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News from the Royal Borough of Greenwich for our residents
Construction job opportunities on new Woolwich leisure centre site As anyone visiting Woolwich town centre recently will have noticed the structure of our new leisure centre is flying up fast. When the leisure centre opens, late next year, local people will have a brand-new pool with flumes, gym, spa, cafe and more on their doorstep in a town centre location with excellent transport links – supporting people's health so they can live their best life as well as having a vibrant, safe and attractive town centre with services that meet the needs of local residents. We think everyone should have the opportunity to secure a good job and that is why we make sure the contractors that work on our behalf give back to the community. As part of this Morgan Sindall, which is building the leisure centre, has opened training facilities, called the Knowledge Quad, that will host a range of courses including construction skills and health and safety. It will also be available to community groups and schools for free to deliver other types of training sessions. Apply for a construction job: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/GLLAB or call 020 8921 2440 To book the Knowledge Quad contact ms.woolwichlc@morgansindall.com
What’s on this LGBTQ+ History Month February is LGBTQ+ History Month. Get involved in a range of inclusive events at our libraries including displays on LGBTQ+ authors, doctors, activists, inventors, artists; and much more. You'll also be able to enjoy reading groups and craft sessions celebrating the contribution LGBTQ+ people make to the field of medicine and healthcare. Mama G, the Britain’s Got Talent star, who describes herself as ‘a pantomime dame who tells stories about being who you want and loving who you are’ will also be returning for story time performances on...
Expanding our Car Clubs Exciting news for Royal Greenwich residents. Starting Monday 5 February, they will have access to more affordable vehicles thanks to the expansion of local Car Clubs.
Monday 12 February
Thursday 22 February
• Charlton Library, 10.30am • The Woolwich Centre Library, 2pm
• The Eltham Centre Library, 10.30am • New Eltham Library, 2pm
Wednesday 21 February
Friday 23 February
Residents who need to use a car occasionally now can without the upfront costs of owning one - making it easier, safer and greener for people to travel - one of the missions of Our Greenwich the Council's corporate plan.
• Blackheath Library, 10.30am • The Greenwich Centre, Library 2pm
• West Greenwich Library, 10.30am • The Plumstead Centre Library, 2pm
The club vehicles meet low-emission standards helping with climate change and air quality.
Find out more: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/lgbtq-history-month
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Pick of the Week Strictly Come Dancing The LiveTour comes to a close Strictly fans if you have £45 to spare and are free up until Sunday 11 February get down the O2 before the live tour closes. TV judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will be there, whilst host Janette Manrara will guide you through this journey of dance and delight, featuring breathtaking choreography and incredible live music from the Strictly Live Tour band and singers. Be part of the excitement as your text votes decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at every Live Tour performance
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The frontman of a famous Gaelic and African sound fusion project will be making his way to Blackheath on Saturday February 17. N’Faly Kouyaté and his extraordinary ensemble will be bringing his RéGénération Tour to Blackheath Halls for one night only. His UK tour was kicked-off with the release of his brand new single, Premiers Pas, which is a powerful, political track offering a reflection on Africa’s history and thirst for freedom. N’faly said: “I am raising a cry with ‘Premiers Pas’ to demand total autonomy for Africa. This song is the expression of the determination of an entire continent to finally take control of its destiny.” Expect vibrant rhythms and soul-stirring harmonies from this world-renowned Griot master musician and multiinstrumentalist. Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, London, SE3 9RQ. Saturday 17 February 8.00pm. Admission £18. www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/ nfaly-kouyate/
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Last chance to catch the world’s largest youth drama festival All this week, well since Tuesday, Greenwich Theatre has once more been playing host to the Shakespeare Schools Festival. This is the world’s largest youth drama festival and it finishes on Friday night, 9 February. Students from more than 350 schools perform in what is always a thrilling theatrical event, featuring a series of abridged Shakespeare plays. Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a national cultural education charity, dedicated to transforming young lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. You can join in the conversation using @SSF_UK #OurStage Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London, SE10 8ES. Tuesday 6 February- Fri 9 February, 7pm. Admission: £9.95/£8.50. – For group rates and discounts (20 or more) please call box office on 020 8858 7755 https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/
Roller Disco is back in Deptford All the rage in the 80s Roller Disco at Deptford Albany Theatre is back by popular demand. Staring on 15 February and then every third Thursday of the month the three hour session only cost £5. Expect vibey lights, a disco playlist (they are currently taking requests) and plenty of room to whizz (or stumble) around. This is a relaxed event for 16+ and all abilities are welcome, whether you’re beginning your journey on eight wheels or you want somewhere to practise your new dance skills, just bring your own skates. The Albany, Deptford Lounge, Douglas Way, SE8 4AG. Thursday 15 February 7pm. Admission £5. https://www.thealbany.org. uk/shows/deptford-lounge-roller-disco/
On Tuesday 13 February Greenwich Market visitors will get the chance toss pancakes and then two days later watch a fashion show – all for free. Marking Shrove Tuesday, the celebrations will sizzle from 11am to 4.30pm, where they will be raising funds for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. Hosted by a Cockney Pearly King and Queen it will feature pancake races, where the public compete alongside Market traders while flipping pancakes in frying pans. On Friday 16 February the market’s creatives will be proudly strutting to coincide with the first London Fashion Week. The two-hour fashion extravaganza from 2pm – 4pm will give designers and creators the chance to flaunt their wares, and keen-eyed clothes hunters the chance to snap up something different https://www.greenwichmarket.london/ events/detail/pancake-day https://www.greenwichmarket.london/ events/detail/greenwich-marketfashion-show
Workout at Woolwich Works The Les Mills Experience is coming to Woolwich Works with a full day of their iconic workouts. Open to any fitness fans, tickets are £20 and you may select up to five workouts to take part in. This includes the UK Premiere of Les Mills Functional Strength and the chance to try out Les Mills Dance. Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD. Saturday 17 February, 9:30am. Admission £20. www. woolwich.works/events/l
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The Peninsula is the place to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon
Hannah Lim, Lunar New Year Greenwich Peninsula
Dragon Dance (2), Lunar New Year Greenwich Peninsula
According to the Chinese this is the year we have all been waiting for, as amid the doom and gloom of the cost of living crisis, Saturday 10 February marks the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, heralding good fortune, wealth and prosperity.
