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…
Mayor criticised for 2019 cycling bridge cancellation as he hails launch of electric River Thames ferry
Londoners are being saddled with “overpriced ferry tickets” after City Hall scrapped a free pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames, the Mayor…
Council ‘sets precedent’ by rejecting HMO on residential street after huge local backlash
Sutton Council has gone against its own officers’ advice and rejected plans to convert a family home on a narrow residential street into an…
Foot tunnel regeneration plan agreed
Plans to undertake a “full tunnel regeneration” of the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels are in the pipeline. Greenwich Council’s acting cabinet member for…
Mayor opens Wellesley Road crossing
The new Wellesley Road crossing opened on December 3rd, with Mayor Jason Perry calling it the “final missing link” in reconnecting a road that…
Cabinet approves demolition of tower block full of fire safety issues
A South London tower block riddled with multiple fire safety issues is to be demolished following cabinet approval on Tuesday (December 2). Marie Curie…
Sutton Life Centre relaunch as SEND hub
The Sutton Life Centre has reopened after years of underuse, transformed into what organisers are describing as a “one-stop shop” for young people with…
Mitcham to get new banking hub after last branch closure
A new shared banking hub will soon restore in-person banking to Mitcham as the town prepares to lose its last remaining bank. The proposal…
Council hit by cyber attack is investigating a data breach
A council hit by a cyber attack is investigating a data breach after discovering some information has been copied and taken away. Kensington and…
Forgotten World War One heroes to receive their own headstones after unmarked graves found
Two dozen First World War heroes who were buried in unmarked graves for over a century are set to be honoured for their contributions…
Catford Police Station plans approved
A former South London police station will be converted into dozens of new flats after the plans were unanimously approved by councillors on Tuesday…
Greenwich launches a toilet map
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a brand-new public toilet map to make it easier for residents and visitors. Toilet Map, created in collaboration with…


















