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We’re funding plenty of fun, free and inclusive events this summer - get involved! Greenwich+Docklands International Festival: 360 Friday 21 August, 7pm, free General Gordon Square, Woolwich, SE18 6AB Exhilarating dance, immersive set design and electronic music collide in this vivid portrait of a generation on the edge of change, by trailblazing French choreographer Mehdi Kerkouche. Gather around a spectacular circular stage as energising music transforms Woolwich into a dancefloor, alive with concert energy that builds and builds. Funded by the council as part of our summer of culture. PARKSFest: Hornfair Park Saturday 22 August, 12 noon to 5pm, free Hornfair Park, SE18 4LX Family-friendly drop-in activities to encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. Enjoy a community picnic, a guided botany walk with an ecologist, storytelling and nature-inspired crafts, outdoor games, and a sunset bat walk. Funded by the council as part of our summer of culture. Royal Greenwich Festivals: Garrison Church Summer Festival Saturday 22 August, 2pm to 10pm, free St George’s Woolwich Garrison Church, SE18 6BW A multi-day festival extravaganza of music, arts, film and crafts, in collaboration with the local community,

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including the army and local school children and TARU Arts. Funded by the council through Royal Greenwich Festivals.

Create: Our Heritage UK Creative Roots: Stories, voices and future leaders programme

Royal Greenwich Festivals: Our Heritage UK - Ise Agbe Craft workshop and African Folklore Story time

Monday 24 August, 12 noon to 4pm, free

Saturday 22 August, 12 noon to 4pm, free Charlton Assembly Rooms, SE7 8UD Experience African folklore through immersive storytelling and hands-on traditional craft workshops. Led by African storytellers, the programme will explore cultural identity, history, and community values. Funded by the council through Royal Greenwich Festivals. Greenwich+Docklands International Festival: Greenwich Fair Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, 1pm to 6pm, free Family-friendly street theatre, circus, dance and games at the top of Greenwich Park Hill, offering a Bank Holiday weekend of fun for all ages. Featuring award winning performances and activities, from theatre and circus, to puppetry, dance and acrobatics. Funded by the council as part of our Summer of Culture. Funded by the council as part of our summer or culture. PARKSFest: Mycenae House and Gardens Summer Sunny Sunday Sunday 23 August, 10am to 4pm, free Mycenae House and Gardens, SE3 7SE

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Bring the family along to the Coldharbour BBQ and Jumble Sale for activities, great food and a chance to meet your neighbours. You’ll also be able to speak to council officers and learn more about the £1.5million investment into a new community hub in the heart of Coldharbour.

Moorings Sociable Club, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG An interactive spoken word and public speaking workshop where young people will explore Black history, heritage and personal identity. Participants will develop confidence through creative writing and performance while engaging with professionals from different career sectors who will share advice on education, employment and future opportunities. Funded by the council through Create. Create: Our Heritage UK Creative Roots: Rhythm of Roots - Drumming and Afrobeats workshop Thursday 27 August, 12 noon to 4pm, free Birchmere Community Hub, SE28 8AP Young people will experience traditional African drumming alongside contemporary Afrobeats dance, learning rhythm, teamwork and performance skills. The workshop promotes physical wellbeing, confidence and cultural appreciation through music and movement. Funded by the council through Create. Find events near you royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

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Get into the carnival spirit early as Dendê Nation brings its pre-Notting Hill Carnival celebration to The Fox & Firkin in Lewisham. The Brazilian band, winners of the Brazilian Bands category at the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival, are inviting audiences to a pre-carnival celebration of artists, music and communities and the cultural connections between them. The evening will see an Afo-Brazilian Samba-Reggae bloco and a Jamaican-rooted community choir share the stage under their African heritage and collective celebrations. The evening is part of Ìjó Ìdílé, produced by Gandaia Arts with support from Arts Council England and Black Butterfly.

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Discover Your Creative Side in Lewisham Young people can try their hand at everything from dance and acting to storytelling and singing during a week of free Creative Hub masterclasses at Lewisham Youth Theatre. The programme begins with Find Your Groove on Tuesday 25 August, where 12 to 15-year-olds can try musical theatre, ballet and commercial dance. On Wednesday, aspiring actors aged 16 to 19 can learn about performing for film and television with professional actor Tobi Bakare, known for his role as JP Hooper in BBC’s Death in Paradise. Younger participants aged eight to 11 can explore improvisation, clowning and character creation during Active Storytelling on Thursday, while Friday’s Everybody Can Sing workshop invites 12 to 16-year-olds to explore their voices with singer Franklina Awuah. No previous experience is required, making the sessions an opportunity for young people to build confidence and discover a new creative skill.

