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Wandsworth Council announces Alton Renewal Plan September ballot

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has confirmed that a resident ballot will take place this September as part of the ongoing renewal plans for the Alton Estate in Roehampton.
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Preserving our past: Wandsworth’s historic street name plates rescued

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Heritage signs across the borough, some of which are thought to be over 150 years old, are due to be carefully restored where possible, as part of our work to protect and celebrate local heritage and increase pride in our streets. 
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Guides help people with disabilities get out and about 

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
New free guides will make it easier for residents and visitors with disabilities to visit public buildings in Wandsworth, including libraries, leisure centres and entertainment venues.  
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Guides help people with disabilities get out and about 

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
New free guides will make it easier for residents and visitors with disabilities to visit public buildings in Wandsworth, including libraries, leisure centres and entertainment venues.  
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Wild Wandsworth: Help shape Wandsworth’s new Biodiversity Action Plan

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth is going wild, and you’re invited to be part of it. You can help protect local wildlife and restore habitats by taking part in a short survey to shape our new Biodiversity Action Plan.
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Landmark tree saved by Wandsworth Council

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A grapefruit tree which has been growing in Battersea since it was brought from Grenada in the 1980s has been protected by a Tree Preservation Order.  
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Wild Wandsworth: Help shape Wandsworth’s new Biodiversity Action Plan

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth is going wild, and you’re invited to be part of it. You can help protect local wildlife and restore habitats by taking part in a short survey to shape our new Biodiversity Action Plan.
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Landmark tree saved by Wandsworth Council

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A grapefruit tree which has been growing in Battersea since it was brought from Grenada in the 1980s has been protected by a Tree Preservation Order.  
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Wandsworth to significantly expand free school meals eligibility

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Free school meals will soon be available for hundreds of additional secondary school children in Wandsworth as the council announces a major expansion of the scheme from September 2025.
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New outdoor gym and refurbished ball court open at Garratt Park

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A new chapter has begun for Garratt Park as a refurbished ball court and brand-new gym were opened today, a huge improvement to the park’s facilities.
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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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