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New life for refugees helped by Borough of Sanctuary Fund

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council’s Borough of Sanctuary Fund has helped support refugees through projects like Rooted @ Home in Earlsfield.
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23,000 items collected through Wandsworth’s free bulky waste collections

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council’s free bulky waste collection service has proved a runaway success, with 10,000 bookings and over 23,000 items collected.
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Wandsworth’s Children’s Services Director awarded OBE

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Rasheed Pendry, Director of Practice for Children and Family Social Care at Wandsworth Council, has been awarded an OBE in the 2025 King’s Honours List in recognition of his commitment and devotion to supporting children and young people across the borough.
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Residents in West Hill share views at community drop in

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from West Hill shared their views on a range of local topics at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg. 
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Residents in West Hill share views at community drop in

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from West Hill shared their views on a range of local topics today at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg. 
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Grants for groups celebrating Wandsworth as a place of sanctuary 

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Five community organisations have received grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund ahead of Refugee Week (16 to 22 June).
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Grants for groups celebrating Wandsworth as a place of sanctuary 

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Five community organisations have received grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund ahead of Refugee Week (June 16-22).
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It’s National Cycling Week – Try a cargo bike for free

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents and businesses can rent electric cargo bikes across the borough for as little as £5 per hour – with a free first ride to help people give it a go. This is thanks to our partnership with OurBike.
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It’s National Cycling Week – Try a cargo bike for free

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents and businesses can rent electric cargo bikes across the borough for as little as £5 per hour – with a free first ride to help people give it a go. This is thanks to our partnership with OurBike.
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Residents find relief at in-person Cost-of-Living event

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Attendees at our latest Cost-of-Living roadshow on Friday last week described it as “positive” and “very helpful” – commenting on how essential these in-person events are, and how useful it was to be able to get tailored and individual advice.
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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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