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Greenwich Peninsula Gets Moving Greenwich Peninsula will become the stage for a fast-paced fusion of dance, film and live action as On the Move arrives as part of the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival. Created by Argentinian artists Luciana Acuña and Alejo Moguillansky, the free outdoor performance brings together roller skaters, DJs, choreographers, visual artists and dancers. Audiences can follow the performers along their route or watch from static viewing areas. The production explores this year’s festival theme, WE MOVE, and promises an immersive spectacle featuring coloured smoke, wind, snow, siren noises and crashing sounds. Accessibility is built into the performances, with ear defenders available at accessible viewing areas. There will be live audio description at 6pm on Saturday 29 August and British Sign Language interpretation at 2pm on Sunday 30 August. Date: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August Time: 6pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday Address: Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0XX Tickets: Reserve a seat for £5 or free entry, available at https://festival.org/gdif/whats-on/

Shakespeare Under the Stars in Greenwich Shakespeare gets out in the open as Four Forty Theatre brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Old Royal Naval College. Over one enchanted night, lovers lose their way, fairies clash and an enthusiastic group of actors rehearses itself into trouble. Four Forty Theatre promises inventive storytelling, quick-fire character changes and plenty of humour in its playful take on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. The performance takes place in the Queen Mary Courtyard, providing an atmospheric setting for a summer evening of theatre. Suitable for ages seven and over, tickets cost £23 for adults and £15 for children aged 16 and under. The event takes place outdoors, so audiences should bring their own chairs. A bar will also be available, while families can take part in a pre-show drama workshop exploring the play through games and crafts. Date: Thursday 27 August Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Address: Queen Mary Courtyard, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Tickets: £23 for adults and £15 for 16 and under, available at https://ornc.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/

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LIFESTYLE

Greenwich weaving studio draws on maritime history for new creative space Freeweaver Studio Erna Janine with a client

Freeweaver studio opens new home just a short walk from the National Maritime Museum,writesMyfanwyFleming-Jones... Freeweaver Studio has moved into The Weavers Loft at Meantime Studios, where its naturally lit workspace offers visitors the chance to explore traditional and experimental weaving techniques. The studio specialises in Japanese floor-loom weaving and is run by Dutchborn textile artist Erna Janine, who began weaving in 1994 and has spent the past three decades teaching and developing her own textile practice.

and Greenwich’s maritime past.

people hardly see how it is done.”

success of his 2025 film Nosferatu.

for the sakura look,” she said.

“Part of my practice is dealing with maritime fibres like linen and hemp. It is a wonderful coincidence to get our hands on a lovely new space for that,” she said.

The studio offers workshops where participants can make scarves, cushions and table runners, as well as develop their own projects and experiment with more unconventional techniques.

Freeweaver works predominantly with natural fibres, earth-pigment dyes and handwoven cloth, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design.

Janine, who trained in traditional Scandinavian weaving, travelled to Japan around a decade ago to explore its textile history before bringing the techniques she learnt back to her practice in London.

The studio is also working with designers preparing for London Fashion Week, incorporating its historic weaving techniques into collections, including projects with the King’s Trust and an independent South African designer.

The studio is currently showing Cloth from the Forest, an exhibition based on Janine’s textile research with wild silk communities in East India. Further exhibitions and projects are planned over the coming months.

Its work can also be found at Greenwich Market, where the studio sells handwoven scarves and cushions for £150 and £95 respectively.

Freeweaver is also planning to introduce memberships in the autumn, allowing people to make weaving a more regular part of their lives, alongside guest teachers and further workshops.

Its new home has a particularly fitting history, having previously been used by the Maritime Museum for archival and textile restoration work.

A large wall covered in colourful yarns forms a centrepiece of the studio, with visitors encouraged to experiment with their own colour palettes and combinations.

Janine said the studio’s location has also allowed her to explore the connection between her work

“We are all about making weaving accessible to the public,” Janine said. “It is a well-known technique but

The studio’s work has already attracted attention beyond Greenwich. Freeweaver has been commissioned by Academy Award-winning film designer Anne Pinnock to contribute to the set design of upcoming Robert Eggers film Werwulf, following the

Janine said the surrounding area provides a constant source of inspiration, from Greenwich Park to the changing seasons. “We like the walk through the park and seasonal inspiration there, with Japanese cherry blossoms in March

New Brockley restaurant Cantinera Celebrating Spanish and Mexican flavours ingredients and bold flavours. Diners can expect plates such as seabass with BYOB offering, writes Evie Flynn.. ceviche tostadas, grilled scallops with

A new Brockley restaurant is bringing together Spanish and Mexican influences with a seasonal menu and bringyour-own-bottle (BYOB) approach.

restaurant from chefs Jake Barwood and Celia D’Ortiz, who have previously built a following through a series of successful pop-ups under the name Codillos.

guajillo oil and smoked butter sauce, and bavette steak with girolles and fino sherry jus, followed by desserts including gala melon and cucumber granita.

