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New special educational needs school opens its doors

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The brand-new purpose-built Paddock Secondary and Sixth Form School in Tooting celebrated its grand opening today, providing 64 additional local places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wandsworth.
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Cycling forward: 116 new bikehangars coming to Wandsworth

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
In the next exciting phase of the bikehangar installation programme, which is already amongst the biggest in the UK, Wandsworth Council is proposing 116 new on-street bikehangars across the borough.  
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Cycling forward: 116 new bikehangars coming to Wandsworth

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
In the next exciting phase of the bikehangar installation programme, which is already amongst the biggest in the UK, Wandsworth Council is proposing 116 new on-street bikehangars across the borough.  
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November Cabinet update 

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the long-term future of its housing stock, froze parking charges, and invested in Wandsworth’s long-term growth opportunities.  
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Wandsworth residents can access free grit to use if cold snap arrives

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents are once again being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the Council’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.
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Wandsworth residents can access free grit to use if cold snap arrives

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents are once again being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the Council’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.
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November Cabinet update 

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the long-term future of its housing stock, froze parking charges, and invested in Wandsworth’s long-term growth opportunities.
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Green light for council investment boosts Wandsworth Town station access upgrade

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Busy Wandsworth Town station is now set for a much-needed upgrade with an accessible second entrance and lifts to platforms, thanks to a package of council investment confirmed by Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet.
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Green light for council investment boosts Wandsworth Town station access upgrade

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Busy Wandsworth Town station is now set for a much-needed upgrade with an accessible second entrance and lifts to platforms, thanks to a package of council investment confirmed by Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet.
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Statement from Kemi Akinola, Deputy Leader of Wandsworth Council, on the Hurricane in Jamaica 

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica and Cuba.
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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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