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Join the opening of the new soft play area at Putney Leisure Centre

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Families in Wandsworth are invited to celebrate the launch of Putney Leisure Centre’s brand-new soft play area for toddlers under five on Friday 5 December.
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Balham Brunch – residents have their say on local issues

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Balham residents came together in a show of community spirit on Saturday 22 November for the first Balham Forum event, which welcomed local people, council representatives and community groups for an open conversation about the future of the neighbourhood.
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Join the opening of the new soft play area at Putney Leisure Centre

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Families in Wandsworth are invited to celebrate the launch of Putney Leisure Centre’s brand-new soft play area for toddlers under five on Friday 5 December.
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Have your say: help shape Dementia awareness in Wandsworth

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is committed to ensuring residents affected by dementia have access to the support and services they need to live well and stay connected to their community.  
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Have your say: help shape Dementia awareness in Wandsworth

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is committed to ensuring residents affected by dementia have access to the support and services they need to live well and stay connected to their community.  
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Wandsworth care leaver shares her journey of ‘growth, learning and finding her voice’ for National Care Leavers Month

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
This November, Wandsworth Council joins organisations across the country in celebrating National Care Leavers Month, a month dedicated to recognising care-experienced individuals, amplifying their voices, and championing their success.
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Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station mark next chapter with new council homes partnership

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station are working in partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan. 
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Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station mark next chapter with new council homes partnership

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station are working in partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan. 
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Wandsworth care leaver shares her journey of “growth, learning and finding her voice” for National Care Leavers Month

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
This November, Wandsworth Council joins organisations across the country in celebrating National Care Leavers Month, a month dedicated to recognising care-experienced individuals, amplifying their voices, and championing their success.
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Wandsworth ranks in England’s top 10 for SEND secondary school results

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) attending secondary schools in the borough have once again achieved outstanding results at Key Stage 4, placing Wandsworth in England’s top 10 for results.
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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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