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

Greenwich Council receives Woolwich development plans

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Developers have submitted plans to Greenwich Council for a mixed-use scheme at the east ventilation shaft of Woolwich Elizabeth Line station on Arsenal Way. Berkeley Homes’ plan consists of four structures encircling a central pedestal with landscaping.

29-year-old woman stabbed to death in Greenwich home

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police launch a murder investigation after a 29-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a home in Greenwich. Detectives are leading enquiries at the scene. On Wednesday, August 27, at around 10.20 p.m., Greenwich Police were called to

Greenwich begins major council housing survey

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council launches a major stock condition survey to assess all its housing and ensure safe, secure homes for residents. Planning the correct upgrades to the right homes at the right time will be made easier with