Conservative, independent and Green councillors have challenged a decision to make the part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, meaning there will be a hearing about the issue at Woolwich Town Hall next month. Streets east and west of Greenwich Park have been closed to through traffic during peak times on weekdays since November […]
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Green light for two-way cycle route through Greenwich town centre
A two-way cycle lane will be installed on the north side of the Greenwich one-way system after plans were approved by Anthony Okereke, the council leader. The gyratory will remain for now, but space on College Approach used for waiting and loading will be given over to a new cycle lane. The plan also includes […]
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Plans for 1,700 flats at Lewisham Shopping Centre set for approval
Plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 new homes and a new mall could take a step forward next week when councillors decide whether or not to approve the scheme. Lewisham Council’s planning officers are recommending that the borough’s strategic development committee allows the project, with towers of […]
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City Hall approves 25-storey tower close to Abbey Wood station
Plans for a 25-storey tower across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project. The block, between Sedgemere Road and Harrow Manorway, will include 228 new homes. None will be for social rent – instead 34 would be on offer for between […]
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Woolwich Barracks could host 1,900 homes – but not Greenwich’s archives
Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028. Up to 1,920 homes could be built on the site – including converting the Grade II*-listed main building with its Georgian frontage, said to be one of the longest in […]
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‘Ray of light’ as council agrees to meet equestrian centre campaigners
Greenwich Council has agreed to meet campaigners who want to save the borough’s Olympic legacy equestrian centre from development. The “ray of light” came after Greenwich refused permission for the site in Shooters Hill to be designated an asset of community value – even though one of the conditions set for the original centre was […]
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Fears for adventure play centres after council consultation delayed
A consultation on the future of Greenwich Council’s adventure playcentres has been delayed — after promises that it would begin in the summer. The council approved plans in February to review the future of the five centres, which include activities such as ropeswings, zipwires and table tennis. It had hoped to save £400,000 from the […]
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Independents and Greens team up on Greenwich Council
The two councillors who quit Greenwich Labour last month have helped form a new political group on the council – but have lost their places on committees that scrutinise town hall policies. Ann-Marie Cousins and Lakshan Saldin, who left the ruling party three weeks ago, have now formed the Independent and Green group with Majella […]
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