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New Mayor of Wandsworth to raise funds for local charities  

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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The new Mayor of Wandsworth is Southfields councillor Emmeline Owens.
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New Youth Mayor team pledge to amplify young voices in Wandsworth

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Young people in Wandsworth have elected Abigail Akindeko as Youth Mayor and Afeefa Haroon as Deputy Youth Mayor for 2026/27.
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Wandsworth celebrates Pride Month

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth Council will run its annual series of events to mark Pride Month in June.
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Wandsworth announces ‘Neighbourhood Programme’ for London Festival of Architecture 2026 

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth Town will be one of ten neighbourhoods featured in this year’s London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2026, running throughout June.  
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New Mayor of Wandsworth to raise funds for local charities  

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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The new Mayor of Wandsworth is Southfields councillor Emmeline Owens.
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New Youth Mayor team pledge to amplify young voices in Wandsworth

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Young people in Wandsworth have elected Abigail Akindeko as Youth Mayor and Afeefa Haroon as Deputy Youth Mayor for 2026/27.
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Wandsworth celebrates Pride Month

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth Council will run its annual series of events to mark Pride Month in June.
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Wandsworth announces ‘Neighbourhood Programme’ for London Festival of Architecture 2026 

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth Town will be one of ten neighbourhoods featured in this year’s London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2026, running throughout June.  
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Hundreds of jobseekers attend Employ Wandsworth 

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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More than 1200 local people went along to the council’s recent Employ Wandsworth jobs fair to meet local employers – the most ever.  
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Residents urged to check if they can claim Attendance Allowance

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth Council is encouraging eligible residents of State Pension age to check whether they could be missing out on Attendance Allowance, a benefit that provides financial support to people living with a disability, long-term health condition, or those who require help with daily living.
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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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