On this high note head down to the Greenwich Peninsula which will be jam-packed with Lunar events for 14days – and best of all most of it is free.
and do at the Greenwich Peninsula against a stunningly modern backdrop and the 02 arena.
In the last issue of the Weekender we highlighted National Maritime Museum in Greenwich’s family-oriented events for the Lunar New Year, but they were celebrating a week early.
Watch the Dragon Dance
In this new district of Greenwich, billed as the Design District with new impressive architecture and one of the capital’s best collection of public art – including no less than six Damien Hirst sculptures – you will be able to dance with the dragon, explore and take part in traditional Chinese workshops and try the ultimate in Asian food and drink. Here is our top pick of stuff to see
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On Saturday, 10 February from 1pm – 3pm visitors can watch some traditional Dragon Dancing – a traditional form of dance to symbolise strength, good fortune and prosperity.
as one of the ‘25 future faces under 25’ by the Evening Standard. And for the entire 14 days at the Firepit Art Gallery and studio on Cutter Lane, you can find the ‘Splendours of Henan: A Cultural Tapestry’ exhibition, featuring designs of the Henan province, a region nestled in heartof east-central China.
Check out stunning red fretwork
Explore the art of Chinese tapestry f you like tapestry there are a number of events and displays. From 10 February until 24 February the Bureau restaurant will feature the contemporary tapestry from Hong Kong born artist Nicole Chui. Selected
Woodblock painting, Lunar New Year, Greenwich Peninsula
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Dragon Dance, Lunar New Year, Greenwich Peninsula
Explore artist and designer Hannah Lim’s stunning fretwork designs dotted around Peninsula Square
ALSO Hands-on workshops Exploring Chinese crafts and traditions: woodblock printing, Chinese calligraphy and Mahjong! Check out the website for www. greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ whats-on/events to see prices and if places are still available.
DJs and Year of the Dragon inspired cocktails The Canteen Food Hall & Bar will be offering a range of craft cocktails using Sake – a
Japanese rice wine sourced from a local South London bewery. On Saturday 10 February you can also enjoy music from DJ Miamor, DJ Donny Blaze and DJ Flecs from 10am to 2pm.
Ultimate in Asian comfort food The Canteen Food Hall & Bar, is also presenting five international street food kitchens including Juk Pou, London’s very first congee and youtiao street food concept. Juk Pou serves up sweet or savoury Congee, alongside authentic rice bowls and youtiao–a chocolate dipped deep fried breadstick. For more information about events visit www. greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ whats-on/events/and the social channels,@greenwich.peninsula
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You don’t have to travel far for things to do with the kids this half-term - from craft sessions to historical fun, in Greenwich, Lewisham and across South London there is tons going on – here is our selection... Get laughing in Blackheath The Blackheath Halls are hoping kids and teenagers alike will be laughing in the aisles with a double bill of top comedy as half-term begins. Shelf: The kids’ Show and Shelf: Teenage Men are on stage the same day but are made for different audiences. The former is in the afternoon and is for the younger lot 3+, with sketches, songs, pranks and silly characters used to bring the story of best friends Rachel and Ruby to life. The later show is a spin-off of their last show, Hair, where Shelf joked about being mistaken for teenage boys. Now, it’s time to grow up. It’s time to stop being teenage boys and start being teenage men. This new show from this famous double-act, who have featured on BBC3 and ITVX includes anecdotes, songs, jokes about performing for kids, the Instagram algorithm, confronting your toxicity, and more. It is for 14+ as there is likely to be swearing.
