Council paints birds on walls while cutting down the trees where they live
Wandsworth Council has paid for murals of flying birds to brighten Roehampton Library. It plans to fell the two mature trees standing in front of them.
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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.
When the children leave: inside Wandsworth’s school-funding death spiral
As middle-class families leave and refugee children arrive, schools are caught in a vicious cycle of falling income and rising costs.
Putney MP betrays own warning and backs Alton plan without new buses
Fleur Anderson said poor buses would wreck regeneration - now she urges a Yes vote despite worsening transport crisis.
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.
Putney house “accidentally” gutted as Alton ballot shrinks and Thames Water faces collapse
News round-up for Friday 3 October.
From £260,000 doors to secret energy deals: Why Alton residents don’t trust the Council
Leaseholders face £6,000 bills for doors promised at £1,500, fuelling mistrust as the £100m regeneration ballot opens.
Alton Estate ballot opens tomorrow: £100m regeneration put to the vote
Residents weigh promises of new homes against fears of higher costs and upheaval.