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Council Tax freeze for the fourth year in a row

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth is freezing your Council Tax for the fourth consecutive year. That means you will continue to pay the lowest Council Tax in the country.
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WhatsApp us to report 7 day guarantees

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents in Wandsworth can now use WhatsApp to report a range of local issues in real time, straight from their phone.
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WhatsApp us to report 7 day guarantees

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents in Wandsworth can now use WhatsApp to report a range of local issues in real time, straight from their phone.
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Wandsworth Council cracks down on unauthorised social housing subletting

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A former Wandsworth Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than £29,000 after subletting his social housing property while living elsewhere.
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Wandsworth Council cracks down on unauthorised social housing subletting

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A former Wandsworth Council tenant has been ordered to pay back more than £29,000 after subletting his social housing property while living elsewhere.
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Delivering Value for Money

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
From better contracts, smarter staffing and efficient service delivery, Wandsworth Council delivers value for money with the lowest council tax in the country. 
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Delivering Value for Money

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
From better contracts, smarter staffing and efficient service delivery, Wandsworth Council delivers value for money with the lowest council tax in the country. 
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Brighter route under Balham rail bridge after lights upgrade

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents and shoppers in Balham High Road are now benefiting from a lighter, brighter and safer route under the rail bridge, thanks to the council's bridge renewal programme.
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Wandsworth 

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth celebrates LGBT+ History Month in style this February with a wide range of events.   
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New programme encourages children to play and stay fit

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s Year of Play has taken another major step forward with the launch of the Active Kids 12-week Ready, Set, Run curriculum, designed to help children get active, train for a 2k or 5k, build strength and confidence, and enjoy movement as part of everyday life.
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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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