WANDSWORTH LABOUR TO HIKE THEIR COUNCILLOR PAY BY 12% - CONSERVATIVE GROUP TO VOTE AGAINST Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 Wandsworth’s ruling Labour administration tables proposal to increase councillor allowances, adding over £100,000 to the council's pay bill Wandsworth Council will this evening (Wednesday 18th October) vote on proposals tabled by the Labour administration to end a 12-year freeze on councillors' allowances. The report proposes steep increases in the special allowances paid to Labour councillors who... Local News
High Street shops urged to think pink and save money on business rates 21st February 2019 Hundreds of local shops, cafés and other small High Street businesses are invited to apply for a third off their business rates. Look out for this letter The... Local News
The average council tax bill in Wandsworth is set to remain one of the lowest in the country. 15th February 2019 The Finance and Corporate Resources Committee has supported the recommendations in the annual budget setting report, including vital additional funding for... Local News
Councillors approve far reaching proposals to improve services for young children and families 11th February 2019 Councillors last night (Thursday) approved plans for a major overhaul of four children’s centres in Wandsworth - ensuring that their popular “stay and play”... Local News
Work begins installing another 250 electric vehicle chargers in lamp-posts 4th February 2019 Work is now underway on a major project to install new electric vehicle charging sockets in around 250 street lights across the borough. Wandsworth’s goal of... Local News
Town hall approves plan to reduce rents for council tenants 4th February 2019 Council tenants in Wandsworth will see their weekly rents reduced from April, councillors have agreed. At their meeting on Thursday evening, councillors on the... Local News
Stag House Ground Breaking Ceremony 31st January 2019 Leader of the Council, Ravi Govindia CBE, made this speech at the Stag House groundbreaking ceremony: “This is a demonstration of our commitment to build new... Local News
Have your say on £182k investment plan for Battersea’s Falcon Park 31st January 2019 People are being urged to take part in a public consultation on proposed new play facilities and landscaping improvements in Battersea’s Falcon Park. The... Local News
Residents encouraged to apply for local construction jobs 25th January 2019 Local residents interested in working in the construction industry are invited to a recruitment event on 31 January. There are over 5,000 jobs being created in... Local News
Don't miss your only chance to make your voice heard about Heathrow 25th January 2019 Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia today urged residents, concerned about the impact of a third runway at Heathrow, to attend a consultation event that the... Local News
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