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‘It’s time to tackle the gridlock’: Council’s new plan to get Putney roads moving again

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
After months of listening to local residents, businesses and community groups, the new administration at Wandsworth Council is proposing a new package of targeted measures to improve traffic flow through Putney.
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Lorry drivers slapped with heavy penalties as council enforces weight restrictions to protect residents and road surfaces

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is stepping up enforcement on weight‑restricted roads across the borough, targeting heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with penalties if they ignore signs that restrict them using residential streets.
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Lorry drivers slapped with heavy penalties as council enforces weight restrictions to protect residents and road surfaces

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is stepping up enforcement on weight‑restricted roads across the borough, targeting heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with penalties if they ignore signs that restrict them using residential streets.
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Station improvement works on track at Wandsworth Town Station

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Construction works to install lifts and a new second entrance are on schedule at Wandsworth Town Station.
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Station improvement works on track at Wandsworth Town Station

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Construction works to install lifts and a new second entrance are on schedule at Wandsworth Town Station.
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Albert Bridge works get underway

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Kensington and Chelsea Council have confirmed that works on Albert Bridge have now started this week after damage was identified earlier this year which meant the bridge has to be closed to vehicles.
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Albert Bridge works get underway

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Kensington and Chelsea Council have confirmed that works on Albert Bridge have now started this week after damage was identified earlier this year which meant the bridge has to be closed to vehicles.
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New chapter for Balham children’s library with better and brighter facilities

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Children, families and young people in Balham can now enjoy a brighter, more welcoming library experience, following the completion of major improvements to the children’s and teen library spaces at Balham Library.
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Serving up clean streets during Wimbledon

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is stepping up street cleaning and waste collection services during this year’s Wimbledon Championships to help keep the borough clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.  
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New chapter for Balham children’s library with better and brighter facilities

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Children, families and young people in Balham can now enjoy a brighter, more welcoming library experience, following the completion of major improvements to the children’s and teen library spaces at Balham Library.
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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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