Residents on the Woolwich Dockyard Estate want clarity over the future of their homes after Greenwich Council named it as a site suitable for over 1,000 new homes – without warning them first. The estate, built around the old naval yard founded by Henry VIII, is singled out for possible redevelopment in the draft Local […]
News
Posted inNews
Lewisham Council challenges Sadiq Khan over affordable housing cut
Lewisham Council has joined two other boroughs in challenging Sir Sadiq Khan’s decision to cut targets for affordable housing in new developments. London’s planning policy says that developers should include 35 per cent “affordable housing” in their schemes – a term which covers social rented homes, shared ownership and privately-rented homes offered at a discount. […]
Posted inNews
Greenwich Council hopes for Sadiq Khan’s help to rescue Woolwich Exchange
Greenwich Council is hoping that London’s mayor will help with long-delayed plans to knock down shops and businesses around Woolwich Public Market for a major new housing and retail development. Traders have been left in limbo since plans for hundreds of homes, shops, restaurants and a new cinema in the old covered market were first announced […]
Posted inNews
Freedom Pass will remain, London Councils promises after protest at its HQ
The body representing London’s 32 boroughs has pledged to maintain the capital’s Freedom Pass, which allows free travel on public transport for those aged 66 or over, following pressure from campaigners. More than 10,000 Londoners and civic organisations had called on London Councils, which represents the boroughs and the City of London, to protect the […]
Posted inNews
HMO rules could be tightened further in updated draft of Greenwich’s Local Plan
Greenwich Council is planning to further tighten controls on new HMOs after residents said that its original plans were too weak. Local campaigns have sprung up in many parts of the borough because of the growth in family homes being bought by landlords and converted into bedsits – or homes in multiple occupation. While the […]
Posted inNews
Two-day London Marathon to bring 100,000 runners to the streets of Greenwich
A “one-time-only” double London Marathon will go ahead next year, organisers have confirmed – bringing 100,000 runners to the streets of Greenwich over the weekend of April 24 and 25. Organisers are promising a “citywide celebration of sport, music, and community” with a week-long series of events before the two days of races, and say […]
Posted inNews
Lewisham’s Model Market to reopen in ‘late summer’ with German Kraft in charge
Lewisham’s revived Model Market will open in “late summer” with the German Kraft brewery in charge of the operation, its owners have announced. Plans to bring back the much-loved street food market were announced last year, with the developer LandSec, which owns the site and the shopping centre, pledging to open up this spring. But […]
Posted inNews
Drivers face 20p increase in rush-hour tolls at Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
Car drivers using the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels face paying 20p more to use the crossings during the rush hour, according to Transport for London papers. A northbound car trip between 6am and 10am and a southbound journey between 4pm and 7pm will rise from £4 to £4.20 if plans are approved. All other trips […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.