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Wandsworth Council ranked as one of the most productive councils in the country

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has been ranked as one of the highest-performing local authorities in the country, following the publication of the latest IMPOWER Index, which ranks Wandsworth in the top 10 for productivity. 
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Work starts on Swandon Way underpass in latest rail bridge improvement

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Improvement teams are now working on Swandon Way rail bridge as part of the council’s renewal programme across Wandsworth Town.
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Wandsworth Council ranked as one of the most productive councils in the country

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has been ranked as one of the highest-performing local authorities in the country, following the publication of the latest IMPOWER Index, which ranks Wandsworth in the top 10 for productivity. 
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Affordable housing in Wandsworth boosted by changes to local planning rules

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has updated its Local Plan, marking a major step forward in the borough’s mission to build more genuinely affordable homes for local residents.
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Queenstown Road works mark final phase of major upgrade

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Queenstown Road is entering the final stage of its flagship improvement scheme, completing the transformation of this key route as part of Wandsworth’s Decade of Renewal.
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Queenstown Road works mark final phase of major upgrade

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Queenstown Road is entering the final stage of its flagship improvement scheme, completing the transformation of this key route as part of Wandsworth’s Decade of Renewal.
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Affordable housing in Wandsworth boosted by changes to local planning rules

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has updated its Local Plan, marking a major step forward in the borough’s mission to build more genuinely affordable homes for local residents.
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Wandsworth’s nature, rivers and air to benefit from council’s new five-year action plan

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wild Wandsworth, our new Biodiversity Action Plan, will restore habitats, support wildlife and ensure everyone can continue to access and enjoy nature in all areas of the borough.
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Wandsworth’s nature, rivers and air to benefit from council’s new five-year action plan

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wild Wandsworth, our new Biodiversity Action Plan, will restore habitats, support wildlife and ensure everyone can continue to access and enjoy nature in all areas of the borough.
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Green plaque unveiled in Wandsworth honouring community champion Yvonne Carr

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth unveiled a new green plaque today at the Yvonne Carr Centre, celebrating the life and legacy of Yvonne Carr, a dedicated housing manager and community champion whose work continues to benefit local families.
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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