Author: Cyril Richert

Photo of the Green Party leaflet endorsed by CJAG (or vice and versa)

The Clapham Junction Action Group (CJAG) has been helping the local community since 2008. We prevented a plan to erect two 42-storey skyscrapers on top of the station (see HERE).

We constantly campaign to support local residents on their planning issues, inform on the latest consultations and key social issues, participate in workshops and forums, work with other community groups… Just browse this website and you will find +700 articles!

With this background, being represented in the Council and standing as a Councillor is a natural extension of our dedication to improve the area where we live and help the community.

It is the possibility to bring our expertise to the Council, share ideas and experience to make impact and changes, listen and learn from other councillors with cooperation at the heart of our project. But this is also the opportunity to get better access to the Council resources, engage directly with officers and get more help and support for residents and local communities.

With the Local Election on 5 May 2022, there is an opportunity to raise attention to the local residents. At this occasion (and because CJAG is not a charity nor a registered organisation currently), we took the opportunity to run with the Green Party, which not only shares and support fully our campaigns, but can provide us with the necessary knowledge and help during the electoral process (as I said, it’s about cooperation!). Continue reading →

Author: Cyril Richert

Latest leaflet from the Conservatives in Wandsworth with their pledge of £0 Council Tax

In a last minute announcement, Wandsworth Council is sending leaflets to all residents with a pledge to cut Council Tax to… zero, if re-elected.

In their latest move, Wandsworth Conservatives pledge to scrap completely the Council tax if they are still in control of the Council after the local election next month, on 5th May.

Some of you might have already received the leaflet pictured above, but we’ve heard that they aim at delivering their latest communication to all Wandsworth residents before the end of the week. In their paper, they explain: Continue reading →

Author: Cyril Richert

Wandsworth Town Hall – Credit: Google Map

Having the lowest Council tax in the country has been for decades the biggest message branded  by the Conservatives during Wandsworth Council elections. Whether this has been the reason for their success (implying that people only care about money) has yet to be shown but it has become such a landmark of Wandsworth borough that nowadays the Labour party feel a strong need to display a similar commitment.

In this article, we will analyse the announcement made by the Labour and eventually what is the truth about the low Council Tax, what it really means in term of budget and services and actually… is it possible to change drastically Wandsworth Council’s tax? Continue reading →