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Climate action microgrants making a difference to local communities

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Our climate action microgrants helped 60 community groups, schools, and charities deliver green projects across Wandsworth over the past year. Apply now for the next round of funding.
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Wandsworth joins Great British Spring Clean to help keep our borough tidy

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is proud to once again support the Great British Spring Clean, the annual nationwide campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy that brings communities together to tackle litter, protect the environment, and celebrate local pride in place. 
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Let’s line our streets with trees: New partnership to boost tree planting and biodiversity

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth has partnered up with Trees for Streets, which gives residents, community groups and businesses the chance to sponsor tree planting on their street or park.
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Let’s line our streets with trees: New partnership to boost tree planting and biodiversity

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth has partnered up with Trees for Streets, which gives residents, community groups and businesses the chance to sponsor tree planting on their street or park.
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Wandsworth joins Great British Spring Clean to help keep our borough tidy

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is proud to once again support the Great British Spring Clean, the annual nationwide campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy that brings communities together to tackle litter, protect the environment, and celebrate local pride in place. 
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Wandsworth Town and Wandle residents discuss area improvements with Council Leader

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Local residents living in the Wandsworth Town and Wandle areas of the borough joined Simon Hogg, Leader of the Council today (14 March) to talk about changes in their neighbourhood.
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Wandsworth Town and Wandle residents discuss area improvements with Council Leader

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Local residents living in the Wandsworth Town and Wandle areas of the borough joined Simon Hogg, Leader of the Council today (14 March) to talk about changes in their neighbourhood.
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Leader urges AELTC to reconsider development plans

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Leader of Wandsworth Council speaks on AELTC proposal
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A year of road and pavement renewals in Wandsworth

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has invested £10.25 million this year to upgrade roads and pavements across the borough, delivering major improvements as part of its Decade of Renewal and making streets safer, smoother, and more accessible for everyone.
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First Alton block set to be demolished after planning green light

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A long-derelict building at the entrance to Roehampton’s Alton estate is set to be demolished to make way for affordable homes and community facilities, after the proposals were given the green light by Wandsworth Council’s planning committee (12 March).
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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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