Extra floor to be added to block of flats, despite objections
Plans to add an extra floor to a five-storey block of flats in Greenwich have been approved despite strong objections from residents living below.…
Council hits back at claims it ‘airbrushed’ opposition to LTNs in Greenwich
Greenwich Council has denied claims it “airbrushed” evidence of public opposition in reports concerning a contentious Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme. The South London…
Council to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent and spend £26.4m of its reserves
Bromley Council is set to raise its council tax by 4.99 per cent and spend £26.4m of its reserves to balance next year’s books.…
Plans to build 258 homes on a former sports club ground in Blackheath revealed
Plans to build 258 homes on a former sports club ground in Blackheath have been revealed. Developer Derreb Limited has unveiled its Moorehead Way…
Council tax rise and £7.1m in savings in bid to bridge budget gap
Greenwich Council is set to raise its council tax by 4.99 per cent in April, resulting in a payment increase of £1.85 per week…
Pothole row between MP and council continues
Bexley Council has insisted it is in an “exceptionally good position” when comparing its roads to others across the country while the local MP has…
Noise limits placed on Woolwich restaurant
Extra noise limits have been placed upon an African restaurant and bar in Woolwich town centre after a local resident complained of noise and…
Plans to build London’s largest theatre have been approved
Plans to build London’s largest theatre on the Greenwich Peninsula have been approved. Greenwich Council gave the green light to the borough’s very own…
Traffic wardens striking this week
Traffic wardens in Bromley will undertake strike action for four days this week as they continue their campaign for higher pay. The wardens have…
Christmas bin collection dates
Bexley Council has released its festive bin collection schedule as well as details on how borough residents can dispose of Christmas trees. There will…
Council scraps most of its controversial parking scheme
Greenwich Council has scrapped most of its plans to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZs) across the borough following widespread public backlash. The council announced…
New Woolwich Waves leisure to open on New Year’s Day
Greenwich Council has revealed the opening date of the new Woolwich Waves leisure centre. The borough’s new flagship leisure facility in Woolwich town centre…
