Putney’s riverside revival: Boathouses restore Victorian character with modern engineering
Hidden foundation work and visible construction mark embankment restoration trend.
Month: January 2026
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When Putney High Street’s too loud, businesses resort to screaming in LED
Three new applications suggest the High Street is taking visual inspiration from Tokyo.
Putney High Street roadworks progress on two fronts this week
TK Maxx road widening begins, hotel corner demolition nears top floor completion.
TfL promises route 93 is safe but costs likely to rise
Rebidding process expected to push prices higher as operators factor in national insurance increases.
Putney loses direct link to Waterloo for two more weekends
Services affected 31 January-1 February and 8 February as Queenstown Road works continue.
Putney’s bike graveyard could help traffic crisis – if council did its job
Disraeli Road racks block junction improvements as removal deadline passes with zero action.
Years of failure exposed as council admits ignoring Grenfell reforms
Damning report forces independent board after "decades of stagnation" put thousands at risk.
Lennox Estate loses half its grassland but council claims “biodiversity gain”
Green roofs on 14-storey tower replace ground-level habitat that residents could actually use.
Late drama defines weekend as Rosenior’s Chelsea march on
Wilson rescues Fulham again while both women's sides share points in contrasting fortunes.
Putney High Street traffic: council writes to residents as latest fixes roll out
Six measures complete, more coming, but options narrowing after £1m junction disaster.