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Property & Planning · LewishamLewisham refuses 802‑home Deptford Creek scheme, mayor declines to intervene
Lewisham Council rejected a cross‑borough plan for 802 homes on either side of Deptford Creek in late September 2026. Greenwich approved its part on 13 October, but the mayor will not use his powers to reverse the decision. The development offers only 24 affordable units, 5 % of the total, and the Secretary of State may still intervene.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council tightens HMO rules as three conversions face refusal on 27 Oct
Greenwich Council introduced a 130 sqm minimum and a three‑property limit for new HMOs. Planners have recommended refusal for three conversion applications slated for the 27 October Local Planning Committee, and unlicensed landlords could be fined up to £40,000.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich Council to install 108 new cycle hire bays
Greenwich Council is planning to install 108 new cycle hire parking bays across the borough, expanding services to areas like Eltham and Plumstead. Funding is being provided by cycle hire companies Lime and Forest, alongside Transport for London.
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Local News · GreenwichCharity seeks to save Woolwich leisure centre from demolition
A Muslim charity is attempting to prevent the demolition of Woolwich's Waterfront Leisure Centre, proposing to transform it into a youth development centre. The Ramolik Youth Coalition has applied for the site to be declared an asset of community value, challenging Greenwich Council's demolition plans.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichDLR extension to Thamesmead moves closer after consultation
More than 550 people and organisations responded to Transport for London's public consultation on the DLR extension plans. The proposed route includes two new stations and a tunnel under the Thames, linking Thamesmead with Beckton Riverside.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council partially upholds complaint over neighbour's behaviour
A Greenwich Council resident in Abbey Wood has had her complaint partially upheld after enduring years of anti-social behaviour from a neighbour, including urine being thrown from a window. The council has issued multiple warning letters and introduced a new policy.
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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council pays £1,000 for dropped kerb delays
Greenwich Council has paid a resident £1,000 after a five-day period where his car was trapped on his driveway. The payment follows significant delays and poor communication regarding dropped kerb extension works.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich proposes blanket 20mph speed limit for all roads
Greenwich Council is proposing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit to improve road safety and make rules easier for drivers. Data shows most serious road incidents in the last decade occurred on roads with higher speed limits.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Local News · GreenwichGreenwich seeks clarity on two-day London Marathon 2027
Organisers of the 2027 London Marathon are being urged to provide clear arrangements for residents and businesses in Greenwich. The event, scheduled for April 24 and 25, is expected to raise £150 million for charity but raises concerns about two days of disruption.
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Local News · GreenwichWinn Road residents face split council services
Winn Road in south east London is divided between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. This split means residents on opposite sides of the same street experience different council services and face unique challenges, particularly regarding road safety.
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Local News · GreenwichWoodland Terrace homes declared dangerous after parapet collapse
Greenwich Council has issued dangerous structure notices to most homes in Woodland Terrace, Charlton, after a parapet collapsed on August 22. Approximately 20 households are currently unable to return to their properties, which are situated between two Lovell development sites.
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Local News · GreenwichCharlton events venue gets licence despite noise team objections
Greenwich Council has issued a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air events venue at the Stone Foundries site in Charlton. The decision follows objections from the council's noise team over data accuracy and potential noise pollution for nearby residents.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichLime bikes block Greenwich foot tunnel
Dozens of Lime e-hire bikes have been repeatedly dumped in the Greenwich foot tunnel, blocking access and prompting concerns from residents. Greenwich Council is working with neighbouring boroughs to address the ongoing issue.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichCharlton Riverside regeneration to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London have announced plans to regenerate Charlton Riverside, aiming to create 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades. The project, part of the council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, has no confirmed funding yet.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichGreenwich Council to lead 8,000-home Charlton Riverside regeneration
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London announced a joint plan on 3 August 2026 to regenerate Charlton Riverside. The scheme aims to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades, though funding details remain undisclosed.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichSecret Cinema’s Greenwich Peninsula licence hearing set for 11 August
Greenwich Council will decide on 11 August whether Secret Cinema can sell alcohol until midnight at its new 1,500-seat venue on the Greenwich Peninsula. Two local residents have raised concerns about late-night disturbance to nearby homes.
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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich Market open daily as most Googled local question revealed
Greenwich Market operates every day of the week, answering one of the most frequent online searches about the borough. The Royal Borough of Greenwich also fields questions about its MPs, famous sites, and the origins of its name.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich Council proposes two-way cycle track across Blackheath
Greenwich Council has launched a public consultation on a two-way cycle track across Blackheath, part of a revised route to Eltham. The scheme drops earlier proposals to close roads to motor traffic but includes shared paths and turning restrictions to reduce rat-running.
Greenwich5 min readTrust 52 · Craft 65 · Hype 35