Wandsworth’s beloved parks under threat from weaker rules
Changes including lifting the 10pm curfew and remove noise limits worry residents.
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Wimbledon and Putney Commons levy to rise again amid funding challenges
Another levy hike, this time in line with inflation, will come to those living close to the Commons.
Wandsworth Council warned about ticking timebomb of new debt
The Labour-run Wandsworth Council is digging even deeper into reserves while again increasing debt in order to fund its priorities while keeping council tax low.
New Council homes approved for Putney estate despite resident uproar
The council has pushed through yet another of its own development applications despite unanimous opposition from residents.
Wandsworth waste crisis: residents and schools struggle with recycling failures
Food waste collection has been a persistent problem - the council says it is working on the issue - but costs will rise
Fight to Save Wimbledon Park: urgent £200K appeal to stop ‘destructive’ tennis expansion
Having won the right to a judicial review, campaigners now have limited time to raise the funds necessary to challenge a third tennis stadium.
London Assembly approves expansion of Wimbledon tennis tournament
Against fierce local opposition, Deputy London Mayor says plans will provide more benefits than harms to protected land
Did Wandsworth Council forget Wandsworth’s own existence in election vote cock-up?
How do you fail to count over 6,500 votes? The answer may be embarrassing - Wandsworth Council used an old spreadsheet that didn't include boundary changes.
“Spreadsheet issue” lead to 1 in 10 Putney votes not being counted
A “spreadsheet issue” resulted in more than 1 in 10 votes made in Putney during the General Election…
Labour’s Fleur Anderson retains Putney MP seat
Previous MP re-elected as Putney reflects the national mood by rejecting the Conservatives and giving a small boost to Labour.