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NewsMyLondon

Greenwich high-rise student towers plan returns just 6 months after appeal was refused

The developers have returned with reduced plans that propose smaller tower blocks and 200 fewer rooms by Deptford Creek

3 October 2026
MyLondon

800 homes either side of Deptford Creek refused but Sadiq Khan can push it through

Lewisham Council refused the 548 homes on its side of the creek, while Greenwich voted to defer its final decision on the remaining 254

2 October 2026
MyLondon

Mum 'scared' after school worker berates her for owning 'murder' dog in Greenwich Park

Teresa Clive claims she had a “scary” encounter with an angry school worker in Greenwich Park on 29 August, after he allegedly raised concerns about her “super friendly” dog

1 October 2026
MyLondon

3 new Greenwich tower blocks up to 29 storeys would mimic design of gas holder

The three tower blocks would contain 834 student accommodation bed spaces, 420 shared living bed spaces and 72 affordable flats

21 September 2026
Evening Standard

Harry gives speech at first public appearance since return to UK

Harry attended the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south-east London, on Thursday evening.

17 September 2026
MyLondon

Greenwich Observatory to close site from November in massive refurb project

The closure will begin in November with some parts of the site not due to reopen until Spring 2028 as part of a major refurbishment project

9 September 2026
MyLondon

5,000 capacity Charlton open air concert venue approved - residents 'will complain straight away'

A Greenwich Council noise officer said he did not think the new events space could achieve the authority's desired noise levels

8 September 2026
MyLondon

London Marathon's two-day race in 2027 - amazing opportunity or massively disruptive?

Lord Duval, who represents Greenwich and Lewisham on the London Assembly, called for better information for residents and businesses on how they'll be affected

29 August 2026
MyLondon

Woolwich to see Sunday parking restrictions and CPZ expansion - Hindu temple worshippers to be hit

Greenwich Council is bringing its controversial Sustainable Streets proposals to Woolwich later this year

21 August 2026
MyLondon

Plumstead residents fear HMOs are turning area into 'ghetto' - council says don't 'demonise'

Greenwich Council is bringing in new measures to crackdown on HMO conversions but many residents feel they're not going far enough

19 August 2026
MyLondon

Greenwich Conservatives elect new leader to challenge Labour and Green Party

Charlie Davis, previously deputy leader, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Greenwich Conservatives

18 August 2026
MyLondon

Solar eclipse in London - Royal parks issue message for anyone heading to Greenwich Park tonight

Greenwich Park will be one of the best places in London to watch the eclipse

12 August 2026
MyLondon

Greenwich Conservative leader steps down describing it as 'natural moment for me to step back'

Cllr Matt Hartley has been the Tory leader in the South East London borough for a total of nine years over two different stints

10 August 2026
MyLondon

Greenwich Royal Observatory staff to strike during solar eclipse

Staff have announced a walkout due over pay and conditions

4 August 2026
MyLondon

Greenwich set for 2 huge new tower blocks up to 27 storeys - all for students

The vice chancellor of Ravensbourne University said the towers would benefit "both the higher education sector and the local community"

27 July 2026
MyLondon

'Used and much loved' South London sports pitches saved from 205-home development

A Greenwich Council meeting packed with New Eltham residents erupted in applause when plans to demolish STC Sports Club were rejected

23 July 2026
Royal Borough of Greenwich

Joint enforcement operation keeping our streets safe

Great news for us here in Greenwich! Our local council has been out and about with a joint operation to make sure our streets are safe and sound for everyone. It's fantastic to see them working hard to keep our community secure.

22 July 2026
MyLondon

South London NHS hospital discharged terminal cancer patient in 'severe pain' without proper meds

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust also did not fully explain the man's prognosis to his family

17 July 2026
MyLondon

South London traffic live as gas leak and burst water main shut two busy roads

A gas leak in Eltham and burst water main in Greenwich are causing disruption

14 July 2026
MyLondon

'I'd lose my home and business': Woolwich residents blindsided as estate appears in development plan

Woolwich Dockyard has been identified as a site that could deliver 1,020 flats but Greenwich Council says no decisions have been made

8 July 2026

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