Campaigners call HMP Wandsworth ‘grim and dysfunctional’ after latest report
Campaigners have said HMP Wandsworth remains “grim and dysfunctional”, after a new report found prisoners are still being held in “inhumane conditions”. Wandsworth Prison…
Wandsworth Tories ‘refuse to commit’ to Alton Estate regeneration masterplan
Wandsworth’s Tory administration has refused to commit to a regeneration masterplan that would see an estate rebuilt with more than half of the new…
TfL plans walking, cycling and bus changes for Wandsworth town centre
Wandsworth town centre could be transformed with better facilities for walking, cycling and bus journeys. Transport for London (TfL) is proposing changes it says…
NHS trust cuts wait for specialist children’s mental health service in Kingston
The number of Kingston children and young people waiting for community support for mild to moderate mental health problems has fallen by around 40…
Plans for statue of London’s first Black mayor given a boost
Plans to build a statue celebrating London’s first Black mayor have been revived, six years after a campaign for the monument was launched. Wandsworth…
Sicilian festival refused by Richmond’s licensing committee
Plans to hold a family-friendly Sicilian-themed festival in Richmond town centre next summer have been refused. Richmond Council rejected proposals to hold Marzamemi Festival…
Wandsworth Council to cut care staff as it looks to outsource reablement service
Long-serving care staff at Wandsworth Council could see their jobs cut as the local authority moves to outsource their work to the private sector.…
Kew Riverside Primary facing closure due to fall in pupils
A primary school in Richmond that has been praised by inspectors for nurturing pupils is facing closure. Richmond Council is proposing to close Kew…
Market in Kingston ‘shut for foreseeable future’ after fire
Kingston’s historic market square will remain shut for the foreseeable future after a fire destroyed traders’ stalls and damaged neighbouring businesses. Eight people were…
Outdoor saunas could be coming to Richmond as council explores new income generating ideas
Richmond Council is investigating local interest in outdoor saunas and how it could operate them in the borough, as it looks for ways to…
Wandsworth Council ‘to pay for 25 new police officers’
Wandsworth is set to get 25 new police officers patrolling the streets – because the council is paying for them. The local authority expects…
St George’s earmarked for new mental health department
St George’s Hospital, made famous by the TV series 24 Hours In A&E, is being considered for a new mental health emergency department, with…