When? Saturday 10 February Shelf: The kids’ Show at 2pm; Shelf: Teenage Men at 8pm Where? Blackheath Halls, The Hearn Recital Room, 23 Lee Road, London, SE3 9RQ Admission: Family Ticket Available at £40. Multibuy Ticket Offer: Book for both Shelf: The Kids’ Show and Teenage Men to receive a 15% discount on all tickets. £12 adult / £10 under 16s https://www.blackheathhalls. com/whats-on/shelf-the-kids-show/ www.blackheathhalls.com/ whats-on/shelf-teenage-men/
Take Terrible Histories Low Tide Walk in Deptford Pull your wellies on and take a walk in Deptford Creek, learning about the environment and wildlife as well as the terrible histories of this fascinating place. This adventure is sure to be filled with all sorts of gruesome and shocking stories about the river and the people, plants and animals that have lived
It is suitable for ages 8+ and all children must be accompanied by an adult. When? Wednesday 14 February 10am - 12.00am Where? Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 4SA admission: Child £2 / Adult £1 (All funds go towards the centre’s education and conservation activities) www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/ events/family-activity---terriblehistories-low-tide-walk~350/
Catch a Family show in Woolwich In the Dead of the Night is a thrilling, funny, and heart-warming story about an awesome girl called Lily who faces her fears and saves the day. It is being staged at Woolwich Works by Faceplant Theatre who previously won Family Show of the Year 2018 for One Duck Down. This show adapted from Arthur McBain’s book is brimming with thrills, melodies, humour, and most importantly, monsters! McBain’s book has gained international recognition in Australia, Korea, Turkey, and is a key title in Waterstones Children’s Books Range here in the UK. It is suitable for ages 3+ When? Sunday 18 February 11am and 2pm (length 1 hour) Where? Woolwich Works, Stonecutters Studio, The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD Admission: Standard £14.00 | Concessions & Under 18s £12.00
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Be part of the story at Mystery Makers in Deptford Children’s author and performer Gareth P Jones presents an improvised story where the audience stars and decides what happens. Join him at the Albany Theatre in creating a brand new whodunnit where the audience make the story, play the suspects, discover the clues and solve the mystery. Expect live music, fast rapping, jokes, frenetic improvised storytelling and a big twist ending. Inspired by his ‘choose your own adventure’ books, Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker, The Time Thief, The Missing Magic and The Transylvanian Express, this is show for junior sleuths and young authors everywhere. It is suitable for ages 7-12 When? Thursday 15 February 11am (length 1 hour) Where? Albany Theatre, Deptford Lounge, Admission: Pay-What-You-Decide www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/ mystery-makers/
Claytime and theatre in Bromley Theatre does not get more interactive for kids then Claytime at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre. Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young, where the audience are invited to participate creating fabulous forms, amazing animals
and morphing monsters with clay. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. This show is made with and for 3 to 6 year olds. When? Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 February 11am and 2pm Where? Churchill Theatre Churchill, High St, Bromley BR1 1HA Admission: £11.50 - £13.50 (A transaction fee of up to £3.95 may apply to your order) https://booking.trafalgartickets.com/en/ churchilltheatre/buyingflow/tickets/13722/
Crafts for Chinese New Year in Walworth Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with craft-making at Walworth’s new library. Visit the newly opened Una Marson Library for this session - suitable for children aged 5 and over. When? Saturday 10 February 2.30 pm to 4 pm Where? Una Marson Library, 62 Thurlow Street, SE17 2GN Admission: Free. (Open to all, no need to book)
Britain’s biggest children’s festival is returning to Southbank for ten days - and nearly half the shows are free. Continues on page 8 February 7 2024 7
FAMilY Free ‘70s-inspired family games on the South Bank A free interactive game for families and young people - featuring dance-offs, quizzes and more. The Intergenerational Game: Lunar New Year Edition is an interactive game for families and kids being hosted at the Southbank Centre.
2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EP Admission: Kids £6; Adults £12 www.florence-nightingale. co.uk/feb-half-term/ Shelf Teenage Men
Taking place across all Southbank Centre venues, the rich and diverse festival programme includes events for all ages ranging from children’s theatre to storytelling, comedy and poetry, dance theatre, interactive installations, DJ parties, book readings, puppetry and classical music. There are more than 130 shows and activities on the programme – 40 per cent of which are free of charge. When? Now til Saturday 17 February Where? Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX Admission: Free www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ whats-on/festivals-series/ imagine-childrens-festival
Chicken Run Funday at BFI Southbank
Learn about the ‘superwomen’ in Waterloo
Free Chicken-Run-themed workshop for anyone who buys a ticket to the special family screening.
The Florence Nightingale Museum is hosting a special exhibition this half-term.
Bringing half term to a close is Aardman Animation’s latest feature film - Chicken Run: Return of the Nugget at BFI Southbank.
Super Women in Stem will celebrate four trailblazing Victorian heroes; Ada Lovelace, Mary Anning, Mary Somerville and Florence Nightingale.
Ahead of the screening, there’s a free drop-in arts and crafts workshop for kids in the foyer - with a Q&A by director Sam Fell.
Kids can learn about these women’s inspiring work in statistics, astronomy, computer programming and palaeontology through handson activities, make-and-take crafts and interactive museum trails. When? Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February (closed Mon) Where? Florence Nightingale Museum,
When: Sunday 11 February (from 11:15 am, film starts at 12:30 pm) Where? BFI Southbank, Admission: £3.00 - £8.00 (workshop is free to ticket holders) www.whatson.bfi.org.uk
Riffing on the 1970s TV show Generation Game, cross-disciplinary arts collective Orang Collectif presents this fun interactive family celebration full of games, dance-offs, quiz rounds and mass participatory fun. Where? The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX When? Saturday 10 February, 10.30 am & 1.30 pm Admission: Free Part of the Imagine Children’s Festival www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ whats-on/festivals-series/ imagine-childrens-festival
Three Billy Goats Gruff in Bermondsey Following a successful run last Easter, Stiles and Drewe’s joyful hit musical returns to the Unicorn for a limited run. “Baby, Middle and Big are three very hungry goats, and there is no grass left to eat on their side of the valley. Come on their adventure as
together with Little Bo-Frilly they hatch a plan to cross the bridge to the lush green grass on the other side, they just need to outwit that horrible tricksy troll first.” Directed by Justin Audibert and featuring music and lyrics by Olivier award-winning composers Stiles and Drewe (Mary Poppins, Honk!), this magical, fairy-tale show is the perfect first musical for young families. Where? Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, SE1 2HZ When? Now until Sunday 18 February Admission: Under 18s £11 - £18.50 / Adults £16.50 - £27.50 www.unicorntheatre.com/events/ the-three-billy-goats-2024
The Kid’s Table in Peckham Drop the kids off for an afternoon of creating at Peckham Levels whilst you have some you-time. The Kid’s Table is a pop-up children’s corner service that provides children 3 to 10 years old with crafts, games and creative tabletop fun (all supervised). Where? Peckham Levels, 95a Rye Lane, SE15 4ST When? Select Sundays from January May, 12 pm - 4 pm Admission: Free (for customers visiting Peckham Levels) www.peckhamlevels.org/ events/kids-table-winter-24
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Valentine’s Day: Seven special places to take a date in Lewisham and Greenwich
Admiral’s Tea
Feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re planning to celebrate it with a view, a glass of fizz, a meal to remember or sitting in companionable silence while gazing up at the stars, here’s some inspiration for where to take a date. Create beautiful memories ahead of Valentine’s Day Woolwich Works are promising couples’s creativity, connection, and romance at their Sip and Paint event a head of Valentine’s Day, on Friday 9 February. Toast your creativity and love with a glass of complimentary Prosecco and let skilled artists guide you through the creation of a beautiful masterpiece, with harmonious music playing in the background. There are limited spots, so secure your place. Starts at 7.30pm, advance price £24.50 Coopers Studio, Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD https://www.woolwich.works/events/tcmart-affair
Instagram your love at Greenwich Market Love will perfume the air once more at Greenwich Market this Valentine’s Day. Running from 10am to 5.30pm on Wednesday 14th February, couples can get a shot to keep forever in front of an especially installed Instagram flower wall. Known for its handmade arts and crafts you can pick up something special from the stalls or one of the unique shops that circle the market
L’Oculto
Their Valentine package includes a 60-minute massage per person (Swedish or Aromatherapy), a glass of champagne per person and a strawberry platter dipped in chocolate for two, including two- hour spa access.
