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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 in as much detail as I could. 

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 Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment.

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 protect our loved ones from this horrific virus. 

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 called on people to show their support for local businesses following a difficult three months.

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 Our High Streets > Save Jobs.

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 million jobs, at a value of £20 billion, benefitting over a million businesses.

Councillor Calland has welcomed unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses in Wandsworth during the Coronavirus outbreak.

In Wandsworth 11,700 self-employed people are benefitting from £34.9M of support.

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 awards 2019.

Number 19 Bus Saved - Thank you for your support

I am delighted to confirm that following our campaign to protect this crucial local bus route, TfL have confirmed that no changes will be made to the Number 19 service.

Watching the Mayor’s budget debate the other week, it was disappointing to see that the phrase he used most often was ‘central government cuts’.