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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 2 of 3.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council to host developer forum at Battersea Power Station
Wandsworth Council is hosting a developer forum at Battersea Power Station to foster collaboration and drive investment. The initiative aims to accelerate housing delivery and support economic growth throughout the borough, with future sessions planned.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthLabour wins Trinity ward by-election in Wandsworth
A Labour councillor has won the Trinity ward by-election, securing 1,558 votes. The result means the political balance on Wandsworth Council remains unchanged following the May 2026 elections.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council ordered to pay £500 for homelessness application mishandling
Wandsworth Council must pay a mother £500 for mishandling her homelessness application, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled. The council withdrew two temporary accommodation offers before eventually housing the resident.
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Crime & Safety · WandsworthThree guilty over £700k tunnel raid on Tooting jewellers
Three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary after a planned tunnel raid on a jewellery shop in Tooting. The offences are valued at over £700,000. Sentencing is scheduled for October 23.
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Local News · WandsworthJason Arday found dead in Battersea home aged 41
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead at his home on Daley Thompson Way, Battersea, on 14 August 2026. Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious. Cambridge has launched an independent investigation into his appointment.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthWandsworth Council proposes accessible refurbishment for town hall registration spaces
Wandsworth Council has submitted plans to refurbish registration spaces at Wandsworth Town Hall, including accessible toilets and a revamped waiting area. The Grade II listed building, used for civil partnerships and birth registrations, will retain its historic character while improving functionality.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthStar Pubs orders Park Tavern managers to leave after £150,000 restoration
Star Pubs has told the managers of the Park Tavern in Southfields to vacate by 5 August, despite their £150,000 investment in restoring the pub. A petition supporting the current team has gathered over 1,000 signatures, while MFM disputes the legal basis of the eviction.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Moves Together Awards 2026 open for nominations
Wandsworth Council has launched the 2026 Moves Together Awards, inviting nominations for volunteers, coaches, schools and athletes. Finalists will be announced in September, with winners revealed at a ceremony later this year.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council Deletes Post on Financial Crisis Before By-Election
Wandsworth Council removed a Facebook post warning of a 'serious financial crisis' days before a by-election that could decide control of the borough. Labour claimed the Conservatives breached neutrality rules, while the Tory deputy leader cited a £137m annual budget gap due to government funding cuts.
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Business · WandsworthHeineken evicts Park Tavern managers after £150k refurbishment
Managers of the Park Tavern in Southfields must leave by 5 August 2025 after investing over £150,000 to restore the pub. Heineken’s Star Pubs refused to renew the lease, while a petition and political pressure mount for MFM Pub Group to stay.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council relocates families from Colliers Wood tower over heat risks
Wandsworth Council is moving four households out of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after reports of extreme heat and restricted air conditioning. Residents say temperatures hit 37°C, while the building’s management denies blocking access to cooling systems. Other councils are reviewing placements at the 19-storey tower.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council closes cost-of-living reserve with £6.2m unspent
Wandsworth Council will close its cost-of-living reserve, leaving £6.2m unspent, and redirect funds to its financial resilience reserve. The move ends summer food vouchers for free school meal recipients and funding for an extra domestic violence advocate.
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Lifestyle & Food · WandsworthWandsworth pub fruit machines move online as residents stay home
Residents in Wandsworth and Richmond are playing online slots instead of visiting pubs for fruit machines, as digital platforms replicate the experience at home. The shift follows a broader trend of Londoners choosing evenings in over nights out.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council launches Sustainable September with free events and Car-Free Day
Wandsworth Council’s Sustainable September 2026 offers free activities across the borough, including litter picks, repair cafés, and nature walks. Car-Free Day on 22 September allows street parties with waived fees, but applications must be submitted by 4 September.
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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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