and then grab a bite from of their fabulous world-food trucks. https://www.greenwichmarket.london/ events/detail/valentines-day
Take afternoon tea with a World Heritage view The Old Royal Naval College is welcoming guests for its popular Admiral’s Tea experience – a chance to tuck into delicate finger sandwiches, homemade scones and cakes in a regal setting overlooking the Thames. A selection of teas are available to accompany your meal, plus for a little extra you can get a Valentine tour of their world-renowned Painted Hall. Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, London SE10 9NN. February 12-18 1.5 hour sittings from 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. £47 (Tea for two), £75 (Tea and tour for two). www.ornc.org/whats-on/admirals-tea/
Stargaze (with refreshments) at the Royal Observatory From hit series Friends to Hollywood movie La La Land, rom-coms love to show us the romantic potential for a planetarium date and a chance to gaze up at the stars together. London is home to its very own Royal Observatory, which stands atop a hill in Greenwich – home of time itself.
dinner and a glass of Lanson Rosé Champagne come to £99 per person
branch out and you might find yourselves chewing the cud over a starter of ‘Mutton Chop, Winter Tomato Salad, and Shallot Mustard’, or a main of ‘Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Taramasalata and Red Peppers. Greenwich Market
Stand tall together on the Meridian Line, from which Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) itself is set, then cuddle up in the planetarium’s darkened auditorium and contemplate the sheer magnitude of outta space – thanking your lucky stars for the universe bringing the two of you together. For a bite to eat before or after the show, head to the Astronomy Café & Terrace, open only to Planetarium ticket holders – a secluded spot for refreshments and hush-hush conversations. Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London SE10 8XJ. Open daily, 10am - 5pm. Admission: planetarium shows £10pp. # www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/ planetarium-shows
Linger over tapas
Do leave room to fight for the last forkful of the restaurant’s pud: ‘Poached Pears, Mascarpone’ or Stracciatella Gelato’. Marcella also wins marks for its bright and airy dining room, plus its service, which is polite and slick. A vibey place to say Amore.
This recommendation comes with our heartiest of apologies to SE4 residents, whose best-kept-secret we’re louding tooting: tapas joint L’Oculto (meaning ‘the hidden one’), has got to be one of the most authentically romantic restaurants south of the river.
Marcella, 165A Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU. Monday 6pm-10pm, Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-2:30pm then 6pm-9:30pm Friday-Saturday 12pm-2:30pm then 6pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm.
A carefully selected wine list, a passionate head chef, an everevolving menu of dishes made with seasonal produce are just some of its selling points.
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For the more fickle, or perhaps ambiance minded, so are trendy interiors (exposed brick walls, the warm glow of fairy lights) and a buzzy atmosphere.
For pillow talk and opulence For a somewhat steamier (and pricier!) affair, dress to impress and make your way to the InterContinental Hotel at the O2.
A sister restaurant to Peckham’s beloved Artusi, Marcella is the place in Deptford for fresh, seasonal and rustic Italian cuisine.
It’s pulling out all the stops to offer guests an overtly romantic stay, with enchanting afternoon teas at £52 per person to a decadent sevencourse dinner and Valentine’s themed cocktails, plus a visit to their spa.
The short, seasonal menu of delicately detailed pasta dishes is not to be missed. (At the time of writing, a dish of ‘Violino Pumpkin Ravioli, Chestnut, Sage’ is competing with one of ‘Pipe all’amatriciana’), but
In their Indian restaurant Kinaara you and your loved one can indulgent seven-course menu and even choose the perfect wine pairing for £155 per person. The seven-course
Impress over pasta
InterContinental London, 1 Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0TW. February 12 - 18. https://iclondon-theo2.com/valentines-2024
Entirely women-run, the restaurant is the lovechild of business partners Teresa Holmes and Ana Gomez, with Galician chef Irene Lorenzo Muñoz heading up the kitchen. Brockley resident or not, L’Oculto is a restaurant to celebrate and to celebrate at. Past years have seen it offer special Valentine’s Day menus too, and you’ll want to book soon to nab a table. L’Oculto, 325 Brockley Road, Brockley, London SE4 2QZ. Wednesday-Thursday 6pm – 11.30pm; Friday & Saturday 12.30pm - 11.30pm; Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm. www.loculto.co.uk/
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COMMUNITY TRUST At The Heart Of The Community
NEWS FROM CHARLTON ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TRUST
Why I joined Charlton Invicta as an ally
Charlton Invicta is always looking for new players to join the team, find out more on their social media!
