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Free swimming lessons for children

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Free swimming lessons will be available for children in school years 5-7.   All Wandsworth children aged under eight can swim for free in Wandsworth.  Making Wandsworth a fairer place to live with high-quality services accessible to all.
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Improved housing support for Ukrainian refugees

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Council is expanding its scheme for assisting Ukrainian refugees into the private rented sector.  The scheme involves working with landlords, with the Council acting as a guarantor.  The announcement coincides with the Mayoral Reception held for Ukrainian MP Natalya Pipa.
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Council commits to ambitious long-term Cost of Living support

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council accepts all 35 recommendations from the Independent Commission.   Focus on long term strategic planning to address systemic issues.   Cost of Living support for residents increased to £15m – the most generous in London.
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New community space at Northcote Library adds to offer for local community

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Investment in libraries shows council commitment to ensure public spaces remain open and accessible for all. Libraries are the beating heart of our communities and have something for everyone. New community space available for hire.
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Early improvements for the Alton estate are progressing

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
We are submitting a planning application for the first stage of the Early Improvement Plan for the Alton estate This will include improvements to existing play space and public space Residents have been involved in discussions for the plan and will soon be able to formally register their comments as part of the application process
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Early improvements for the Alton estate are progressing

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
We are submitting a planning application for the first stage of the Early Improvement Plan for the Alton estate.   This will include improvements to existing play space and public space.   Residents have been involved in discussions for the plan and will soon be able to formally register their comments as part of the application process.
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Cross party group of council leaders condemn removal of children’s cancer care from St George’s Hospital

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council leaders from across south west London and Surrey have condemned the announcement by NHS managers that children’s cancer services are to be removed from Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.
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Wandsworth Council is a leader in London in social care quality

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Report underscores Wandsworth Council's commitment to excellence in adult social care.  Borough at the forefront of London's ASCOF rankings.  Wandsworth Council top quartile in social care-related quality of life.
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Wandsworth Council is a leader in London in social care quality

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Report underscores Wandsworth Council's commitment to excellence in adult social care.   Borough at the forefront of London's ASCOF rankings.  Wandsworth Council top quartile in social care-related quality of life.
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New Putney Bridge bus lane set to boost bus reliability and offer safer journeys for cyclists

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The council is about to make changes to the road layout on Putney Bridge to remove a traffic bottleneck, improve bus reliability times and improve safety for cyclists.
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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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