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59 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, property & planning. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council allocates £30,000 for John Archer statue
Wandsworth Council has agreed to allocate £30,000 towards a statue of John Archer, London's first Black mayor. The decision has drawn criticism from Labour councillors, who argue the funds could be better used for services, especially with a proposed 94 per cent council tax increase.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth residents invited to free event on Heathrow expansion on 10 Nov
Wandsworth Council is hosting a free meeting on 10 November at All Saints Church, Putney, to brief residents on Heathrow Airport’s third‑runway plans. Over 400 daily overflights have been recorded in Battersea, and the council will use community input for its response to the consultation running until 22 December.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthAlton Estate regeneration plans under review by Wandsworth Tories
Wandsworth Council's Conservative leadership is reviewing Labour's masterplan for the Alton Estate regeneration. The plan, supported by 82% of residents in a ballot, proposes significant increases in affordable housing but faces financial challenges.
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Crime & Safety · WandsworthThree jailed for tunnelling into Tooting jewellery shop
Three men have been sentenced to over 10 years in prison combined for attempting to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting. The gang were caught in the act in July 2026, with police linking them to further burglaries worth £700,000.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council proposes roadworks charges
Wandsworth Council is consulting on a proposed Lane Rental Scheme that would introduce daily charges for roadworks. Companies would pay fees based on a road's traffic sensitivity, with fines for overruns, aiming to reduce congestion and disruption.
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Transport & TfL · WandsworthTfL spends £500,000 on East Putney‑Wimbledon upgrades after Southfields commuters log 130 lost hours
Transport for London is investing £500,000 in track‑circuit and fault‑monitoring upgrades on the East Putney‑Wimbledon branch after Southfields residents recorded more than 130 commuter‑hour losses this year and demonstrated on 15 October. Business owners say weekend closures cut footfall by up to a third.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council seeks developer partnerships for growth
Wandsworth Council has launched a series of Developer Forums to foster stronger relationships with the development sector. Over 100 industry representatives met with council leaders to discuss unlocking growth and housing delivery.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council trials pavement stencils to deter fly-tipping
Wandsworth Council is trialling pavement stencils in known fly-tipping hotspots as a deterrent. The council will also showcase enforcement actions on social media during Fly-Tipping Fortnight and is developing a new multi-year strategy to increase enforcement.
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Local News · WandsworthDons Local Action Group hosts Stadium Sleep Out
Dons Local Action Group (DLAG) is hosting a Stadium Sleep Out at AFC Wimbledon's Stadium on November 14. The event aims to raise money and awareness for people facing homelessness and hardship across south west London. Tickets cost £30 and include entry, two drinks and breakfast.
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Lifestyle & Food · WandsworthStudent donates kidney to former teacher in Wandsworth
A student from Tooting donated a kidney to his former teacher, Sonia, in May 2017. Sonia, who had polycystic kidney disease, received the organ at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. The transplant was successful, and the pair now share a close bond.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthCringle Dock waste site faces £20m upgrade
The Cringle Dock waste transfer station in Nine Elms is set for a potential £20 million upgrade. The facility serves Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea, processing 260,000 tonnes of waste annually. The project aims to modernise infrastructure and maintain river transport to cut road congestion.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth in Bloom 2026 winners announced at Battersea Park ceremony
The winners of the Wandsworth in Bloom 2026 competition have been revealed at a ceremony in Battersea Park. The annual event celebrates residents, businesses, and community groups for their contributions to making the borough greener and more biodiverse.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council fined £250 for ignoring tenant's heating complaints
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise for failing to address complaints about heating, hot water, and damp in her temporary accommodation. The tenant had to wait four months for a council visit after reporting the issues in November 2024.
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Culture & Arts · WandsworthApple Music Hall opens in Battersea, 600‑seat venue set to launch weeks away
Apple has opened a 600‑capacity Apple Music Hall inside Battersea Power Station. The venue features a 38‑foot stage, a 48‑speaker spatial audio system, two recording studios and a broadcast control room wired for at least 16 cameras. It is expected to open to the public within weeks.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council rejects pretzel advertising replacement
On 17 September 2026 Wandsworth Council's Planning Committee turned down a proposal to replace the 1995‑era 'pretzel' advertising structure on Wandsworth Roundabout. Six councillors voted against the 25‑metre timber design, following 153 objections and safety concerns from TfL.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council rated 'C3' for housing safety failings
Wandsworth Council has received a 'C3' rating from the Regulator of Social Housing due to significant failings in its housing services. Inspectors found widespread issues with electrical safety testing and overdue fire safety works, prompting an apology from the council leader.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth residents honoured at Moves Together Awards ceremony
On 16 September 2026 Wandsworth Council held its Moves Together Awards in the Civic Suite. Councillor Ethan Brooks handed out the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Mayor presented the Mayor’s Award, recognising volunteers, coaches and athletes who have kept the borough active.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthBattersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft development
Battersea Power Station Development Company has submitted a revised masterplan to Wandsworth Council proposing up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, and leisure space on the remaining 16 acres. The plans include a new cultural venue called the 'Third Generator'.
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Adeel Khan jailed for four‑and‑a‑half years for aiding Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth escape
Metropolitan Police confirmed that Adeel Khan received a four‑year‑six‑month sentence at Snaresbrook Crown Court for arranging £400 for escaped inmate Daniel Khalife. The money enabled Khalife to buy a phone and survive on the run. Co‑defendant Imran Chowdhury was acquitted.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthBarnet joins London councils to challenge £292m funding cut
Barnet Council has joined three inner-London boroughs in a formal challenge to government funding reforms that would remove £292 million over four years. The councils say the cuts threaten essential services and will force council tax rises. Residents can respond through a survey open until 15 October 2026.