As a Charlton supporter, it makes me immensely proud that my team is at the forefront of helping people, who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, have a safe place to play football. It’s incredibly important to me that we can play the game we all love away from any ridicule or abusive language. Charlton is one of only a few professional teams to have a LGBTQ+ inclusive team and as a heterosexual guy I didn’t appreciate the need for a team like Invicta until I joined. I first heard of Charlton Invicta whilst watching a game at The Valley. The team did a lap of honour of the pitch at half time, and it really struck a chord with me. It’s a fantastic message to send: football is for EVERYONE. Unfortunately, there is still stigma faced by the LGBTQ+ community. During a game last year, some of our players were subject to homophobic slurs. This shocked me and resonated with me that we have a long road ahead of us if we are to kick homophobia out of football and society. This is why campaigns like Football v Homophobia are so important, they help to educate people about the movement and understand that there is an issue that needs to be addressed. Having grown up in the Middle East, I wasn’t all that educated on the LGBTQ+ movement. Joining Invicta has taught me so much. I’ve got to know peoples’ experiences, from coming out stories all the way to having their gender realignment surgery. It has been truly humbling to understand what my teammates have been through and continue to go through.
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It means an awful lot to me to play for Invicta. I was made to feel welcomed straight away and I haven’t looked back since. The club has even given me the opportunity to play at ‘The Valley’ last May, where I scored in a game. To be a member of a team that is making a difference, shedding light on an issue needs to be addressed and providing a safe space to all, there is no other team I’d be prouder to be a part of. There is more than one way to show that you are an ally. You can be visibly active at a pride march, wear rainbow laces or simply be inquisitive. Have an open mind. Ask questions. Educate yourself. I’ve learnt so much but still feel like there is plenty more to learn in order to understand what people have gone through just to be and feel themselves. To those thinking of joining an LGBTQ+ inclusive team I say do it. Join Charlton Invicta! To find out more or to register your interest – email information@ cactinvictafc.com or follow on social media ‘@CharltonInvicta and @cactinvictafc’.
Saturday 3 February is the annual Football v Homophobia fixture at The Valley.
histoRY
The Kent Water Co. and its Shooters Hill and Woolwich reservoirs
Site of Constitution Rise reservoir shown on 1863 map
Woolwich Dockyard closed in the 1870s and the War Office adapted the reservoir to supply the rest of the military estate in Woolwich. By then it was fed by artesian wells and supplemented with machinery to soften and purify the water. Later it was covered. Press reports over the years record many suicides in this reservoir –so many that it was suggested that equipment to ‘drag’ inside it be kept at Shooters Hill police station, nearby. One example in 1882 was the discovery of the body of a young woman who had managed to access the water although ‘it is surrounded by a fence closely studded with tenter-hooks, and it is inconceivable that a man, far less a woman could climb over it’. The reservoir was often not visited for some weeks and there are reports of undiscovered corpses being ‘gnawed by rats’.
Mary Mills So perhaps now it’s time to get back to the Kent Water Company? We left them here three weeks ago as a functioning works, duly provided with steam engines, at Brookmill in Deptford where they had already been for over 100 years. By 1830 they appeared to be a stable functioning company. As part of various legal processes they were required to take on a supply of water to the Royal Dockyards and the various military establishments in Woolwich. To be honest I have found, and been sent, enough material to fill an encyclopaedia! And the rest of this article is made up of tiny snippets from that. There were many reservoir sites in Shooters Hill and Woolwich and I now need to identify which ones were for military use or were built by other companies. Perhaps the best place to start would be with a reservoir built by the Kent Co. for its own use –and even that isn’t straightforward. Kent Water Co. had a reservoir which they used to supply customers. There is mention of their ‘high level reservoir’ but not where it was, except ‘Shooters Hill’ where there are several sites and all marked ‘Kent Water Co.’. It was in what is now Constitution Rise – and needs to be distinguished from another reservoir near the end of that road but in Red Lion Lane, and of course the site of the ‘mineral wells’. The Kent reservoir is not shown on all maps. It was an oblong structure running south from Constitution Rise on a site which is now 1930s housing – it could be represented by a long driveway at one property. It was ’a covered reservoir built with brick arches, capable, theoretically, of holding 300,000 gallons’. I am not aware of the date of its construction – some sources say ‘1890s’. However it appears on maps by 1863 and was probably earlier. Apparently it received water not from Brookmill but from the
well at Orpington, which seems a bit strange. I do not know exactly when Kent Water took over Orpington - most probably in the 1850s. They sent the pumping engine from the defunct Charlton works there in 1875 but did not have rights to supply water there until 1877. The Shooters Hill reservoir appears to have gone by the early 1930s from aerial photographs taken then. It had been scheduled for closure by the Metropolitan Water Board because of its poor condition. In 1911 there was a press report of the discovery of a parcel containing a dead baby. There were undoubtedly other sites of ‘reservoirs ‘in Woolwich which were not directly to do with military use. I described in a previous article the use in 1812 of a reservoir in Francis Street which was one of two ‘Bowater Ponds’. The Admiralty took them over in 1856 and the site was cleared for the Royal Marine Infirmary. A letter of 1854 from the Woolwich Board of Health gives some details, ‘the reservoir in a filthy state. Water was filtered at Lewisham, but by the lime was pumped to Woolwich it was in an impure state, as evident by two leeches and other offensive things .... The oldest inhabitant could not remember it being cleaned...he had some fine carp from
to keep the reservoir constantly filled with at least 71,000 cubic feet of water. They must for ever after keep the reservoir in repair’. It is probably not true that it was built by convict labour.
