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Controversial whistleblower housing report blocked in Merton Council meeting

A highly-contested report into whistleblowing allegations in a Merton housing association’s repairs and maintenance service was blocked for discussion during

Return to sender! Wandsworth readers fail to return £370,000 worth of library books

A Wandsworth parent who borrowed a £2 Ladybird book in 2005 has helped rack up a £370,000 book replacement bill

Number of Croydon families on housing benefit soars by more than 1,000%

Summary: There are more claimants in the South West London borough than anywhere else in the UK. Image: By Jas

Concern over littering in Merton as Conservatives condemn council’s policies

Summary: The latest Annual Residents Survey shows many residents are not satisfied. Image: By Ellie Pipe Merton residents are concerned

The big litter problem: Which side of the fence is Clapham on?

Summary: Litter costs Lambeth £7.3million a year. Image: By Sarah Lingard Clapham High Street was littered with debris last weekend

Litter outside Wandsworth stations reducing as new campaign proves effective

Summary: The number of people dropping cigarette butts has fallen dramatically. Image: By SWLondoner staff Wandsworth’s zero tolerance policy to smokers

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