The Blackheath fireworks display could become a two-day event in future if Lewisham councillors grant a new licence next week. Last year’s display was the first since 2019 and the first to charge an admission fee after being taken over by the company behind the display at Alexandra Park in north London. While Slammin’ Events […]
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News about Blackheath, London SE3 – including Westcombe Park – from The Greenwich Wire.
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Greenwich needs clarity on two-day London Marathon plans, organisers told
Businesses and residents in Greenwich affected by next year’s double London Marathon need clarity on the arrangements for the event, organisers have been told. While those who live and work inside the area closed off by the race are used to the single day’s disruption the marathon usually causes, next year’s event will be over […]
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Eltham’s historic tram shelters go up for auction with Blackheath car park
Three historic tram shelters in Eltham which date back more than 100 years will go up for auction next month, along with a car park in Blackheath which was pulled from sale last year. The buildings in Well Hall Road once formed part of a terminus at St John’s Church, but served as public toilets […]
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Cycle track could run across Blackheath as part of route to Eltham
A two-way cycle path could be put in place across Blackheath as part of revived plans to create a better route for riders between Greenwich Park and Eltham. But Greenwich Council has backed away from earlier proposals to close roads to motor vehicles as part of the scheme. A two-way cycle track would be installed […]
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Blackheath Fireworks will return for 2026 – but free displays unlikely to come back
The Blackheath fireworks display will be back again this year – but the free displays of the past are unlikely to return in future, Lewisham councillors have been told. A generation of SE Londoners grew up with free displays on Blackheath, lasting for about 30 years until 2019, with crowds of up to 100,000 people […]
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Private landlords in most of Greenwich set to need licences from 2027
Private landlords across most of Greenwich borough will need licensing to let homes out from next year if council plans are approved. Greenwich Council already operates a licensing scheme in Woolwich, Plumstead and Shooters Hill, but said its experiences in discovering damp and mould, fire risks, pests and other hazards persuaded it that a wider […]
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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 […]
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Greenwich’s first 29 Lime bike bays confirmed – with Forest set to join too
Greenwich Council will finally introduce an initial 29 parking bays for Lime bikes – and is set to sign an agreement so Forest bike users will have to use them too. Plans to introduce 55 locations were revealed in August last year, mostly in Deptford, Greenwich and Blackheath, but objections by residents mean this total […]
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