Lewisham Council officers have recommended that an 800-home development at Deptford Bridge be refused – but their counterparts in Greenwich believe it should go ahead. Both councils’ main planning committees will meet on September 24 to decide on the complex proposal for the former Lewisham College building, which straddles the boundary between the two boroughs. […]
Greenwich SE10 news
News stories about Greenwich, London SE10, from The Greenwich Wire.
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DLR’s new trains finally return to service on line to Woolwich
Long-awaited new trains for the Docklands Light Railway have returned to service, ten months after being withdrawn because one overshot a platform in wet weather. Three of the new B23 trains started running between Stratford International and Woolwich Arsenal in September last year, but were quickly pulled after the incident in November. The first of […]
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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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Silvertown Tunnel cycle shuttle bus could start taking foot passengers
The cycle shuttle bus for the Silvertown Tunnel could carry foot passengers in the future, according to Transport for London. Last week TfL released a glowing report into the progress of the new tunnel one year after it opened, saying that it had broadly reduced traffic congestion and that pollution levels had also fallen. The […]
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Community garden mural to brighten up Greenwich street corner
A mural based around a community garden is about to brighten up a street corner in east Greenwich – and neighbours are being invited to its unveiling. French artist ATMA is putting together the work on the side of Fingal’s Bakery, on the corner of Woodland Crescent and Trafalgar Road. The artwork was created through […]
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Secret Cinema gets green light – but Greenwich Peninsula traffic chaos criticised
Councillors have backed plans to bring Secret Cinema to Greenwich Peninsula – but the chair of planning had harsh words about the traffic jams that bring bus services to a standstill after events at the nearby O2. The immersive film show company will move to a 1,500-seat venue close to the London Cable Car for […]
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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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Thameslink abandons plans to cut rail services on Fridays
Plans to cut the frequency of Thameslink services every Friday have been scrapped, the state-run train company has said after the proposals were made public by a freedom of information request. Off-peak Thameslink trains through Greenwich are already being cut to hourly during the summer school holidays, which begin next week. The summer cuts to […]
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