Metropolitan Police bolstered by 1,369 extra police officers Saturday, 30 January, 2021 New statistics show that over 6,620 extra officers have been recruited through the Conservative Government’s police recruitment drive, with 1,369 more in London alone. This shows that the Government remains on track to deliver on its manifesto commitment to recruit 20,000 extra officers by 2023, and that the first target of 6,000 new officers by March 2021 has already been exceeded. These new... Local News
Cllr Calland welcomes extra Government support for local Councils providing vital services during COVID-19 31st October 2020 Cllr Louise Calland, Conservative GLA Candidate for Merton & Wandsworth, has welcomed £7.5m in extra support from the Government to Merton Council and... Local News
Recent Transport Changes Around The A24 2nd September 2020 I have been engaging with many of you over the last few weeks about recent trial changes on and around the A24. Bit of a long thread below, but I wanted to get... Local News
Cllr Calland welcomes £301,162 in additional Government funding to crack down on burglary and theft in local crime hotspots 29th July 2020 Cllr Louise Calland has welcomed the announcement that Metropolitan Police will receive £301,162 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer... Local News
Cllr Louise Calland: Our Road To Recovery 13th July 2020 Living in Wandsworth I know that the past few months have been really difficult for our community. We have all made huge sacrifices to protect our NHS and... Local News
Cllr Calland Urges People To Help Tourism Bounce Back In Merton & Wandsworth Following Reopening On The 4th Of July 3rd July 2020 Cllr Louise Calland has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on the 4th of July, giving a boost for up to 3190 businesses in Merton & Wandsworth, and... Local News
Cllr Calland Encourages Merton & Wandsworth To Shop Locally 19th June 2020 I have launched the #ShopLocal campaign in Merton & Wandsworth to help save local businesses and jobs. This campaign has a simple message: Shop Local > Protect... Local News
Merton Benefits From Unprecedented Measures Announced By The Chancellor 13th June 2020 The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has supported nearly 9... Local News
Councillor Calland Welcomes Unprecedented Economic Support For Wandsworth 13th June 2020 Councillor Calland has welcomed unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses in Wandsworth during the Coronavirus outbreak. In Wandsworth 11... Local News
Pocket Living housing scheme for Wandsworth first time buyers wins prestigious RIBA award 30th May 2019 An innovative affordable housing scheme aimed at first time buyers in Wandsworth has been named as one of this year’s winners in the prestigious RIBA London... Local News
