The Green Chain Walk is one of SE London’s best-known walking routes – but a chance to explore a little-known “missing” section of the route is on offer this month. The network of walking routes was first developed in the 1970s as part of a collaboration between neighbouring boroughs. It has been expanded over the […]
Greenwich SE10 news
News stories about Greenwich, London SE10, from The Greenwich Wire.
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New Greenwich Council homes delayed after building firm collapses
Two major Greenwich Council home-building projects have been delayed because a sub-contractor has gone into administration. Modpods International had been appointed by Elkins, the main contractor, to build homes at Sam Manners House in east Greenwich and the Brook Estate in Kidbrooke as part of its Greenwich Builds programme to build 1,750 new council homes. […]
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Children centres to go as Greenwich Council’s £33m cuts start to bite
Children’s centres in 13 locations across Greenwich borough face closure as part of the cash-strapped council’s plans to save £33.7 million. There are currently 23 centres in the borough, which offer early years education and childcare, healthcare services, early identification of children with special needs, family support and careers services . Four of the centres […]
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Rush-hour Greenwich LTN gets final go-ahead with extra monitoring
A rush-hour low-traffic neighbourhood in parts of Greenwich and Blackheath will go ahead after all, but with additional monitoring and consultation in neighbouring areas. The decision means that through north-south through traffic will be barred from streets east and west of Greenwich Park between 7-10am and 3-7pm on weekdays. Those streets include Point Hill, Crooms […]
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Royal Observatory Greenwich plans new galleries in major revamp
Plans have been submitted for a major refurbishment of the Royal Observatory, including a new entrance pavilion, new galleries and landscaping works to better connect it with Greenwich Park. The observatory was founded in 1675 on a site chosen by Sir Christopher Wren, its original designer, and was the country’s first purpose-built building for scientific […]
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Blur’s Parklife on the Greenwich Peninsula – 30 years on
It is one of British music’s best-known videos – and it was filmed in Greenwich 30 years ago this week. On August 8 and 9, 1994, Blur, filmed their promo for Parklife outside the Pilot pub and set of cottages on the Greenwich Peninsula. It was directed by Pedro Romhanyi. In the decades since, the area […]
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Tower by River Thames loses two floors over Greenwich heritage fears
Two floors have been lopped off plans for a new tower block by the River Thames after a warning that Greenwich town centre could lose its status as a world heritage site. The property giant Criterion Capital had hoped to build a 35-storey block with twin 23-storey towers at Enderby Wharf. Plans were deferred by […]
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‘Independent living’ homes open on site of Royal Hill community garden
Homes for nine people with learning disabilities and autism have been opened on the site of an old community garden in west Greenwich. The Royal Hill Independent Living Service, which can accommodate nine residents, was unveiled by Anthony Okereke, the Greenwich Council leader, last week. Residents will live in five one-bedroom flats and a four-bedroom […]
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