City Hall rejected the London art trail idea due to funding concerns. The plan aimed for art in all 32 boroughs. London Art Trail Project Scrapped Due to Funding Shortfalls Lord Bailey wanted art in all 32 London boroughs. He’s a Tory who ran against Sadiq Khan. Khan’s deputy rejected this art trail idea. They…
A look inside the shared CCTV control room, vital for monitoring, emergency response, and crime prevention. CCTV Control Room: Inside Wandsworth and Richmond’s Joint Hub Wandsworth and Richmond share a control center. It’s on Wandsworth High Street, where people watch CCTV footage and answer calls. They assist various agencies in managing issues and are the…
A diesel spill from a bus depot has polluted the River Wandle, prompting an urgent investigation. River Wandle Oil Spill Investigated After Diesel Leak in Croydon Hey, guess what happened to the River Wandle? Diesel spilled into it, and it’s a mess. The spill started on February 18th from a bus company’s storage tank, happening…
Council tax could increase by nearly five percent in April as most local authorities plan maximum rises. Council Tax Set to Rise by Maximum in Most Areas From April Most local councils will likely raise taxes soon. Council tax could increase by nearly five percent in April. Government data shows most councils plan this. About…
Wandsworth seeks to invest £30 million in local leisure, enhancing parks and centers for residents’ health and wellbeing. Wandsworth Aims to Boost Leisure Facilities with Major Cash Injection Wandsworth plans to invest £30 million in local leisure, aiming to improve parks and leisure centers. The council has already approved £16.9 million and intends to add…
Wandsworth freezes council tax for the third year. This means residents pay the lowest rate nationwide. Wandsworth Council Freezes Tax Freezing Council Tax Again Hey, guess what? Wandsworth is freezing council tax. It’s the third year in a row they have done it. This means residents pay the lowest rate nationwide. Simon Hogg, the council…
Wandsworth plans to freeze council tax, aiming for London’s lowest rate. Social care costs may see a slight increase. Wandsworth Council Aims to Keep London’s Lowest Council Tax Rate The council plans to freeze taxes. They want to keep London’s lowest tax rate. Wandsworth aims to freeze most of the council tax; only social care…
Wandsworth plans spending £10.3m to improve roads and pavements this year for safer streets. Big £10m Plan To Fix Wandsworths Potholes And Pavements Wandsworth roads need work. The town plans a big upgrade. This year, they will spend £10.3 million. It will make streets much safer to use. Over ten years, £100.3 million goes to…