Plans for over 1,000 flats in New Cross that could have got in the way of the planned Bakerloo Line extension have been abandoned by developers. TfL is planning to extend the line from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham via Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate. But A2Dominion and Mount Anvil, along with Sainsbury’s, applied to build a new […]
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We still don’t want Bakerloo Line extension to Hayes, Bromley Council leader insists
The Conservative leader of Bromley Council has doubled down on his authority’s opposition to a potential extension of the Bakerloo Line to Hayes, saying Bromley town centre needs additional transport capacity instead. Colin Smith’s comments came after Labour councillors asked if he had ignored feedback from local residents who supported an extension of the line. […]
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10-storey development on site of Abbey Wood pub set for approval
Bexley councillors are poised to approve a 10-storey block of flats on the site of the old Harrow Inn pub, two months after their counterparts in Greenwich approved a five-storey development across the road. Members of Bexley’s planning committee will vote on whether to allow the housing association Peabody to build 66 flats on the […]
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‘You cowards’: Greenwich Council’s cabinet backs social care charge hike
Greenwich Council’s cabinet were branded “cowards” as they voted to impose new social care charges on Wednesday night, despite a last-ditch plea by campaigners to abandon them. The changes, which aim to claw back £1.6m in adult social care costs, are part of the council’s budget plans for the next four years. Jenny Hurst, who […]
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Climate carnival coming to Lewisham as it wins 2021 borough of culture
Lewisham Council has pledged to “deliver lasting social change” after being declared the London borough of culture for 2021. The award comes with £1.35 million to stage a 12 month-long programme of cultural events across the borough next year. Lewisham fought off competition from seven other shortlisted London boroughs – including a bid from Greenwich […]
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33-storey New Cross development could thwart TfL’s Bakerloo plans
Plans that could thwart current proposals to build the Bakerloo Line extension through New Cross have been published by developers. Transport for London is planning to extend the Tube line from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham via Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate. But A2Dominion and Mount Anvil, along with Sainsbury’s, have applied to build a new superstore and […]
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TfL to take Woolwich Ferry service in-house after year of disruption
Transport for London is to take over the operation of the Woolwich Ferry, after “unacceptable” delays over the past year. The free river crossing, which carried an estimated two million passengers each year between Woolwich and North Woolwich, is currently run by the Scottish contractor Briggs Marine on behalf of TfL. It has been run […]
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Stop Silvertown Tunnel, West Ham MP pleads in Parliament
The MP who represents the area where the Silvertown Tunnel’s northern exit will be has sharply criticised mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans for the new road, branding it a “dirty investment”. West Ham MP Lyn Brown added that politicians needed to make “green investments now” to avoid a “climate disaster”. The comments came during a Westminster Hall debate […]
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