Plans for 1,251 flats on top of Greenwich Ikea’s car park have been passed by councillors – even though the Swedish furniture chain warned it may take legal action over the decision. Greenwich Council’s planning board was split on the issue – with only three of six councillors present voting to approve the scheme. The […]
Charlton SE7 news
News stories about Charlton, London SE7, from The Greenwich Wire.
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Open day to show off animal park that was threatened with closure
It is five months since residents fought off Greenwich Council’s plans to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park – now the gates are being thrown open this weekend so locals can see what all the fuss was about. More than 10,000 people signed a petition against the proposal, forcing the cash-strapped council to withdraw its plans, […]
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Solar panels to brighten outlook at Charlton Athletic’s Valley
Charlton Athletic are planning to install giant solar panels on two stands at The Valley. Details of the plans have been lodged with Greenwich Council, a week after the club signed a deal to have a new floodlight system installed at the stadium. The two arrays would run the length of the West Stand and […]
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Flats near Thames Barrier approved despite noise and pollution worries
Plans for up to 500 homes next to the Thames Barrier have been approved by Greenwich councillors – but they raised worries about noise and pollution before doing so. The blocks on Herringham Road would be in between the flood barrier operations centre and an asphalt plant operated by Tarmac, which is protected by laws […]
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Season ticket prices leap as Charlton Athletic fans celebrate promotion
Charlton Athletic fans are still pinching themselves after their side secured promotion to the Championship on Sunday with victory against Leyton Orient at Wembley. Macaulay Gillesphey’s 31st-minute free kick was enough to separate the two London sides in a closely contested League One play-off final, with nearly 40,000 watching from the Charlton end of the […]
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Flats next to the Thames Barrier could finally be approved after seven years
Plans to build up to 500 homes next to the Thames Barrier could be approved by Greenwich councillors next week – seven years after proposals were first submitted. The Flint Glass Wharf development, on the site of an old glassworks, would replace a go-kart track, a paintball and laser-tag centre, two churches and a waste […]
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Wembley fever hits Charlton Athletic fans as play-off final awaits
Charlton Athletic fans have been spending the weekend securing their seats at Wembley Stadium for the League One play-off final – a London derby against Leyton Orient. Nearly 37,000 tickets went on sale on Saturday afternoon, with the keenest away followers given first priority in the online sale, followed by season-ticket holders and others with […]
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Charlton’s Our Lady of Grace can stay another year – but row over church goes on
The congregation at Our Lady of Grace in Charlton have been told their church can stay for another year – but the row between two Catholic communities over its long-term future goes on. The building, a local landmark on Charlton Road, is owned by the Augustinians of the Assumption, a Catholic congregation that founded it […]
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