Topic
GreenwichCouncil
9 stories, newest first.
- Projects · East London
Charlton residents unable to return home two months after façade collapse
Two months after a roof façade collapsed on Woodland Terrace in Charlton, 14 homeowners remain displaced. Greenwich Council is removing dangerous masonry, while residents face uncertainty over insurance claims and when they can safely return to their properties.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 30 
WorldWoolwich Parking Zone Sparks Temple Fears, Resident Support
Greenwich Council is proposing a new controlled parking zone in St Margarets Grove, Woolwich, which includes resident permits and pay by phone areas. While some residents welcome the plans to combat commuter parking, the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple fears it will reduce community services and deter attendees.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Strikes & Disruption · South London1,000 South London school staff to strike over pay disparity
Over 1,000 school support staff in Merton and Greenwich are set to strike on Friday over a pay disparity. They are paid at outer London rates, unlike teachers at the same schools who receive inner London pay.
South London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
Greenwich residents face borough‑wide 20mph limit on council roads
Greenwich Council has proposed a blanket 20mph speed limit for all council‑controlled roads, except the A2, A206 and A102. The move follows data showing most serious injuries occur on faster streets and ties into the Mayor’s Vision Zero goal. Residents can comment by emailing the Traffic Team.
London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
WorldGreenwich proposes borough-wide 20mph speed limit
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proposing a 20mph speed limit across almost all council-managed roads. The move aims to improve road safety and reduce traffic collisions, with a formal consultation now open for resident feedback.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
WorldWoolwich residents reject Greenwich Council parking changes
Greenwich Council's proposal to extend controlled parking zone enforcement to seven days a week in Woolwich has faced significant opposition from residents. A statutory consultation received 252 submissions, with 168 clear objections and 74 concerns raised.
4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Projects · South LondonData centre proposed for Charlton Riverside industrial land
A proposal for a large data centre has been submitted for industrial land at Charlton Riverside. Tyburn RWC Limited wants to build a 100,000 sq m facility, which would require the demolition of three locally listed buildings.
South London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Airports · East LondonThamesmead residents face 5-mile gap to London City Airport without direct rail link
Residents in Thamesmead, five miles from London City Airport, rely on buses and rail connections via Woolwich or Abbey Wood due to no direct rail link. City Hall’s draft London Plan identifies a DLR extension as key infrastructure to support housing and job growth in the area.
East London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Roads & Driving · South LondonTfL to restrict vehicle movements on A2 and A102 in Greenwich and Bexley
Transport for London will enforce a traffic regulation order on sections of the A2 and A102, affecting slip roads and main routes in Greenwich and Bexley. The restrictions, which allow exemptions for emergency vehicles, will be signposted and may disrupt local journeys. Objections must be submitted in writing by 21 August 2026.
South London5 min readTrust 54 · Craft 54 · Hype 12