Council scraps part of its new parking proposals, as consultation continues in four areas

Council scraps part of its new parking proposals, as consultation continues in four areas

Cameron BlackshawAug 16, 2025

Greenwich Council has scrapped the Shooters Hill and Plumstead parts of its new parking proposals. The council’s Sustainable Streets scheme hopes to bring in…

Jane Eyre Returns for Anniversary

Jane Eyre Returns for Anniversary

Michael HollandAug 3, 2025

Live Wire & Roughhouse Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Charlotte Bronte’s timeless classic Jane Eyre: an autobiography is coming to the Greenwich Theatre to mark a deeply…

Two Summer Specials for the Family

Two Summer Specials for the Family

Michael HollandJul 30, 2025

Greenwich Theatre has announced the cast for their summer season of family shows, a double bill of classic favourites The 3 Musketeers and The…

A drink or Two in Greenwich

A drink or Two in Greenwich

Michael HollandJul 28, 2025

A theatrical revival of pub culture First performed in 1989, Jim Cartwright’s play Two invites audiences into an evening at a classic British boozer,…

Future of children’s centres still unclear

Future of children’s centres still unclear

Cameron BlackshawJul 27, 2025

The future of Greenwich’s adventure playgrounds remains in doubt with the council set to make a decision on five sites after a public consultation.…

Flats above IKEA car park approved amid infrastructure fears

Flats above IKEA car park approved amid infrastructure fears

Cameron BlackshawJun 22, 2025

Plans to build 1,251 flats on top of the IKEA car park in Greenwich have been approved despite fears that living on the peninsula…

Seven candidates vying to be next councillor for Shooters Hill in Greenwich

Seven candidates vying to be next councillor for Shooters Hill in Greenwich

Cameron BlackshawJun 14, 2025

Seven candidates will stand in an upcoming Greenwich by-election following the resignation of a Labour councillor. Ivis Williams had been a councillor for seven…

Woolwich Ferry usage increase as motorists don’t want to pay tunnel charges

Woolwich Ferry usage increase as motorists don’t want to pay tunnel charges

Cameron BlackshawJun 13, 2025

Drivers say the Silvertown Tunnel opening has led to long queues for the Woolwich Ferry and a surge in the number of lorries boarding, with motorists preferring…

Greenwich Ikea objects to 1,200 flats on top of its carpark

Greenwich Ikea objects to 1,200 flats on top of its carpark

Cameron BlackshawJun 12, 2025

Greenwich planners want to approve plans to build over 1,200 flats on top of Ikea’s car park but the Swedish retail furniture giant is…

Cutty Sark DLR is now closed for a year

Cutty Sark DLR is now closed for a year

Cameron BlackshawJun 10, 2025

Cutty Sark DLR station is now closed for a year to allow four new escalators to be installed. According to Greenwich Council, the four…

One Georgie Orwell Going for Nothing

One Georgie Orwell Going for Nothing

Michael HollandJun 7, 2025

Writer gives away his musical The Catford Boy who played alongside Harry Cripps at Millwall, then First Division football in Finland but gave up…

Decision deferred on student tower blocks by Deptford Creek

Decision deferred on student tower blocks by Deptford Creek

Cameron BlackshawMay 31, 2025

A decision on whether two high-rise blocks of student accommodation by Deptford Creek will be built has been deferred after councillors voted for a…