Located a stone throw from Brockley station, Cantinera is the first permanent

The restaurant’s menu changes monthly, with dishes centred around seasonal

Cantinera also reflects the chefs’ connection to the local area. After

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meeting at Brockley Market, the pair decided to create a restaurant focused on quality food, relaxed dining and warm hospitality. Guests can bring their own bottle for a £7 corkage fee. Cantinera,10 Coulgate Street, SE4 2RW @cantinera.restaurant

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A proposal to transform the site of a derelict 19th Century Plumstead pub into nine houses could take over a year to complete, writes Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter... A proposal to transform the site of a derelict 19th Century Plumstead pub into nine houses could take over a year to complete. This is the fourth planning application in five years seeking planning permission to change The Who’d a Thought It at 7 Timbercroft Lane into homes. Prior schemes were refused by Greenwich Council because Greenwich planners didn’t believe the loss of the pub was justified and they didn’t want to see the locally listed building demolished. The previous proposal, which was withdrawn in 2025, sought to retain the public house and build six dwellings. The new plan wants to remove the pub entirely as the applicant Goldenspark (Timber) Ltd claims there is “no realistic or viable prospect of the site

continuing in public house use”. Planning documents state: “The previous submission sought to retain a reduced public house use within a rationalised building footprint. “Following extensive engagement with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, including direct correspondence with the case officer, the applicant has now reviewed the proposal in full. “The council advised that a fully residential scheme could be supported in principle, provided that the loss of the public house use is properly justified through a new viability assessment and marketing report which reflects current marketing conditions.” The new scheme will retain The Who’d a Thought It’s historic frontage and it will reinstate its sign as a “clear heritage reference”.

‘Who’d a Thought It’ - derelict pub saved again from bulldozers The new scheme will see the partial demolition of the pub but three homes will be built within the curtilage of The Who’d a Thought It which was constructed around 1845. Two more structures will also be built on the site. One will be a threebedroom dwelling and the other will contain four one-bedroom flats and another three-bedroom unit in a row of three terraced houses. If planning permission is granted, the applicant hopes to begin construction on the site in December. The project is expected to be completed in March 2028. The planning application can be viewed in full on Greenwich Council’s planning portal at reference 24/3746/F. Plumstead residents have until August 26 to share their views on the project.

Lord Reglan could return as pub cum ‘aparthotel’ Plans to renovate a vacant Woolwich pub and turn it into an ‘aparthotel’ have been lodged with Greenwich Council, writes Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter... This is the second time a planning application has been submitted to convert The Lord Raglan pub at 158 Burrage Road, Woolwich, into an aparthotel – a serviced accommodation type that blends self-catered rooms with a hotel’s typical amenities. © Lewandowski Architects.

The previous aparthotel application was refused in April. Greenwich planners felt the proposed doublestorey extension to the rear of the pub would “fail to respect the character” of the pub and its height would impose on three nearby homes. This new application has been reduced in scope from an 18-room complex to a 16-room one, but the applicant Raglan Woolwich Ltd still wants to build an extra floor on top of the two-storey pub, as well as reconfigure 160 Burrage Road to become a flat for the aparthotel’s eventual manager. A CGI of what the new Lord Raglan would look like

The Lord Raglan would come back into use as part of the new plans.

According to planning documents, the pub was on the market for 16 months but received no formal offers to take it over at a cost of £50,000 a year.

addressed by offering a two-bedroom house next door (160 Burrage Road, owned by the freeholder) for any ingoing pub tenant to lease.”

One operator looking to establish a late-night shisha bar was interested in the property, but the landlord deemed it unsuitable due to the residential nature of the area. The pub “generally attracted” interest from parties looking to operate a smaller retail business, or redevelop the property altogether.

In response to the previous application’s refusal, one of the first-floor extensions has been set back to lessen the impact on 28 to 30 Raglan Road.

The proposed change of use to an aparthotel would allow the pub to reopen. Pub property specialist AG&G director Michael Penfold said: “We believe that the proposed 18-bedroom aparthotel would enhance the appeal of the pub as it could help serve the aparthotel customers with a dedicated food and beverage offer. “We are advised by the landlord that the lack of living accommodation directly above the pub would be

Planning documents state: “Overall, it is considered that the proposal has positive merit. The local area study demonstrates that it is in keeping with other corner sites and sits comfortably within its surroundings. “Furthermore, the accommodation provided will benefit the pub below, which will continue to operate as such, and will meet the local need for temporary accommodation for professionals working in the area.” The planning application can be viewed on Greenwich Council’s planning portal at reference 26/1669/F.

