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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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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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Listening to Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown residents

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown wards joined us today to meet with the Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.
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Listening to Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown residents

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from Nine Elms and Shaftesbury & Queenstown wards joined us today to meet with the Council Leader Simon Hogg at the latest community drop-in event, an open space for residents to share their views, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter most to them.
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Climate microgrant applications open to community

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Community groups, charities and individuals with inspiration for a green project can apply now for funding of up to £500 through our Climate Action Microgrants scheme. 
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Balham Forum – shape your community

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
We’ve set up the Balham Forum to find out what Balham means to you and what you are proud of, as well as hear your suggestions for what could be improved.  
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Climate microgrant applications open to community

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Community groups, charities and individuals with inspiration for a green project can apply now for funding of up to £500 through our Climate Action Microgrants scheme.
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Balham Forum – shape your community

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
We’ve set up the Balham Forum to find out what Balham means to you and what you are proud of, as well as hear your suggestions for what could be improved.  
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Wandsworth Civic Award 2025 winners announced 

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The borough’s unsung heroes have been recognised for their tireless efforts on behalf of their local community at the Wandsworth Civic Awards ceremony.
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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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