Hundreds of Wandsworth residents trapped by unfinished fire safety work
Random testing exposes 64% failure rate as vital protections remain incomplete for years.
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Council wins right to evict autistic man over 21-day deadline it didn’t tell him about
Wandsworth pursued Court of Appeal case against vulnerable resident who has been in temporary accommodation for five years.
The 20%–50% War: How politics killed new homes in Putney
As Wandsworth fights for higher targets and the government cuts them, development has stopped dead.
After 20 years of failure, Alton Estate gets another chance at renewal
The estate has been neglected for two decades. The yes vote offers a fresh start - if challenges are finally addressed.
Alton Estate residents vote yes to £100m redevelopment
82% back demolition and rebuild plans - but turnout was 41.5% of eligible voters.
“They’re going to do what they want anyway”: Why nearly 60% of Alton Estate residents didn’t vote
Exclusive street reporting on the morning after ballot closed reveals apathy, confusion and distrust among those who stayed home.
Council launches official donation fund for Maysoule Road fire victims
Wandsworth Borough sets up dedicated fund after Fox House blaze left 60 residents homeless last month.
Wandsworth’s shameful Alton plan: Living rooms as bedrooms in brand new builds
Residents appalled as council justifies cramped two-bedroom flats for four people during crucial ballot week.
Wandsworth Council threatens 82-year-old tenant with eviction over Facebook comment
Frances Bird, a long-time campaigner and estate voice, faces losing her home after calling out housing failures.
£2.8m Thames-side renovation becomes hollowed-out nightmare for neighbours
Stalled construction leaves Victorian terrace propped up by emergency scaffolding.