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NEWS

‘It is costing taxpayers on average £5,400 to ferry just 51 cyclists a day through the Silvertown Tunnel’

Sir Sadiq Khan has been told that Transport for London (TfL) is spending £43 on each cyclist being shuttled through the Silvertown Tunnel, writes Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter... TfL has been criticised for spending the equivalent of £2million a year on a free shuttle bus that takes as few as 51 cyclists per day through the newly-built tunnel. The network has run the service since the opening of the tunnel last April and is compelled to do so until 2028 as per requirements from the Department for Transport. The zero-emission service runs every 12 minutes from Seagull Lane in the Royal Docks – just outside City Hall – to Greenwich Peninsula. Cyclists are currently banned from riding through the Silvertown Tunnel, which is only for motorists. The Mayor has confirmed that the service costs around £2million per year to run – equivalent to £5,400 a day.

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While as many as 299 cyclists used the shuttle bus in the first week of operation, demand has fallen significantly, with the most recent figures released by TfL suggesting as few as 51 cyclists used the service each day in early January. This is equivalent to over £100 per passenger. Reform UK’s Alex Wilson, who has sparred with the Mayor of London on the issue, said he will continue to press City Hall on lobbying ministers to change the demands set out in the Development Consent Order granted in 2018 which TfL must currently adhere to.

£5,500 to run each day – even with 100-130 passengers, it works out £43 per passenger. I don’t think that’s a good use of taxpayers’ money and I’m not sure that anyone else really does either. “There’s got to be better things we can do transport wise with even just £2million. This is a symbol of everything that this Mayor’s about. It’s a woke vanity project – Net Zero cycling buses, all wonderful stuff as he would see it. But people are voting with their feet – they’re not using it.

“It’s a complete waste of money because nobody’s using it,” the Assembly Member told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

“If you want to cross the river, go on the Tube or the cable car. If you were to send everybody that has used this on the cable car, it would be six times cheaper than the people that are using it as a cycle shuttle.”

“It’s ridiculous. So it costs about

On a warm Thursday in July, the

LDRS observed three buses leaving the Seagull Lane stop without a single passenger on board. However, around lunchtime, the service was finally starting to be utilised. “I am a regular user for three to four months now,” Harsha, a 25-year-old worker boarding the shuttle, said. “It’s very useful to get across – I go for delivery work in Greenwich, so it’s very helpful. “There’s a maximum of four or five cyclists on these – not more than that. They could probably increase the time between buses to 15 or 20 minutes – the people who do need to use it can wait.” In the same report, TfL also confirmed it would explore the

possibility of passengers on foot being able to board. “To maximise the opportunities provided by the cycle shuttle service, we are currently exploring the opportunity to allow pedestrians to use the service,” officials wrote. A TfL spokesperson said: “The cycle shuttle offers a safe and convenient way for cyclists to cross the river between Silvertown and North Greenwich. “Cyclists have already made thousands of journeys using this new free service, which transports around 100-130 cyclists across the river on a typical weekday – similar to the number of cyclists who use the Woolwich Ferry and significantly higher than the London Cable Car.”

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125-year-old listed church organ to be restored in Deptford

A £459,399 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will see it returned to its former glory, writes Evie Flynn... Nearly half a million pounds has been given to St John’s Church in Deptford to help restore a Grade II-listed organ. The church’s organ was built by prolific organ builder JJ Binns in 1901 and a £459,399 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will see it returned to its former glory. The money will go towards a two-year ‘Restore the Binns’ project, which has an estimated cost of £562,000 and will see the full restoration of a “rare and largely unaltered” example of JJ Binns’ work. The programme will also deliver a programme of music performances and events, including a new church community garden. The church’s branding and website will get a makeover and there will be new signange across the church to reflect the building’s history and the JJ Binns organ. Other examples of JJ Binns’ work across London include st Gabriel’s Church in Pimlico, St Stephen with St John in Westminster and Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the West End. Reverend Chris Hanning, the vicar at St John’s, said: “We

are really excited that the

delighting future generations too.”

Heritage Fund and other funders have seen the importance of restoring this wonderful instrument.

St John’s want to use the Restore the Binns project to establish a network of churches working on similar projects to share experience and offer a 12-month organ traineeship.

“It has brought joy and music to our local neighbourhood and our community of Christ for over a hundred years. Now we can look forward to

Greenwich Supports service shortlisted for two national awards A Royal Greenwich service supporting residents before financial pressures become a crisis has been shortlisted for two national awards, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones...

