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Schools invite local leaders to see the impact of expanded free school meals

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
This month, Council leaders and MPs are visiting Wandsworth schools to see the impact of the council’s expansion of free school meals.
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Wandsworth Moves Together Grant to boost sport and physical activity

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A funding initiative aimed at increasing access to sport and physical activity across Wandsworth has reopened for applications, now focusing on projects based on housing estates.
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Wandsworth’s annual Residents’ Conference returns for its fourth year

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
This October, we will be hosting our fourth annual Residents’ Conference which promises to be our biggest and best conference yet. 
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Wandsworth Moves Together Grant to boost sport and physical activity

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A funding initiative aimed at increasing access to sport and physical activity across Wandsworth has reopened for applications, now focusing on projects based on housing estates.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Schools invite local leaders to see the impact of expanded free school meals

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
This month, Council leaders and MPs are visiting Wandsworth schools to see the impact of the council’s expansion of free school meals.
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Council Leader attends community drop-in event in Battersea Park and St Mary’s

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
As part of the council’s commitment to listening to residents and acting on things that mean the most to them
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Council Leader attends community drop-in event in Battersea Park and St Mary’s

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
As part of the council’s commitment to listening to residents and acting on things that mean the most to them
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New mobile CCTV vans launched to strengthen community safety

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s CCTV monitoring capabilities received a huge boost today as the council unveiled three new mobile CCTV vans. 
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Support for residents affected by the Maysoule Road Fire

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
In response to generous requests to make donations to support the residents affected by the Maysoule Road Fire, we are pleased to share a way for those who wish to make a donation to help residents directly impacted by the fire. 
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A century of stories: Battersea Reference Library celebrates 100 years

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
One of Wandsworth’s most treasured cultural landmarks, Battersea Reference Library, marks a major milestone as it celebrates its 100th birthday today. 
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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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