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  1. Yinka Ilori’s Happy Street bridge works begin

    Work is under way to transform a dull railway bridge underpass in Wandsworth into a colourful ‘Happy Street’. London designer Yinka Ilori won the Wandsworth Council commission after consultation with local residents and his design was chosen by an expert panel as part of London Festival of Architecture. In collaboration with Network Rail, the fresh […]

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  2. Contemporary art gallery signs up to join Nine Elms arts cluster

    Nine Elms is set for an exciting programme of international contemporary art following confirmation that Matt’s Gallery is moving to a new gallery space on Ponton Road, SW8. In addition to boasting double-height gallery space, the building complex will provide two galleries, two artists’ studios, gallery shop and a project and events space. The building […]

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  3. Opening: Archlight Cinema

    A new boutique cinema has opened in Nine Elms and adds to the growing list of new restaurants, shops and businesses at Circus West Village at the foot of the iconic Battersea Power Station. Come enjoy the latest release films and much-loved classics at Archlight’s bespoke three screen cinema, purpose built for comfort, from the […]

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  4. Smart bin trial starts in Nine Elms

    Thessaly Road, SW8, has been chosen as one of 11 locations across Wandsworth to have a smart bin installed which is fitted with a sensor to alert the council’s waste team when the bins are full. The new bin follows the introduction of daily collections from litter bins along the riverside path and regular litter […]

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  5. James Capper to launch new mobile sculpture at Battersea Power Station

    British artist James Capper will unveil his new large-scale mobile sculpture MUDSKIPPER as this year’s Powerhouse Commission, an annual commission at Battersea Power Station. Unfortunately, performance demonstrations of MUDSKIPPER (scheduled for May 25 and 30 and June 9 and 10) have had to be postponed due to technical issues identified during final testing. The launch […]

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  6. Preferred location identified for Nine Elms Pimlico Bridge

    A new walking and cycling bridge will provide Londoners with access to the homes, jobs and leisure facilities being created in central London’s newest town centre at Nine Elms. A preferred location has been identified for a new Thames bridge linking Nine Elms and Pimlico by the bridge design team, appointed by Wandsworth Council. Crossing […]

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