it which weighed ten pounds each’. There was another ‘reservoir’’ at the corner of Anglesea Road when what is now the north end of Brookhill Road was called ‘Waterman’s Fields’. It seems likely that there were other ’ponds’, some of which were used for military supplies and some seem to have belonged to the Bowater family who owned much of West Woolwich. There is a large pond now in Repository Woods - which seems to have been created in the later 19th century. In the past there was a reservoir (the Long Pond) in this area built in the 1750s, to supply the naval dockyard. In 1806 it became a private garden for the Garrison Commandant, and an ice house for drinks in the officers’ mess. It was filled in during the 1940s. A few enquiries about water use by the various Government bodies in Woolwich have resulted in enormous amounts of material about negotiations and contracts. I can only just touch on a few here and include a few snippets. Water from many sources was used in the past at the dockyard, rope works and arsenal before the 19th century. Much may have come from the Thames. There are hints:– for example: ‘Royal Carriage Department ...had a small reservoir in Basin square’ or ....’An artesian well in the Dockyard’.. or ...’Barrack latrines etc. to be flushed with Thames water from government fire mains’ ..or.. ‘the artesian well in the Royal Arsenal’ ..or ..’boilers and hydraulic machinery to be supplied with Thames water’. The obvious example of a military water site in Woolwich is the one which you can still see - Mulgrave Pond. If you haven’t seen the pond – it used to be possible to see it from the top deck of a 53 – or you could walk down to it and see the ducks, but now it’s ‘privately owned’ and it’s all high walls and locked
gates. So, sorry, if you never saw it while you could... it’s high up on a hill just off the centre of Woolwich and it is a pond surrounded by trees and a ‘big’ house. Mulgrave Pond is another site which was owned by the Bowater family. It was built as a reservoir in the 1750s to supply water to fight fires in the Royal Dockyard and fresh water for the new officers’ houses. The Board of Ordnance bought the freehold in 1805 and fenced it in, to stop horses drinking at it. They also built a small engine house which was later used as an observatory by Peter Barlow, Professor of Mathematics at the Royal Military Academy. So, that leaves us as far as I’m aware with just three reservoir sites in the western area of Woolwich, two of which were built for military use and managed by the Kent Water Company. There are of course a lot more reservoirs in the area and I’ll get to them in future weeks. So, Woolwich Common. There was a covered reservoir on Woolwich Common. I guess the remains of it still exist in a clump of trees, also marked by a reed bed and scattered willow and alder trees. It’s a sort of circular patch at the back of that Free School in Shooters Hill Road. Kent Water Works Company dug it to supply Woolwich Dockyard in case of fire, and water was pumped here by the company’s steam engines in Deptford. The engineer who oversaw it being built for the Company was Thomas Wicksteed – the man who was famous for his work as Engineer with the East London Water Works. His work was monitored by two Royal Engineers - Lt. William Denison, for the Admiralty, and Col. George Hoste, for the Board of Ordnance, who must have died before the work was finished. The agreement said that the Kent Water Company, at the Government’s expense, ‘alter and adapt their works to supply at the elevation of 180 feet above the Lower Woolwich Road’, and
This reservoir only contained water for extinguishing fire in the Royal Arsenal and Royal Dockyard and other Government works at Woolwich. A main from the reservoir connected with a system of pipes in the various works which it was protecting. They were set so that just by screwing a delivery pipe to it ‘water will... reach to the top of all the buildings without the aid of fire engines’. The perimeter fence was replaced with brick walls in the early 1840s. I do not know when the Woolwich reservoir closed. Its twin in Greenwich Park seems to have closed in 1891. The Woolwich reservoir was still in use when it was municipalised in 1904. Then if the military no longer had a use for it, negotiations would have to be done by the new Metropolitan Water Board. The history of that organisation says nothing about that at all. It was still in use in 1922 when six policemen dived In to find a drowned child. “Several score of children, were enjoying their half holiday bathing. One boy got into difficulties and disappeared. Police-Sergeants Ford, Williams, and Jones, and Police-Constables Letheran, Hull and Currie, at once dashed to the spot, stripped, and dived in”. So – that is the story of some of the Kent Water Company’s reservoirs in the Shooters Hill Area. There are obviously more reservoirs on Shooters Hill and in Woolwich - I will get to them eventually. Some of course are still in use and as far as I’m aware are all underground and include one which I think is 19th century and others which are very, very new indeed. There are also over towards Plumstead several reservoirs which were built by the Plumstead Water Company and I will be doing a special chapter on them. There was another structure on Shooters Hill which I’ve wondered whether to put in this section or not. It is sometimes described as a tank but other accounts say it was a ‘circular iron-lined reservoir of 1856 for supply of the Arsenal. It was just off the west side of Red Lion Lane at the end of the terrace of older houses and stood on Royal Military Academy land. I’m not really sure if Kent Water Company ever owned it or managed it but it appears on maps sometimes marked as reservoir. Thanks Ian Bull
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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) GARLAND ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out works on a fire hydrant. The Order will come into operation on 13th February 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 7 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Garland Road at the junction of Plumstead Common Road Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 15/01/24 (INTERNAL REF: PL/607/LA462084) ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) TUSKAR STREET PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to install a new connection. The Order will come into operation on 19th February 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 5 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Tuskar Street outside 57. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 17/01/24 (INTERNAL REF: PL/616/LA462838) ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 202* The Greenwich (Charged For-Parking Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 202* 1.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) proposes to make the above-mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The general effect of the Orders would be to: a) Replace part of the existing ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm (E)’ bay with single yellow ‘No Waiting Mon-Fri 11am-12.30pm’ restrictions on Beechhill Road, north-east side, from the southern property boundary of No. 39 Beechhill Road in a south-easterly direction for 4.5 metres. b) update the map tiles attached to The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order 2018 and The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) Order 2018 so as to reflect the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (a). 3. A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents can be viewed by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Beechhill Road 24-02). 4. Further information may be obtained by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. 5. Any person who wishes to object to or make other representations about the proposed Orders, should send a statement in writing by 28th February 2024, specifying the grounds on which any objection is made by email to parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Beechhill Road 24-02). 6. Persons objecting to the proposed Orders should be aware that in view of current access to information legislation, this Council would be legally obliged to make any comments received in response to this notice, open to public inspection. 2.
