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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council plans £767,000 street cleaning boost
Wandsworth Council is proposing an annual £767,000 investment in street cleaning, including more frequent sweeping and jet washing. The initiative would be funded by reintroducing charges for bulky waste collections, a move that has drawn criticism.
Wandsworth3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · HaveringHavering Council prepares 'step-in' action over Rainham waste site
Havering Council is preparing to use 'step-in' powers to implement a £300,000 temporary solution at the 'Rainham volcano' waste site. The move follows an eight-year dispute with landowner Jerry O'Donovan over remediation efforts.
Havering4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster waste depot costs soar to £13.5m
Westminster City Council's new waste depot at Mandela Way is now projected to cost £13.5 million, more than double the initial £6.6 million estimate. The increase is due to unforeseen subsurface issues requiring substantial foundation and drainage work. The depot will support 40 new electric refuse vehicles.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45