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#cycling-safety

These London junctions have been named the capital's 'most dangerous'

Upper Tooting Road is labeled London's most dangerous cyclist junction, with ongoing safety concerns being neglected by local authorities.

Major cycling route in South London set for redesign after 79 people injured in collisions in five years

Wandsworth Council is redesigning part of Queenstown Road in South London after 79 people were injured in collisions in five years
The first phase of the scheme involves replacing substandard cycle lanes with improved infrastructure and enhancing safety for cyclists at junctions

These London junctions have been named the capital's 'most dangerous'

Upper Tooting Road is labeled London's most dangerous cyclist junction, with ongoing safety concerns being neglected by local authorities.

Major cycling route in South London set for redesign after 79 people injured in collisions in five years

Wandsworth Council is redesigning part of Queenstown Road in South London after 79 people were injured in collisions in five years
The first phase of the scheme involves replacing substandard cycle lanes with improved infrastructure and enhancing safety for cyclists at junctions
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#transportation

The Northern line extension to Clapham Junction just got a step closer to being built

Wandsworth Council announced no obstacles preventing the Northern line extension to Clapham Junction, enhancing transport accessibility in southwest London.

Work begins on Putney Bridge segregated cycle lane

A new project at Putney Bridge aims to enhance road safety by upgrading traffic signals and adding a segregated cycle lane.
Changes are expected to reduce pedestrian crossing times and traffic impacts should stabilize after initial adjustments.

The Northern line extension to Clapham Junction just got a step closer to being built

Wandsworth Council announced no obstacles preventing the Northern line extension to Clapham Junction, enhancing transport accessibility in southwest London.

Work begins on Putney Bridge segregated cycle lane

A new project at Putney Bridge aims to enhance road safety by upgrading traffic signals and adding a segregated cycle lane.
Changes are expected to reduce pedestrian crossing times and traffic impacts should stabilize after initial adjustments.
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#local-government

Wandsworth Council approves plans for 54 new homes despite locals' concern about overcrowding

Wandsworth Council plans to build 54 new homes, aiming for 1,000 by 2029, amid concerns from residents about overcrowding and parking.

Autistic child in Wandsworth denied school transport

Wandsworth Council admitted fault in mishandling school transport for an autistic child, vowing to rectify their approach after the Ombudsman’s intervention.

Wandsworth Council approves plans for 54 new homes despite locals' concern about overcrowding

Wandsworth Council plans to build 54 new homes, aiming for 1,000 by 2029, amid concerns from residents about overcrowding and parking.

Autistic child in Wandsworth denied school transport

Wandsworth Council admitted fault in mishandling school transport for an autistic child, vowing to rectify their approach after the Ombudsman’s intervention.
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Busy Putney road closed after flatbed lorry crashes into bridge near station

Upper Richmond Road closed after lorry struck rail bridge, causing debris and delays.

Council threatens mother-of-three with eviction after wrongly cutting housing benefit

Wandsworth Council mistakenly cut housing benefits, leading to severe financial and health issues for a mother-of-three, who ultimately received back payments.
#fire

Schools close again due to recycling plant fire

A fire in a waste plant led to the closure of multiple schools in south-west London due to air quality concerns.

Recycling plant fire closes two schools

The schools in Wimbledon will remain closed until air quality is deemed safe after a significant fire at a recycling plant.

Schools close again due to recycling plant fire

A fire in a waste plant led to the closure of multiple schools in south-west London due to air quality concerns.

Recycling plant fire closes two schools

The schools in Wimbledon will remain closed until air quality is deemed safe after a significant fire at a recycling plant.
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Battersea Power Station under fire from council over low levels of affordable housing

Wandsworth Council demands higher affordable housing in Battersea Power Station development, challenging previous concessions from the developers.

South London will soon get a brand-new street market

A new open-air market with food and drink stalls is coming to Tooting's pedestrianised Totterdown Street.

Wandsworth council sets London's lowest council tax as more boroughs prepare to issue 2,000 bills

Wandsworth council plans to set lowest council tax in London, with only social care spending increasing.
Kingston is expected to have the highest council tax bills in London, with Band D bill projected at 2,374.

The boss of Richmond and Wandsworth councils is stopping down

Mike Jackson, CEO of Richmond and Wandsworth councils, is resigning from his role due to personal family reasons. His departure comes after holding the position since October 2022.
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