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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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