Relief could be on the way for frustrated residents who live in streets east of Greenwich Park who have endured traffic jams since the introduction of an anti-ratrunning scheme the other side of the park. Greenwich Council has indicated it could spend some of £711,000 in funding from Transport for London on modal filters to […]
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Relief as plans for more weekend London City Airport flights shelved
Campaigners have voiced their relief at news that London City Airport has shelved plans to increase its operating hours. The airport published its long-term vision for the future today after a consultation with neighbours and passengers last summer. Campaign groups like Hacan East were previously concerned by suggestions the airport might seek to increase flights […]
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Greenwich councillors swallow doubts to back 1,750 homes on former Arsenal football ground
A major development of 1,750 new homes on land which was once home to Arsenal Football Club has been given the go-ahead by Greenwich councillors – despite strong reservations about the lack of local schools and healthcare facilities. The former industrial site at Griffin Manor Way, close to Plumstead bus garage, was the venue for […]
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TfL ‘monitoring’ effects of widened bus lanes through Charlton and Woolwich
Transport for London says it is monitoring the effects of widened bus lanes between Charlton and Woolwich after over 2,000 people signed a petition calling for them to be removed. The lanes have been widened between Anchor and Hope Lane and the Woolwich Ferry to assist buses and improve safety for cyclists, cutting the ordinary […]
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One-boat Woolwich Ferry and New Year closure as TfL set to take over
The Woolwich Ferry will run a one-boat service for the rest of the year as Transport for London makes preparations to run the service itself, taking over from the contractor Briggs Marine. While the coronavirus pandemic has seen the ferry run with just one boat for much of the year, the restricted service – with […]
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King’s Troop to stay in Woolwich but rest of barracks to be sold
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery is to stay in Woolwich, but the rest of the barracks is to be sold by the Ministry of Defence, the government announced this morning, bringing mixed news for local politicians’ campaign to keep SE18’s link with the military. Jeremy Quin, the minister for defence procurement, said in a […]
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Greenwich Council’s ‘residents’ rainbow’ cost over £200 per message
853 exclusive: A Greenwich Council project to put messages from residents on trees cost the borough a total of £95,000 – more than £200 per message – after it included a laser show which was branded an “epic fail”. The Residents’ Rainbow, which was launched in September, was a response to the coronavirus crisis. It […]
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Troy Court: Council tenants to get £6,500 to move out for new Woolwich leisure centre
Tenants in a council block in Woolwich town centre are to be given £6,500 to moving out so their homes can make way for a new leisure centre. Greenwich councillors are set to agree at a cabinet meeting next week to demolish Troy Court, which stands in the way of plans to build the new […]
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