Sola Ogun, Chair of the St John’s Organ Fund Steering Group, said: Greenwich Supports has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Innovation and Social Inclusion categories at the IRRV Performance Awards. The service was launched as a pilot in June 2025 and brings housing, benefits, debt, employment and customer services together in one team, aiming to help residents access support before their problems escalate. In its first year, Greenwich Supports has supported 525 residents experiencing financial difficulty and helped them secure more than £893,000 in additional income. The service has also provided advice to help residents tackle more than £1.3 million of debt and helped prevent homelessness among households at risk. Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich said: “Greenwich support was born from the idea that the right conversation at

“We are delighted to have secured these grants and to be able to get started on this hugely exciting work. “Thanks to the help of the Heritage Fund and National Lottery players we have been able to appoint Mander Organ Builders to undertake the long hoped for restoration of our rare 1901 JJ Binns organ and look forward to engaging the right time can change someone’s future. We understood that amid the cost of living crisis, our communities needed to know what support was available to them, and that the council as a whole was working to ensure that they weren’t left to struggle alone. “The work we’re doing with Greenwich Supports might lead parents to discover they are entitled to extra income, give someone the confidence to start a new job, or help families get the advice they need to keep a roof over their heads. This expansion of the scheme that started in 2022 is building on the great work already being done. Working together, our teams take the time to listen; understand what residents are facing and work alongside them to find lasting solutions. This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff and our commitment to helping residents

people in a rich programme of events and activities over the next 18 months.” The project has also been supported by the congregation at the church, Vinehill Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Benefact Trust, ChurchCare, On Organ Fund and Metropolitan Public Gardens Association. get the right support at the right time.” Councillor Rachel Taggart-Ryan, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources said: “Too often people only reach out for support when they are already in crisis. This pilot has turned this on its head by identifying residents who may need help and offering joined-up support before problems become overwhelming. The results speak for themselves. We’ve helped residents increase their incomes, manage debt, prevent homelessness and improve their financial security. That’s good for the people we support and good for our borough.” The council said the approach has changed how residents engage with its services, with many people supported by Greenwich Supports having never previously accessed advice or support. The pilot has also led to new referral routes and stronger partnership working, including early support for families and links with charities to help residents overcome barriers. The recognition comes as Royal Greenwich continues efforts to tackle poverty across the borough. The IRRV Performance Awards recognise organisations across local government for delivering innovative services and improving outcomes for communities. Winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony in September.

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George Landmann and the growth of Woolwich

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I have been thinking that I ought to write up all the research I’ve done over 40 years on the man who built the Greenwich railway - the first powered railway in London - George Landmann. He had been a senior and early Royal Engineer with an extremely interesting local background. He was a civilian when he built the Greenwich railway and it was not his only innovative project.

However there are huge gaps in my knowledge of his life and I really don’t think I’m going to be able to fill some of them at all - so perhaps I should just go ahead and write up the bits I do know about. It’s the 200th anniversary of the Greenwich Railway in 2036-8, but I am now so very, very ancient that I think I had better do it now!

would get up and point to the size and complexity of the Royal Dockyards two hundred years before the supposed revolution began - apparently around 1780. In 1714 a thousand families were said to ‘belong to the Dockyard’ in Woolwich - and where did they live and where were the facilities which they would have needed?

So, I must apologise if I sometimes try out ideas here of what could go into a book about George Landmann. To start with he was born in Woolwich in 1780 on the Arsenal site. I thought perhaps I should say something about what Woolwich was like in 1780.

I think we can name the area as North Kent Riverside and it is the area of hillside between the River and the Dover Road. There is marshland between a series of Riverside settlements; Rotherhithe, Deptford; Greenwich; Woolwich, Erith and ultimately Gravesend. One feature is that on that hillside are numerous excavations and pits – everything from dene holes to the 1960s cement factory complex at Swanscombe.

It’s not that easy because we don’t have - or I’m not aware of - relevant maps which would fix what the town was like at that time. The best I can come up with is the 1746 Roque map which shows Woolwich town centre. I rather suspect that Woolwich was one of the most highly industrialised towns in England at that time though I don’t have comparative figures. I used to always enjoy going to talks where the origins of some industry or other was discussed and the late Professor Ray Riley was there. At the mention of ‘industrial revolution’ he

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In Woolwich there are several pits right in the town centre. One example is in the land between St Mary’s parish church and the dockyard where concerns about the church’s stability date from the 17th century. These riparian towns all had a very typical riverside - fishing, boat building, barge repair, maybe a ferry. The only exception is Greenwich

where the Palace was on the Riverside, while in Woolwich the Royal Dockyard formed one end of the riverfront. In 1780 the national press was full of stories about the need for more ships and thus expanding the Royal Dockyards, citing Woolwich as the ‘mother’ dockyard and describing planned extensions there. These extensions, undertaken over the next decade, included the Clockhouse and the gateway, still in place. The primary ship launched in 1780 at Woolwich was a frigate called ‘Minerva’ – and so built for speed and action rather than size. However I don’t think there is any reference to Woolwich Dockyard in George Landmann’s autobiography, which is extraordinary since he must have seen it every day at a time when the Navy neared its peak of its world leading assurance and effectiveness. Another major works in central Woolwich was the Govee rope yard something which I have never written up here although I probably ought to. The rope yard was set up in the mid Tudor period in order to provide rope for the Navy - every warship used several miles of it, all of which needed to be renewed on a regular basis. It is