Assistant Director, Transport Communities, Environment and Central Royal Borough of Greenwich Dated 7th February 2024
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) GREENWICH HIGH ROAD PLANNED DIRECTIONAL ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out repair works. The Order will come into operation on 19th February 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 2 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), Northbound in Greenwich High Road at the junction of Deptford Bridge. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 19/01/24 (INTERNAL REF: PL/632/LA463535)
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ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 202* The Greenwich (Charged For-Parking Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 202* Royal Borough of Greenwich
Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (AS AMENDED) Notice is hereby given that application(s) have been made to The Royal Borough of Greenwich in respect of the under mentioned premises/ sites. You can see the submissions and any plans at http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/planning. If development proposals affect Conservation Areas and/or Statutorily Listed Buildings under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 (As Amended) this will be shown within the item below. Anyone who wishes to comment on these applications should be made in writing to Development Planning within 21 days of the date of this notice. Please quote the appropriate reference number.
Dated 7th February 2024
Victoria Geoghegan Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control
Publicity For Planning Applications. Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Greenwich Builds 23/0890/F Land including the former Community Building at Richmount Gardens, London SE3 9AE Demolition of former community building and construction of 6x3bed houses with associated parking, soft landscaping and children's play area. (Amended description)
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address:
Ms Vaisvilaite 23/3082/HD THE OLD BAKERY, 93 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH SE10 8PD Development: Removal of the existing chimney stack and replacement of external windows. Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Miss Denis 23/3096/F 49A ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UQ Installation of replacement bathroom window to side of the property. Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK Applicant: Site Address:
Potter Raper Limited 24/0122/F WOOLWICH TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON STREET, WOOLWICH, SE18 Development: Alterations to fenestration, and all associated external works to Grade II* Listed building. Conservation Area: Woolwich Conservation Area Applicant: Site Address:
Grace Christian Centre 24/0131/F 38-42 HARE STREET, WOOLWICH, LONDON, SE18 6LZ Development: Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the first and second floors of 38-42 Hare Street from offices (Class E) to a new religious use (Class F1(f)). Conservation Area: Woolwich Conservation Area Applicant: Mr Stuart & Mrs Jo Dallen 24/0238/HD Site Address: 2 MANORBROOK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9AW Development: Demolition of existing two storey rear extension and construction of a new two storey rear extension and single storey rear and side extension with replacement of all single-glazed windows with double-glazed and associated external works Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Mr Thomas Duong 24/0272/HD 18 FOYLE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7RH Removing part of the fence and erection of new metal gate - 1m high to match the height of the existing fence. Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Mr & Mrs K Bahra 24/0281/HD 27 MORDEN ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0AD Demolition of existing single storey rear
conservatories and the construction of 4m single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension and associated external alterations. Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Publicity for Listed Building Consent Applicant: Site Address:
Mr Neil 23/3560/L 25 BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9RW Development: Replacement of existing timber conservatory with new double glazed timber conservatory to match. Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Listed Building: Grade 2 Potter Raper Limited 24/0123/L WOOLWICH TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON STREET, WOOLWICH, SE18 Development: Various internal and external works to Grade II* Listed Building including, replacement and remedial works to roof coverings, sky lights, chimney stacks and rainwater goods; new gutters, chutes and downpipes; repairs and redecoration of fenestration; repairs and cleaning to stained glass windows; cleaning of masonry; repair works to brick, render and stone; making good and redecoration of walls ceilings; remedial works and redecoration to main front entrance; repairs to structural cracks; renewal of lightning protection system; renewal of access system; repairs and replacement of bird control system; rooftop cable management; external hardstanding repairs; basement corridor lighting; new automated chandelier hoist; upgrade to fire alarm system and temporary scaffolding Conservation Area: Woolwich Conservation Area Listed Building: Grade 2*
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Dated 19/01/24 (INTERNAL REF: PL/618/LN00000)
The charge for a residents’ permit is the amount specified in the following table in column (5) depending on the Vehicle emissions (gCo2/km) specified in column (3) plus any additional diesel surcharge or additional charge for Multiple Permits per Household, in relation to the Controlled Parking Zone specified in column (1) in respect of which the residents' permit is issued. Note: Unregistered vehicles will be charged at DVLA Band 13 (1)
DVLA Band (2)
Vehicle Emissions (gCO2/km) (3)
Discount/ Surcharge % (4)
Permit Charge(5)
1
0
-80%
£20.00
2
1 to 50
-50%
£50.00
3
51 to 75
-30%
£70.00
4
76 to 90
-20%
£80.00
5
91 to 100
-10%
£90.00
6
101 to 110
0%
£100.00
7
111 to 130
25%
£125.00
8
131 to 150
50%
£150.00
9
151 to 170
75%
£175.00
10
171 to 190
100%
£200.00
11
191 to 225
125%
£225.00
12
226 to 255
150%
£250.00
13
Over 255
200%
£300.00
Resident Permits (All Controlled Parking Zones excluding AW, BS, EN, W and C Controlled Parking Zones) £100
Applicant:
The Roan Courtyard (Freehold) Limited 24/0130/L Site Address: ROAN COURT, 60 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, GREENWICH, SE10 8LQ Development: Installation of wrought iron handrails to both sides of main entrance steps (for health and safety reasons) Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Listed Building: Grade 2 Applicant: Site Address: Development:
Miss Caroline Van Arwegen 24/0191/L 82 ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RT Structural repairs of bowing to front and rear elevation, strengthening of existing timber lintel in spine wall at ground floor; repair of existing full height crack to party wall provision of additional lateral restraint to front elevation at bowing location with internal timber stud wall to second floor; and front elevation and party walls to be tied back with corner stitching. All works of making good to the retained fabric including plasterwork and brickwork. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2
The Royal Borough of Greenwich make’s this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by EE Structures who need to carry out new connections to a new build. The Order will come into operation on 24th February 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 3 weeks. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Granghill Road at the side of 73A Greenvale Road. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Schedule 1 – The current Permit and voucher charges for Eltham Centre (EC) CPZ (1) residents’ visitors’ vouchers (up to a maximum of 200 per year), valid for one day: £24.00 per 5 vouchers or valid for four hours: £12.00 per 5 vouchers; (2) nannies' permits, £263.00 each per year (3) doctor’s permits, £263.00 each per year (4) tradesmen's permits, £18.50 each per week up to a maximum of six weeks (5) car club permits, £183.00each per year (6) carers' permits, no charge.
