Greenwich Council Leader: Labour Manifesto 'Most Ambitious'
Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke says Labour's manifesto is the most ambitious of any party, with promises including 6,000 homes and £150 bike vouchers for children.
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Greenwich Elections: Labour Bike Vouchers vs Reform Policies
Labour pledges £150 bike vouchers for children while Reform seeks to abolish Greenwich's Borough of Sanctuary status. All five major parties reveal manifestos ahead of May 7 council elections.
Liz Truss' Husband, Austin Powers in Greenwich Election
Hugh O'Leary, husband of former PM Liz Truss, and candidate Austin Powers are among notable figures vying for seats in Greenwich's local elections on May 7, 2026.
Greenwich LTNs Permanent with Grace Period in West Area
Greenwich Council has permanently established two Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in East and West Greenwich, with a four-week grace period in West Greenwich where warning letters replace fines. The scheme aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality.
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Cutty Sark DLR Station Reopens After 10-Month Revamp
The Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich has reopened after a 10-month closure for refurbishment, featuring new escalators, a lift, and heritage artwork. Campaigners credit community pressure for the upgrades, which are expected to boost local businesses a
Greenwich Council Accused of Limiting Public Scrutiny in Rule Overhaul
Greenwich Council has approved controversial constitutional changes that limit public questioning, sparking accusations of 'political thuggery' and 'democratic attack' from opposition councillors and residents.
Greenwich Council Wins Appeal Against Student Tower Blocks
The Planning Inspectorate has backed Greenwich Council's refusal of two high-rise student accommodation towers, citing harm to UNESCO World Heritage site views from Greenwich Park and Maritime Greenwich.
Greenwich House Extension Rejected to Save Last Georgian Feature
Greenwich Council has refused a planning application for a house extension at 25 Gloucester Circus, citing the loss of the last surviving single-storey entrance from a Georgian architect's original design.
Greenwich Council Tax Rise Approved Amid Play Centre Row
Greenwich Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase and social rent hike while facing Conservative accusations of disrespect over Adventure Play Centre closures.
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Greenwich Neighbors Clash Over Georgian House Extension
A heritage dispute erupts in Greenwich as neighbors battle over proposed extensions to a Grade II listed Georgian house, with preservationists fighting to save a unique architectural feature.
Greenwich Flat Block Extension Faces Approval Despite Objections
Greenwich Council planners recommend approving an additional floor with eight flats on Woodlands Heights, despite 125 resident objections citing overshadowing and structural concerns.
Greenwich Play Centre Plans Progress Amid Safety Warnings
Greenwich Council is proceeding with changes to adventure play centres, including removing staff supervision from two sites, despite campaigners warning it threatens children's safety.
Greenwich Man Jailed in Landmark Online Threat Case
A 24-year-old Greenwich man has been sentenced to prison for threatening to rape a teenage girl and encouraging self-harm in a landmark case under new online safety laws.
Cutty Sark DLR station escalator replacement underway
New escalators have been delivered to the long-closed Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich. The station will remain shut until at least Spring 2026 for the major upgrade. Read more on the local impact and travel alternatives.
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Mum's grief after mother and brother die within weeks
Judita Paskeviciute, 30, from Greenwich, shares her devastating story after losing both her mother and brother within five weeks. She urges others grieving to seek help and not suffer alone.
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