In case you missed it this week in Battersea

Every Sunday be sure to check out our website for a round up of the week's highlights.

As the weekend draws to a close, catch up on anything you may have missed during the week.

Tory MP claiming taxpayers money for rent while owning a plush flat in Battersea

Geoffrey Cox has come under fire after it was revealed that the former attorney general has been claiming money to rent a property in London while he earns money renting out a flat in a mansion block in Battersea.

Vibrant new music venue coming to Nine Elms

Construction started this week for a brand new music venue in Nine Elms, the building was awarded to registered charity World Heart Beat and is due to be opened in in autumn 2022.

Battersea's MP called out to set the record straight

After conducting several media interviews last week Marsha de Cordova was called out by council leader Ravi Govindia to set the record straight over accusations that her concerns over offensive street names were ignored by the council.

Don't touch the birds: Royal parks warn amid bird flu outbreak

Visitors to the royal parks have been warned not to touch or feed the birds amid a bird flu outbreak.

Yesterday XR Wandsworth hosted an alternative climate change festival

XR Wandsworth held an event outside the Battersea Arts Centre yesterday to raise awareness on climate change after accusing the council of greenwashing.

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