her.
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Clapham Junction bridge renewal project launched

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has launched a design competition to transform Falcon Road rail bridge, in partnership with the London Festival of Architecture.
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Next Mega Skip Days coming soon

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The next Mega Skip Days will be on August 17 and August 31. Across both days there will be skips at 14 different locations across the borough.
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Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
As South Asian Heritage Month continues, the Mayor, Councillor Sana Jafri talks about why Wandsworth Council proudly celebrates the South Asian community and its special significance for her.
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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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