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Woolwich and various pits and workings

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a very interesting institution in that it was the government owned factory at such an early date. The rope yard was on the line of what is now Berisford Street with a path called Ropeyard Rails running parallel and to the north. These two big important workplaces must have dominated the Riverside in Woolwich in 1780 but George Landmann mentions neither. He does talk a bit about another such workplace - the Arsenal along with and in particular the Military Academy. To the east of the dockyard and the rope walk lay what became the Royal Arsenal and, rather to my surprise, I find it was not designated as such until the early 19th century, but I was very aware that it grew as a number of organisations were brought together. It is also important that this happened under The Board of Ordnance, a body which had been set up by under The Tudors to look after the nation’s military establishments and oversee supplies of armaments. A couple of weeks ago I wrote briefly about the establishment and ideas behind the Royal Military Academy and before that we had a speaker at Greenwich Industrial History

Society, Mark Thompson, talking about the rise of the scientific soldier along with Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers in Woolwich. So, in 1780 the Woolwich Riverside was dominated by big government institutions – all of them ‘security’. The Royal Dockyard was to the west going roughly from the Charlton boundary to what is now the Ferry Approach. To the east is the area which in 1780 had yet to become the Royal Arsenal - it runs east from the point where the riverside path crosses the Arsenal wall as today. These big industrial sites didn’t leave very much space for the town to exist, particularly when we add in the rope walk on the line of what is now Beresford Street - where was Woolwich in all of this? I decided I didn’t know and so I emailed Julian Watson because he knows everything. Julian said: “Good question. Rocque shows it best, squashed between the Dockyard and the Arsenal and overlooked by St Mary Magdalene Church. Crammed into narrow streets leading off Woolwich High Street and Market Hill. Hog Lane with its Medieval houses which was later Ferry Approach… A small but densely populated

n THE EARLY EAST LONDON GAS INDUSTRY: HOW IT BEGAN AND HOW IT HELPED LONDON INDUSTRIES TO GROW. The gas industry in early 19th century London - all the incompetence and all the scandals. Also explores how gas industry waste products were taken up and used by other industries. £15

n SHIPBUILDING IN GREENWICH – A shortish run through those who built ships in our borough and what they built on. It covers two Royal Dockyards, to those who built single sailing barges, and those who built into the 1990s. £10

n THE INDUSTRIES OF DEPTFORD CREEK. A siteby-site description of this amazingly busy Creekside between its mouth with the Thames and the Lewisham border. It includes industries of national importance, from the medieval to electronics pioneers - and the downright quirky. £15

n GEORGE LIVESEY - A BIOGRAPHY. The life of South London’s maverick 19th century gas works manager, who forced the privately owned industry to work in partnership with the public and with its workforce. There is nothing in the industry he didn’t change. This is about a man who wanted to change society – but in 1889 got it very wrong. £10. Illustrated. £15

n THE GREENWICH RIVERSIDE – UPPER WATERGATE TO ANGERSTEIN. A siteby-site description of the Greenwich Riverside between Deptford to Charlton. This is not yet another description of Royal Greenwich but looks at riverside communities, industries and river workers – as well less known site histories. £15

n GREENWICH PENINSULA - GREENWICH MARSH. A HISTORY OF AN INDUSTRIAL HEARTLAND. This is a rewrite of my all-time bestseller Greenwich Marsh, to include the Dome. It describes the history of the Marsh and the industries which grew up there in the 19th century, including Enderby Wharf and the telecommunications revolution, as well as the amazing gas works and much else. £10

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community of great antiquity with an Iron Age/Roman fort at its heart by a similarly ancient Thames crossing.”

away, since many conservationists in Woolwich complain about neglect by the military who still own it.

South of Woolwich town is Woolwich Common along with Charlton and Plumstead Commons. There is a whole history to the fate of these Commons but basically Woolwich Common was taken over by the military and actually purchased by them in around 1800 plus a Parliamentary order. This move was not popular and there were many complaints about the behaviour of the military on the Common something which has not really gone

North of the Common and to the west of the town were larger estates owned by the Bowater family. A great deal of that area is now housing. On a site purchased from them is a huge range of Royal Artillery barracks built in the mid 18th century by the Board of Ordnance and currently for sale. There is also a considerable of amount of open land around the barracks. Further to the west is

Repository Wood which again was purchased from the Bowater family. The area of common and military open space has created a big green area to the south of Woolwich town. There are also several features of some interest - probably a great deal of it in Repository Wood. One feature which should be noted is the ha which goes along Ha Ha Road. There are of course numerous other military buildings in Woolwich and far more than that have been demolished over the years.

