Reform changes tune on GLA split
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
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
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
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
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
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
“People power” has been praised for pushing through the refurbishment of a DLR station after it reopened with new escalators, a new lift and…
176-year-old pub demolition plans refused again
Plans to demolish a 176-year-old pub in Woolwich and replace it with flats have been rejected for a second time. Greenwich Council has refused…
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre planning application submitted
The Mayor of London has revealed full details of his £130m plans to transform the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace Park…
Student towers by Deptford Creek refused on appeal
Plans to build two high-rise student tower blocks by Deptford Creek have been refused on appeal eight months after their initial rejection. The Planning…
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…
