London’s Labour mayor Sadiq Khan has doubled-down on his support for the Silvertown Tunnel – claiming the coronavirus pandemic simply highlights the need for the controversial crossing. Preliminary work has begun on the £1.2 billion new road between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, which Khan’s administration says will “eliminate” congestion at the Blackwall […]
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TfL refused to pay for ‘paint on road’ cycle route on Plumstead High Street
Greenwich Council’s plans for a major new cycle route included a stretch that was little more than paint on a main road – despite long-established guidance calling for riders to be given segregated routes instead. The plans for a route from Woolwich to Abbey Wood called for cyclists to mix with lorries and buses on […]
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At last: Work to begin on improving Greenwich’s ‘not fit for humans’ Angerstein roundabout
Work is about to begin on making the notorious Angerstein roundabout in east Greenwich safer for cyclists – eleven years after rider Adrianna Skyrzpiec died at the traffic troublespot, sparking demands for the junction to be improved. Preparatory work is to begin this week on making the junction safe as part of a new route […]
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Greenwich café refused government help sees business boom again
A park café owner who was told by a government helpline to get a job in a supermarket has reopened her business and given it a makeover after her customers rallied round to raise money. Pistachios In The Park, in East Greenwich Pleasaunce, opened up for business five weeks ago following its enforced closure. The […]
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Morden Wharf: Home for royal barge could feature in Greenwich Peninsula development
A possible home for a royal barge features in proposals to build 1,500 new homes on the west side of Greenwich Peninsula, which have been submitted to planners. The £770m scheme for Morden Wharf includes a landscaped park by the River Thames as well as commercial, retail and community space. U+I, which is behind the […]
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Greenwich’s Vanbrugh pub developer appeals again after housing rejected
The developer that wants to build housing on land behind one of Greenwich’s best-loved pubs has appealed to planning inspectors for a second time after its latest proposal was rejected by Greenwich Council. Hamna Wakaf Ltd wanted permission to build a three-storey property on land between the beer garden of The Vanbrugh pub and Vanbrugh […]
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Virtual consultations fine for our new homes, Greenwich Council says
Greenwich Council has defended launching virtual consultations into two new housing developments, weeks after one of its senior councillors criticised developers for doing the same. Last week the council launched two short consultations into developments at Well Hall Road in Eltham and Sam Manners House in east Greenwich. The Well Hall Road development would see […]
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Pelton Arms and East Greenwich Pleasaunce café appeal for funds to survive
Two of Greenwich’s best-loved venues – the Pelton Arms pub and Pistachios café in East Greenwich Pleasaunce – have launched crowdfunding appeals to help them survive the coronavirus crisis. Over the past 11 years, the Pelton Arms has built up a reputation as one of south-east London’s best music venues as well as being a […]
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