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Four London boroughs submit revised funding bids as Fair Funding Review 2.0 threatens up to 58% cuts
Leaders of Wandsworth, Richmond, Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils handed revised funding proposals to the Treasury on Thursday. The Fair Funding Review 2.0 could cut their central grants by 40‑58% by 2029, prompting Wandsworth to propose a 94% tax rise and the closure of its cost‑of‑living reserve.
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Wandsworth, Richmond, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster face up to £108m funding cuts
Four London boroughs will lose between 40 and 58 percent of central funding by 2030. Leaders of Wandsworth, Richmond, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster handed alternative proposals to the Treasury on 22 October 2026, outlining tax rises and service cuts to meet the shortfall.
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Transport & TfL · Kensington & ChelseaAlbert Bridge closure to last until 2027, costing £8.5m
Albert Bridge in Chelsea has been closed to motor vehicles since February 2026 due to a structural crack. Repairs are estimated to cost up to £8.5 million and could extend the closure until 2027, causing significant disruption for residents and businesses.
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Crime & Safety · LondonReleased shoplifter reoffends day after prison release
A prolific shoplifter committed further offences at two north-west London supermarkets within 24 hours of being released from HMP Wandsworth. The incident has prompted a senior police officer to question the impact of the government's early release scheme on communities and police resources.
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Council & Politics · Kensington & ChelseaKensington and Chelsea ends school abuse training amid £108m cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council has ended a £1.14 million contract for domestic abuse training for school staff. The decision, part of £108 million in expected funding cuts over four years, has drawn criticism for potentially endangering vulnerable children.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMan jailed for murder days after early release
Robert Sabat has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and one month for the murder of Dickiesha Nurse. He killed Ms Nurse at her Tulse Hill flat just days after being released from prison.
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Local News · London5,500 London children join Dolly Parton's book scheme
More than 5,500 children across London have signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since the singer's death. The free book-gifting scheme is now available in seven London boroughs, aiming to provide age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.
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Local News · LondonLondon Ambulance Service offers free CPR training in October
The London Ambulance Service is offering free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training sessions throughout October as part of the Restart a Heart campaign. These sessions aim to empower Londoners with the skills to respond to cardiac arrests, which often occur at home.
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Local News · LondonThousands lose water after burst main in West Molesey
A burst water main in West Molesey, Surrey, caused a significant outage affecting thousands of homes and several schools across five London boroughs and parts of Surrey. Thames Water engineers isolated the pipe, and a bottled water station was set up.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon schools see fewer exclusions after Inclusion Charter
London's schools have seen a notable reduction in pupil absenteeism, suspensions, and permanent exclusions following the implementation of the Inclusion Charter. The initiative, launched in 2024, has led to rates falling to half the national average, with specific boroughs reporting substantial decreases.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTim Westwood faces 17 sex offence charges
Former DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences, relating to alleged incidents in 1991 and 2004. The new charges bring the total number of offences he faces to 17, involving nine women. Westwood denies all charges and is due to stand trial in January 2027.
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Local News · LondonWandsworth Council raises council tax by 94% for 2026‑27
Wandsworth Council announced a 94% rise in council tax for the 2026‑27 financial year, the largest jump in recent history. The Independent noted that legal action may be taken against the government over the decision. Residents can now lodge objections through the usual pre‑consultation process.
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Property & Planning · LambethLambeth Council approves £2bn Vauxhall development with reduced affordable housing
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring 1,097 flats and 1,164 co-living units across seven buildings. The decision follows concerns over reduced affordable housing and high carbon emissions, with developers contributing £79.9 million off-site.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSeven London councils block Heathrow third‑runway plan over noise
Seven London boroughs have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to oppose the draft Heathrow expansion policy. They argue the proposed 3,500‑metre runway would increase noise, pollution and traffic, and a decision on the scheme is not expected until 2029.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils challenge £100m funding cut
Council leaders from Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth sent a letter to the Prime Minister on 20 August, warning that the Fairer Funding Review will strip £108 million, £100 million and £84 million respectively over four years. They intend to use legal powers to contest the cuts, while residents face possible tax hikes and service reductions.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonInfluencer denies City of London watch robbery, claims threats
Influencer Abdel El Habchi, 30, denies robbing entrepreneur Catalin Botezatu of a designer watch worth over £137,000. He claims a co-defendant threatened to harm his children if he reported the incident to police. A third man has pleaded guilty to the robbery.
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Council & Politics · LondonSutton GCSE grade‑7+ rate hits 43.0% placing borough third nationally
On 20 August Sutton Council reported that 43.0 per cent of GCSE entries achieved grade 7 or above, ranking the borough third in England. The figure, up from 41.9 per cent in 2025, was hailed by councillors as evidence of strong schools and teachers.
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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed
Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.
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Local News · LondonLondon robotaxis delayed, Ealing buys 95 flats, Wandsworth to appeal 160% tax hike
The Guardian says robotaxi pilots will not start this year, Ealing Council will purchase 95 new‑build flats in Acton for its tenants, and Wandsworth Council together with the Conservative Party plan to appeal a proposed 160% council‑tax rise, according to Politics Home.
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Property & Planning · LondonWandsworth and Waltham Forest lead London first-time buyer activity
Wandsworth and Waltham Forest have been identified as leading areas for first-time buyer activity in the UK. Dartford in Kent was named the top commuter hotspot overall, with London boroughs showing strong performance despite higher property prices.
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