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Free real Christmas tree recycling returns

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s real Christmas tree recycling service is back, offering residents several free and sustainable options for recycling your real Christmas trees after the festive period.
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Works on Wandsworth Town station lifts and second entrance to start in 2026

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Network Rail and South Western Railway have announced they will start work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station fully step-free with lifts and a modern second entrance with more ticket turnstiles.
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Works on Wandsworth Town station lifts and second entrance to start in 2026

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Network Rail and South Western Railway have announced they will start work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station fully step-free with lifts and a modern second entrance with more ticket turnstiles.
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Council services over the festive season

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
As the countdown to Christmas begins, we are urging residents to check out changes to opening hours and Council services over the festive period.
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Council services over the festive season

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
As the countdown to Christmas begins, we are urging residents to check out changes to opening hours and Council services over the festive period.
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Wandsworth Council reaffirms commitment to keeping Council Tax low

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg, updates on keeping Council Tax low.
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Wandsworth Council reaffirms commitment to keeping Council Tax low

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Council Leader, Simon Hogg updates on keeping Council Tax low.
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Wandsworth Council extends scheme to crack down on unsafe rentals

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is taking further action to protect renters across the borough by extending its two schemes that support their rights and help crack down on rogue landlords. 
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Wandsworth pupils see their Christmas cards light up Battersea Power Station

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Christmas tree designs by two Wandsworth pupils are being projected onto the iconic Battersea Power Station chimneys over the festive period as part of Apple’s Your Tree on Battersea project, alongside other creative entries.
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Lights, artwork, music! Colourful launch for Falcon Road rail bridge transformation

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Battersea schoolchildren and residents joined the council for a live countdown as the lights were switched on under Falcon Road rail bridge - celebrating the launch of Clapham Junction's new-look underpass after six months of improvement works.
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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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