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30 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, property & planning. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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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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Crime & Safety · Hammersmith & FulhamMan accused of killing partner with 70 stab wounds
Alan Dore, 48, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering Samantha Turner, 52, in her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter Keeley Turner, 32, was also stabbed when she intervened. A plea hearing is set for November 9.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichGreenwich-born Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Shaun Wright-Phillips, born in Greenwich and raised in Brockley, will compete in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-footballer, who earned 36 England caps, said the show is outside his comfort zone but he is excited for the challenge. The series airs in September.
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Council & Politics · LondonMansion tax to cost four London boroughs £270m from April 2028
Four London boroughs have told Chancellor John Healey that their residents will pay £270m of the £430m annual mansion tax, due to start in April 2028. The levy of £2,500 to £7,500 on homes worth over £2m will not fund local services, council leaders said.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBakerloo and Lioness Overground lines shut in Barnet for weekend of 8 August 2026
No Bakerloo line trains will run between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park on 8-9 August 2026, Transport for London has confirmed. The entire Lioness Overground line will also close both days, affecting journeys across northwest London and Barnet.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonFree London events this weekend: Aperol, Pokémon and Latin dance
Walthamstow, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hackney and Kensington & Chelsea offer free events this weekend, including Aperol Spritz giveaways, Pokémon GO celebrations and a Latin American dance party at Tate Modern.
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