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ben @eskola.uk · 1d

“Control was handed to Greenwich in the 1980s”

I’m not saying that everything wrong in this country is because of Thatcher but it happens more than you’d think.

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

The tunnel was originally run by London-wide government, but control was handed to Greenwich in the 1980s.

Hand Greenwich Foot Tunnel to TfL, lift campaigners demand in petition - The Greenwich Wire

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 1d

You might have heard of 'dark kitchens' when a row of sheds in a car park churn out food for Deliveroo. They're unpopular and low margin. So the next big thing in London food is 'host kitchens' where local pubs, restaurants and kebab shops cook for big brands. www.londoncentric.media/p/host-kitch...

Why your next upmarket Deliveroo might be made by your local kebab shop

"On one hand, it’s a lifeline... But on the other hand, it’s a harbinger of doom.”

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

have you read the story?

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

Now independent and Green councillors have joined the Tories in challenging the decision to make Greenwich’s low-traffic neighbourhood permanent - but for different reasons.

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Greenwich LTN challenged by Tory, independent and Green councillors - The Greenwich Wire

Conservative, independent and Green councillors have challenged a decision to make the part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, meaning there will be a hearing about...

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

The tunnel was originally run by London-wide government, but control was handed to Greenwich in the 1980s.

Hand Greenwich Foot Tunnel to TfL, lift campaigners demand in petition - The Greenwich Wire

Campaigners have launched a petition calling for control of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel to be transferred from Greenwich Council to Transport for London.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

Now independent and Green councillors have joined the Tories in challenging the decision to make Greenwich’s low-traffic neighbourhood permanent - but for different reasons.

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Greenwich LTN challenged by Tory, independent and Green councillors - The Greenwich Wire

Conservative, independent and Green councillors have challenged a decision to make the part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, meaning there will be a hearing about...

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 1d

A Conservative councillor has challenged a decision to make the part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, meaning there will be a new hearing about the issue at Woolwich Town Hall. greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/10/10/g...

Greenwich and Blackheath's part-time LTN is challenged by Tories - The Greenwich Wire

A Conservative councillor has challenged a decision to make the part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath permanent, meaning there will be a new hearing about the issue at…

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 2d

A two-way cycle lane will be installed on the north side of the Greenwich one-way system after plans were approved by Anthony Okereke, the council leader.

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Green light for two-way cycle route through Greenwich town centre - The Greenwich Wire

A two-way cycle lane will be installed on the north side of the Greenwich one-way system after plans were approved by Anthony Okereke, the council leader.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 3d

Plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre for 1,700 new homes and a new mall could move forward next week when councillors decide whether or not to approve the scheme.

Sainsbury's and Greenwich Council are objecting, while a protest is planned for Saturday.

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Plans for 1,700 flats at Lewisham Shopping Centre set for approval - The Greenwich Wire

Plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 new homes and a new mall could take a step forward next week when councillors decide whether or not to approve the…

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 4d

Plans for a 25-storey tower across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

Bexley had said the block would be too tall and would affect views from Lesnes Abbey.

City Hall approves 25-storey tower close to Abbey Wood station - The Greenwich Wire

Plans for a 25-storey block across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 5d

Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028.

Up to 1,920 homes could be built – including converting the Grade II*-listed main building into housing.

Woolwich Barracks could host 1,900 homes - but not Greenwich's archives - The Greenwich Wire

Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028. Up to 1,920 homes could be built on the site –…

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Pellicle @pelliclemag.com · 4d

When someone calls a pub an institution, there are always detractors. But we can't think of a single person who wouldn't agree that The Dog & Bell is exactly that.

Will Hawkes joins us again for an insight into Deptford's most beloved pub.

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There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

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Steve @steveuntilnextyear.bsky.social · 4d

Building new homes is no bad thing, but there also needs to be some actual commitment to improving and maintaining things at street level here. What could be a vibrant community space by a major train station is grotty, neglected and depressing.

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 4d

Plans for a 25-storey tower across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

Bexley had said the block would be too tall and would affect views from Lesnes Abbey.

City Hall approves 25-storey tower close to Abbey Wood station - The Greenwich Wire

Plans for a 25-storey block across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

greenwichwire.co.uk

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 4d

Plans for a 25-storey tower across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

Bexley had said the block would be too tall and would affect views from Lesnes Abbey.

