‘Unpopular’ Go Ape park plans set to be approved

‘Unpopular’ Go Ape park plans set to be approved

Unpopular plans to build a Go Ape ropes course in the middle of a South East London park are set to be approved by…

Ofsted says several areas need improvement at school, but praises leadership evaluation

Ofsted says several areas need improvement at school, but praises leadership evaluation

Cameron BlackshawMay 21, 2026

Ofsted has identified several areas needing improvement at a Bexley school where disadvantaged children perform well below the national average. The education standards authority…

Bromley key battleground in elections

Bromley key battleground in elections

Bromley is set to be a key battleground in next month’s local elections as Reform aims to take control of a London borough for…

Council leader: ‘our vision is most ambitious’

Council leader: ‘our vision is most ambitious’

The leader of Greenwich Council has called Labour’s vision for the borough “the most ambitious of any party” ahead of this week’s election. Greenwich…

Party manifestos announced for Bexley

Party manifestos announced for Bexley

Cameron BlackshawApr 30, 2026

All five major political parties have announced their plans for Bexley ahead of the local council elections on May 7. The Conservatives have controlled…

Reform changes tune on GLA split

Reform changes tune on GLA split

Cameron BlackshawApr 25, 2026

The battle to keep Bromley in London may already have been won after Reform appeared to change its tune on planning for another ‘Brexit’.…

Greenwich local election manifestos

Greenwich local election manifestos

Cameron BlackshawApr 23, 2026

The Greenwich Labour Party have offered every child £150 to buy a bike if they retain power next month, while Reform want to abolish…

1,500 homes approved on Greenwich Peninsula

1,500 homes approved on Greenwich Peninsula

Cameron BlackshawApr 16, 2026

Revamped plans to build 1,500 homes across several tower blocks on the Greenwich Peninsula have been approved. The Morden Wharf project—expected to be completed…

Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city

Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city

Cameron BlackshawApr 10, 2026

Nigel Farage has predicted some outer London boroughs will want to hold referenda in future to decide whether they want to remain part of…

Green councillor defends oil and gas career

Green councillor defends oil and gas career

A Greenwich Green councillor has defended his career in the oil and gas industry saying “it’s not really an issue”. Cllr Lakshan Saldin said…

Contentious LTN scheme has come into effect permanently this week

Contentious LTN scheme has come into effect permanently this week

Cameron BlackshawMar 27, 2026

A contentious LTN scheme in Greenwich has come into effect permanently this week. The West and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Scheme went live on…

Cutty Sark DLR re-opening

Cutty Sark DLR re-opening

Cameron BlackshawMar 24, 2026

“People power” has been praised for pushing through the refurbishment of a DLR station after it reopened with new escalators, a new lift and…