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Young Greenwich and Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) recently welcomed Year 6 pupils to Hawksmoor Youth Hub in Thamesmead as part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Junior Citizenship Programme. CACT have delivered Young Greenwich, the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s universal youth provision, since April 2012, with Hawksmoor Youth Hub one of four locations used to deliver youth services across the borough. The Junior Citizenship Programme saw 1,800 children from 45 Greenwich schools take part in safety workshops designed to prepare them for their transition from primary to secondary school in September. Over two weeks, pupils attended workshops at Hawksmoor Youth Hub and other venues across the borough, learning about a range of important topics including road, bus and Tube safety, fire safety, first aid, grooming and exploitation, hate crime and staying safe when shopping online. Pupils also had the chance to test their skills at spotting counterfeit clothing and toys. The sessions were led by subject

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experts from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Marlborough Highways, Veolia and Transport for London. By hosting the programme at Hawksmoor Youth Hub, Young Greenwich and CACT were able to support this borough-wide initiative helping pupils prepare for next month’s transition from primary to secondary school. To find out more about CACT’s activities and wellbeing services for young people, please visit young-greenwich.org.uk

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PUBLIC NOTICES ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1) CROUCH CROFT PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich makes 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 replace a pressure reducing valve. 2. The Order will come into operation on 24th August 2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 4 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. 3. 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 Crouch Croft at the junction of Beanshaw. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA496130 FN18 /LIC No 77170 / 05/08/2026 09:25 ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) LEGATT ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make 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 district meter and strainer with power supply. 2. The Order will come into operation on 31st August 2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed by 13/09/2026. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. 3. 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 Legatt Road at the junction of Westhorne Avenue. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA503086 /LIC No 76369 / 24/04/2026 14:30 ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1) KING GEORGE STREET PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Southern Gas Network who need to carry out new service installation. 2. The Order will come into operation on 24/08/2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed by 30/08/2026. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. 3. 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 King George Street, Greenwich - outside 61. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

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. Date: 19/08/2026 Victoria Geoghegan Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control List of Press Advertisements - 19/08/2026

Publicity for Planning Applications Applicant: The Hyde Group 26/1314/F Site Address: FLAT 90 GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1JZ Development: Replacement of the front door. Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mr & Mrs E McBride 26/1637/HD 62 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear and side extension. Enlargement of the existing single-storey rear extension including replacement roof. Conversion of the garage into a habitable room, construction of a first-floor rear extension and a dormer window, installation of three rooflights, and alterations to the original rear roof slope.(re-consultation) Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Uplift Developments Limited and Travelodge Hotels Limited 26/1686/F ABBEY ARMS, 31 WILTON ROAD, LONDON, SE2 9RH Refurbishment, reconfiguration and extension of existing public house together with the construction of a new mixed use building to the rear comprising office space (Use Class E) and hotel reception, bar and restaurant at ground floor level with hotel room accommodation above (Use Class C1), hard and soft landscaping and associated external alterations.

mixed use building to the rear comprising 137sqm office space (Use Class E) and hotel reception, bar and restaurant at ground floor level with 132 hotel rooms above (Use Class C1), hard and soft landscaping and associated external alterations. Applicant: Site Address:

Ms Anna Szerszen 26/1999/F FLAT 3, 50 CROOMS HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8HD Development: Replacement of windows like for like. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Applicant: Site Address:

Mr Jon Fabian 26/2170/HD 54 ASHRIDGE CRESCENT, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3EB Development: Construction of a single storey rear /side extensions and conversion of a garage to a habitable room. Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE Applicant: Site Address:

William Watts 26/2312/HD 37 ASHBURNHAM PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TZ Development: Replacement of existing windows and associated works Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE

Detailed description for consultation purposes only: Refurbishment, reconfiguration and construction of a two storey side extension to the existing public house as well as the implementation of a new side pub garden and ancillary internal coffee kiosk together with the construction of a new 7 storey

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH The Greenwich (Housing Estate Roads and Car Parks) (Amendment No. 6) Order 2026 PROVISION OF DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES, WAITING RESTRICTIONS, WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS AND THE PROVISION OF A LOADING BAY ON PARTS OF EDGE HILL, GILBOURNE ESTATE (GEOFFREY COVEY HOUSE), GLYNDON ESTATE (INVERMORE PLACE), LEMMON ROAD, DAHLIA ROAD (MARSHLAND HOUSE), MILNES ESTATE (RUTLAND HOUSE), PRIOR STREET GARAGES & RIDEOUT STREET (MURRAY HOUSE)

1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate Thames Water who need to carryout connection works. 2. The Order will come into operation on 26th August 2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 9 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. 3. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily suspend the designated parking spaces and prohibit vehicles from parking (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Avery Hill Road outside 182- 184 and outside 191. 4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will not need to be diverted. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

