Greenwich marks Black History Month with local events

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Royal Borough of Greenwich is celebrating Black History Month with inclusive events and activities for residents to engage, learn, and connect. In addition to the University of Greenwich’s partnership with Charlton Athletic Football Club’s annual Red,

Greenwich Council receives new planning applications

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council has received the latest planning applications, detailing new proposals and developments under review across the borough. Plans for additional additions, loft conversions, tree removal and crown reductions, and renovations to both residential and public buildings

Greenwich riverside pub wins outdoor seating appeal

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlord of a landmark Greenwich riverside pub says there is “no glee” after winning an appeal to keep its outdoor seating, calling the inquiry unnecessary. The benches and tables outside the Trafalgar Tavern were to be

Greenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlash

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich CouncilGreenwich Council funding cut of £24.7m sparks backlashfaces a £24.7m funding cut under Labour plans, with critics accusing local councillors of “shameless hypocrisy” for staying silent. A dramatic shift in funding away from ‘inner London‘ boroughs,

Greenwich Council projects £136.8m deficit by 2029

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council projects a £136.8m deficit within four years, with a £45.1m gap expected next year, according to new financial forecasts. Despite this budget gap, Greenwich Council maintains that it is “in a better position than most”

Pub demolished as Greenwich leisure plan adds 75 homes

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for Greenwich leisure centre redevelopment now include 75 extra homes, but a local pub faces demolition to make way for the expanded project. Later this year, Woolwich’s new recreational center in Greenwich will open, marking the

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Greenwich social housing wins design award

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s largest social housing scheme has won a prestigious Housing Design Award, highlighting innovation and quality in the Royal Borough. A renowned Housing Design Award has been given to Kidbrooke Park Road North, Greenwich, the initial phase

Greenwich Foot Tunnel user builds lift status web app

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Greenwich Foot Tunnel user has built a web app to help walkers and cyclists share updates on the crossing’s often-broken lifts, boosting commuter awareness. Since a disastrous makeover by Greenwich Council fourteen years ago, the lifts