Applicant: Site Address:
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) GRANGEHILL ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) proposes to make the above-mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. 2. The general effect of the Orders would be to: a) Introduce a Disabled Badge Holders Only restrictions on Roper Street, west side, from a point 8.5 metres north of its junction with Eltham High Street for 6.5 metres in a northerly direction. b) Introduce a Permit Holders Only 9am-10pm Zone EC bay on Roper Street, west side, from a point 15 metres north of its junction with Eltham High Street for 49.5 metres in a northerly direction, at the current rates set out in Schedule 1 to this Notice. c) Revoke the shared use Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-10pm Max Stay 2 Hours Zone EC bay on Roper Street, west side, from a point 8.5 metres north of its junction with Eltham High Street for 56 metres in a northerly direction. d) update the map tiles attached to The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order 2018 and The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) Order 2018 so as to reflect the provisions referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c). 3. A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents can be viewed by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Roper Street 24-02). 4. Further information may be obtained by emailing parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. 5. Any person who wishes to object to or make other representations about the proposed Orders, should send a statement in writing by 28th February 2024, specifying the grounds on which any objection is made by email to parking-design@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Roper Street 24-02). 6. Persons objecting to the proposed Orders should be aware that in view of current access to information legislation, this Council would be legally obliged to make any comments received in response to this notice, open to public inspection. Assistant Director, Transport Communities, Environment and Central Royal Borough of Greenwich
Date: 7/02/2024
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Additional Diesel Surcharge: £50
£50.00
Additional charge for Multiple Permits per Household
£100.00
The charge for a business permit valid for a period of 12 months shall be the amount specified in the following table in column (5) depending on the Vehicle emissions (gCo2/km) specified in column (3), in relation to the controlled parking zone specified in column (1) in respect of which the business permit is issued. (1)
Business Permits (All Controlled Parking Zones excluding AW, BS, EN, W and C Controlled Parking Zones) £275 (Commercial Vehicles as defined by HMRC rules capped at £275)
DVLA Band (2)
Vehicle Emissions (gCO2/km) (3)
Discount/ Surcharge % (4)
Permit Charge (5)
1
0
-80%
£55
2
1 to 50
-50%
£138
3
51 to 75
-30%
£193
4
76 to 90
-20%
£220
5
91 to 100
-10%
£248
6
101 to 110
0%
£275
7
111 to 130
25%
£344
8
131 to 150
50%
£413
9
151 to 170
75%
£481
10
171 to 190
100%
£550
11
191 to 225
125%
£619
12
226 to 255
150%
£688
13
Over 255
200%
£825
Note: Unregistered vehicles will be charged at DVLA Band 13
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News from the Royal Borough of Greenwich for our residents
Destination Thamesmead: DLR extension consultation launched Do you think the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) should extend to Thamesmead? Now is your chance to have your say. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is excited to be working in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and the London Borough of Newham to extend the DLR to Thamesmead. A public consultation has officially launched with residents able to have their say on the proposal.
As part of Our Greenwich – the Council’s vision for the next four years - we want to ensure developments deliver positive change for new and existing communities. Extending the DLR to Thamesmead could unlock significant housing potential in Thamesmead, encouraging the construction of around 15,000 new homes alongside vibrant open spaces, shops, leisure, and cultural facilities, but also offer seamless connections across London. Councillor Averil Lekau, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said: "Thamesmead deserves improved connectivity. This DLR extension is about unlocking potential, making it is easier, safer and greener to move around the borough and the rest of London.
“It will encourage more people to use public transport, which is essential to helping us cut our carbon emissions and achieving our Carbon Neutral Plan. We brought the Elizabeth line to Woolwich and Abbey Wood and together we can bring the DLR to Thamesmead.” Courtney, a local Thamesmead resident, said: “I currently either have to take the bus to Woolwich or Abbey Wood to access central London but having a station a walk away will really benefit me financially, health wise and open up opportunities for me and my community”
We encourage residents and businesses to participate in the consultation and share their feedback by Monday 18 March or to attend a drop-in session: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/dlr-extension
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