City Hall approves 25-storey tower close to Abbey Wood station - The Greenwich Wire

Plans for a 25-storey block across the road from Abbey Wood station have been approved by City Hall, three months after Bexley Council threw out the project.

greenwichwire.co.uk

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 5d

Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028.

Up to 1,920 homes could be built – including converting the Grade II*-listed main building into housing.

Woolwich Barracks could host 1,900 homes - but not Greenwich's archives - The Greenwich Wire

Greenwich Council has ruled out using Woolwich’s historic barracks building as a new home for the borough archives once the army moves out in 2028. Up to 1,920 homes could be built on the site –…

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Sky News @news.sky.com · 6d

Two teenagers jailed over machete killing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in southeast London

Two teenagers jailed over machete killing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in southeast London

Two teenagers have been jailed for stabbing a 15-year-old boy to death with a machete in southeast London.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 8d

Somewhat ironic that given the ‘plans for a rooftop bar at the library were cut to save money’ that Rooff Construction are being used to do the work.

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 9d

Construction work has begun on Lewisham’s new library, two years after the old facility closed as part of a major refurbishment of the town centre.
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Construction work begins on Lewisham's new-look library - The Greenwich Wire

Construction work has begun on Lewisham’s new library, two years after the old facility closed as part of a major refurbishment of the town centre. When finished in autumn next year, the new-look…

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Cormac Kehoe @coramazov.bsky.social · 6d

Our London Centric piece this morning about the eviction of four more restaurateurs from Elephant and Castle, the major international money behind it, and the rapid diminution of the areas Latin America community www.londoncentric.media/p/elephant-c...

Did the evicted Elephant and Castle restaurants stand a chance?

One topic has really dominated the London Centric inbox this week: The eviction of a group of Caribbean, South American, and African restaurants in south London’s Elephant and Castle by developers in ...

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ben @eskola.uk · 8d

Sounds like the solution is to extend the LTN into Charlton.

(Frankly, the fundamental problem here is not LTNs, it’s that the average driver is a selfish entitled prick who’ll do anything they can to avoid the rules applying to them.)

The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 15d

The part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath could be made permanent next month — despite the council admitting that it has exacerbated rat-running through side streets in Charlton.

Greenwich and Blackheath's LTN set to stay - despite increased rat-running - The Greenwich Wire

The part-time low-traffic neighbourhood in Greenwich and Blackheath could be made permanent next month — despite the council admitting that it has exacerbated rat-running through side streets in…

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Purple Tea (Jacqui) @purpletea280.bsky.social · 7d

Would be criminal to lose this asset. It needs to be managed as a community equestrian centre for Greenwich and nearby Bexley boroughs.

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Ivis Williams @iviswill.bsky.social · 7d

Dialogue is a start. let's hope that some positive action will follow and that this is not a tick box exercise.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 7d

Greenwich Council has agreed to meet campaigners who want to save the borough’s Olympic legacy equestrian centre from development.

The “ray of light” came after Greenwich refused permission for the site to be designated an asset of community value.

'Ray of light' as council agrees to meet equestrian centre campaigners - The Greenwich Wire

Greenwich Council has agreed to meet campaigners who want to save the borough’s Olympic legacy equestrian centre from development.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 7d

Greenwich Council has agreed to meet campaigners who want to save the borough’s Olympic legacy equestrian centre from development.

The “ray of light” came after Greenwich refused permission for the site to be designated an asset of community value.

'Ray of light' as council agrees to meet equestrian centre campaigners - The Greenwich Wire

Greenwich Council has agreed to meet campaigners who want to save the borough’s Olympic legacy equestrian centre from development.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 8d

The two councillors who quit Greenwich Labour last month have helped form a new political group on the council – but have lost their places on committees that scrutinise town hall policies.

Independents and Greens team up on Greenwich Council - The Greenwich Wire

The two councillors who quit Greenwich Labour last month have helped form a new political group on the council – but have lost their places on committees that scrutinise town hall policies.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 8d

A consultation on the future of Greenwich Council’s five adventure playcentres has been delayed — after promises that it would begin in the summer - prompting fears for their future.

Fears for adventure play centres after council consultation delayed - The Greenwich Wire

A consultation on the future of Greenwich Council’s adventure playcentres has been delayed — after promises that it would begin in the summer. The council approved plans in February to review the…

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