A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the government has confirmed. The Department for Transport (DfT) had required Transport for London to undertake a review into bus service demand in July and September as part of the £1.08 billion emergency […]
July 2021
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‘Micro-flats’ developer Pocket Living eyes up New Eltham development
A company that specialises in developing “micro-flats” has begun consulting neighbours on plans to build next to New Eltham station. Pocket Living was at the centre of controversy three years ago when Greenwich’s Labour councillors revolted against plans to sell three plots of land on council estates to the company. The company specialises in building […]
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Community Spotlight: Help Creating Ground assist migrant women in temporary accommodation
Greenwich-based organisation Creating Ground works with women who have been affected by the UK’s “hostile environment” policies. Its director, LAURA MARZIALE, is looking for help and support with a project aimed at helping migrants stuck in temporary accommodation. Creating Ground is a not-for-profit organisation that works with women from migrant backgrounds to promote cross-cultural awareness, […]
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Euro 2020 final won’t be on Woolwich’s big screen as Covid cases climb
Sunday’s Euro 2020 final between England and Italy will not be shown on Woolwich’s big screen, Greenwich Council has confirmed, as coronavirus cases continue to climb across south-east London. The screen, which underwent a £123,000 upgrade at the start of last year, has been used for major sporting events over the years, but has been […]
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Greenwich planning chair clashes with residents in Charlton Riverside row
Greenwich’s chair of planning was ticked off by a former council leader on Tuesday night after he clashed with residents over what new buildings on the Charlton Riverside should look like. Labour councillor Stephen Brain challenged members of local lobby groups who are insisting that a masterplan drawn up to redevelop the area, involving building […]
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Covid jabs: Mass vaccination centre comes to Millwall’s Den as case rates jump
Millwall’s stadium will host a mass vaccination clinic for over-18s on Saturday as the push to get all SE Londoners inoculated against coronavirus continues. The pop-up clinic at The Den in Bermondsey follows similar events held at The Valley in recent weeks, which saw hundreds get their jabs at the home of Charlton Athletic. The […]
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Tear out flammable cladding to allow Deptford hotel to open, owner set to be told
Dangerous cladding on a Deptford housing development could be removed as part of plans to build a windowless 123-room hotel on its lower floors. Plans to convert the lower floors of Cavatina Point on Creek Road from commercial use to a hotel were halted a month ago after Greenwich councillors discovered that the block and […]
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Hills and Vales: You need to compromise, angry low-traffic zone residents told
Residents in Greenwich borough’s only low-traffic neighbourhood have been told they have to “compromise” over plans to allow traffic to run through their area during the morning rush house. Sarah Merrill, the cabinet member for transport, told BBC Radio London that residents and drivers needed to “find a way to share our space respectfully”. 853 […]
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