In the last of a series of pieces from the main political parties in the borough, Greenwich Council leader DENISE HYLAND outlines why her Labour group deserve your vote on Thursday. Labour has achieved a great deal in Royal Greenwich: we have worked to protect the most vulnerable; supported schools – with our primary schools […]
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‘Why you should vote Plumstead Party for Greenwich Council on 3 May’
In the penultimate of 853‘s series of articles from local parties ahead of the Greenwich Council elections, ALISON MILLER sets out why, if you live in Glyndon, Plumstead or Shooters Hill wards, you should vote for the Plumstead Party this Thursday. The Plumstead Party is a new residents’ group which is contesting the 2018 Greenwich […]
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‘Why you should vote Liberal Democrat in Greenwich on 3 May’
With less than a week to go until Greenwich Council elections on Thursday 3 May, 853 is running a series of articles from the main parties. Eltham North candidate ANDREW CHAMBERLAIN explains why you should give your votes to the Liberal Democrats. Over a century ago, Liberals instigated the setting up of the modern democratic […]
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‘Why you should vote Conservative in Greenwich on 3 May’
It’s election time on Thursday 3 May, when Londoners will be choosing who runs their local councils. In the second of a special series of articles from party representatives, Greenwich Conservatives leader MATT HARTLEY sets out why you should back his party. The Labour Party has run Greenwich Council since 1971 – and as much […]
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‘Why you should vote Green in Greenwich on 3 May’
Londoners go to the polls on Thursday 3 May to elect their local councils. In the first of a special series of articles from party representatives, local Green Party co-ordinator DAN GARRUN outlines what his party has to offer the people of Greenwich. In this election, the Green Party is standing on a platform of […]
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East Greenwich’s Thames Path set to open again by September
The Thames Path on the west side of Greenwich Peninsula has been largely closed for two years – but Greenwich Council now expects the walkway to be open again by September, with developer Barratt hoping to have some of the work finished by May. GUY MIDDLETON takes a look behind the closure signs to see […]
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‘Grove Park Youth Club campaigners look to hopeful future – can you help them?’
A group of Grove Park residents is involved in negotiations with Lewisham Council to reclaim and re-open an historic youth club on Marvels Lane that has been closed for five years. A recent announcement from Sadiq Khan has given them new hope – as local resident ALICE TROY-DONOVAN explains. The Grove Park Youth Club Building […]
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‘We’re treated like children’: Royal Museums Greenwich staff explain why they’re going on strike
Front of house staff at Royal Museums Greenwich are striking on Saturday, for the second time this year, over changes to their contracts imposed last November. ALICE TROY-DONOVAN spoke to staff about why they need a pay rise – as well as a chance to sit down. “There are members of staff who can only […]
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