Category: London Borough News
Adrian Knowles Is Wandsworth’s New Mayor
Wandsworth’s new Mayor entered the history books on Thursday, May 17, as he used sign language to formally accept his new role. Councillor Adrian Knowles, who has represented Roehampton and Putney Heath on Wandsworth Council for the past six years, had an interpreter by his side while he used sign to open his speech – [...]
Bulgari Comes To London
May 28 is set to be a memorable day for Knightsbridge as it unveils one of the most lavish hotels to date – Bulgari hotel and residences. What makes it even more memorable is the fact that it will be the first new luxury hotel to be built in London in the last 40 years. [...]
Fitzroy Square Summer Street Entertainers
Free lunch time entertainment in Fitzroy Square Gardens for residents and passers-by. On various Thursdays from May to September the Jubilee Statue in Fitzroy Square Gardens will be transformed into a stage area. Expect international performers from the world of opera, circus, poetry, music and dance to entice you to rest and enjoy exciting, funny [...]
Wandsworth Bears All – Council To Keep Locals Updated
Fresh data has been published on the council’s website giving residents the latest information on the town hall’s performance. The updated information appears at the open council and allows residents to check on how the council is performing on a wide range of issues. Residents can now see the latest A level and GCSE scores, [...]
London Boroughs Supports Railway Proposal
Wandsworth Council’s proposal for a new direct rail services between Waterloo and Heathrow has won support from more London boroughs. Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham Councils are backing the scheme as a key measure to improve surface access to the airport and to ease congestion on the Piccadilly Line. The service would include stops in [...]
Battersea Park gallery To Host A Slow Bike Race
A bike race that rewards the slowest competitor is one of the unique sports-related events being held at the Pump House Gallery next weekend. The Battersea Park gallery’s regular Monthly Do event is scheduled to be a celebration of alternative sport for all on Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20. Artists will be exploring [...]
HMS Belfast Summer Jamboree
Celebrations aboard HMS Belfast will be full steam ahead when it opens again on 18 May. To mark the end of 6 months’ repair work, the WW2 warship will be hosting a weekend of exciting activities that enable visitors to explore its unique seafaring history. During the Jamboree on 26-27 May, visitors will be able [...]
The Chelsea Flower Show 2012
Every year the grounds of the Royal Hospital are transformed into show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make up the world’s most famous flower show. The Chelsea Flower Show is attended by 157,000 visitors each year. The number is limited by the capacity of the 11-acre ground. Tickets must be purchased [...]
Capitalising Landlords – The Dark Side Of The Olympics
As the Olympics nears it’s opening, there has been an alarming increase of landlords “giving the boot” to their loyal tenants or increasing rental prices all for the sake of making some extra cash. A recent survey conducted by BBC news has highlighted the shocking trend of landlords evicting tenants without proper notice or on [...]
Wandsworth Arts Festival 2012
The 2012 Wandsworth Arts Festival will be officially launched at Southside Shopping Centre this Friday, May 11. The council-led festival, which runs until May 27, will feature more than 40 events once it has been formally launched by Wandsworth’s cabinet member for culture, Councillor Jonathan Cook. It culminates with an outdoor artistic celebration like no [...]
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