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 Order under sections 6, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. 2. The general effect of the Order would be to provide parking controls as shown within those lengths of housing estate road detailed below:Edge Hill - To introduce double yellow line no waiting at any time restrictions along the front of garages of the block numbered 38-156 Edge Hill. Geoffrey Covey House, Gilbourne Estate – This is a new build on Housing land with a proposal for one single disabled bay. Glyndon Estate, Invermore Place – (Estate Zone HE09 Permit Holders) - To convert a parking bay into a disabled bay. Lemmon Road – (Estate Zone HW08 Permit Holders) - To convert two parking bays into disabled bays. Marshland House, Dahlia Road – To provide 7 disabled spaces and no waiting at any time restrictions. Milnes Estate, at Rutland House - To convert an existing parking bay into a disabled bay for a disabled resident. Prior Street Garages - To introduce double yellow line no waiting at any time restrictions, no loading and unloading restrictions and one loading bay with maximum stays of 40 minutes at the rear of 38-42 Prior Street. The loading bay will allow vehicles delivering to the shops at 86–94 Royal Hill to load/unload in the garage area. Rideout Street, at Murray House (Estate Zone HC27 Permit Holders) - To convert an existing parking bay into a disabled bay for a disabled resident at Murray House. 3. A copy of the proposed Order, and other documents including plans, can be inspected during normal office hours on Monday to Fridays inclusive at the Woolwich Centre Library, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ or email to estate-parking@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference RBG/H/P4DTMO). 4. Further information may be obtained from Estate Parking Team, Floor 1, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ or email to estate-parking@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference RBG/H/P4DTMO). 5. Any person who wishes to object to or make other representations about the proposed Order, should send a statement in writing by 8 September 2026, specifying the grounds on which any objection is made by email to estate-parking@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference RBG/H/ P4DTMO). 6. Persons objecting to the proposed Order 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.

Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

Assistant Director – Transport, Communities, Environment and Central The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA506402 FN14 /LIC No 77173 / 05/08/2026 10:50

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INTERNAL REF - EM/XW318W123499097-00856-01/LIC No 77003 / LA 507050 13/07/2026 11:34 ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1) AVERY HILL ROAD PLANNED RERSTRICTION OF PARKING (ORDER)

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PUBLIC NOTICES ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) HAWTHORNE CRESCENT PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Chevron Traffic Management who need to carry out assistance with a crane set up and to change the one way road directions to two way for resident access The Order will come into operation on 23/08/2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed by 28/08/2026. 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 Hawthorne Crescent, Greenwich - Between 41 - 73. The remaining section of road will be open for resident access. 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 Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

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Information from the Royal Borough of Greenwich for our residents

In Royal Greenwich alone there have been 438 knife offences in the past 12 months. Knife crime continues to have a devastating impact on all communities of all ages. The Royal Borough of Greenwich has worked closely with the community, young people and police to develop its Let’s Live Knife Free campaign which encourages people to drop the knife. You can watch the hard-hitting video as well as access support and resources at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/knifefree We know it may be difficult to report information about knife crime, and you may feel afraid, but you could save a life. Report information anonymously by contacting Fearless on 0800 555 111 or call the police on 101. In an emergency always call 999. The council has installed four knife amnesty bins across the borough. You can use them to get rid of a knife or dangerous weapon anonymously and safely without fear of prosecution. They are located in: •

Abbey Wood, near the Abbey Wood library, at the back of the Old Council Office on Eynsham Drive/Finchdale Road, SE2.

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Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, SE28 8AT, located near to the underpass.

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Sutcliffe Park, Meadowside, Eltham SE9, located to the right of the main entrance on Eltham Road.

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royalgreenwich.gov.uk/homes The next printed edition of Greenwich Homes will be available on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at midday. Closing date for all applications for this issue is midnight on Sunday 23 August 2026.

MOVE TO A SMALLER PROPERTY If your property is now too big for you, you can apply for the Small is Beautiful scheme.

ALL households can bid for all types of property subject to meeting the bedroom size and any medical requirements.

To be eligible, your current property must: • be a council or housing association property • have 2, 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms • be in the Royal Borough of Greenwich The scheme can help you move to a smaller home that better meets your needs. We can then use your property to help another family who need it. For example, those in an overcrowded property or who are homeless.

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HOMES ADVERTISED IN ISSUE 1021 Address

BedNo of Property Type Bids rooms

Reg date of successful app

Band

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Pettacre Close SE28 0GX

FLAT

422

02/02/2026

We’ll help you with costs and finding a new home that better meets your needs.

Claremont Street SE10 9LH

FLAT

501

22/07/2025

Malthus Path SE28 8AJ

HOUSE

539

08/12/2020

FLAT

452

10/12/2025

FLAT

417

23/01/2025

FLAT

400

30/11/2024

Ernest Shackleton Lodge Christchurch Way 2 SE10 0EX Siedle House Woolwich Common 1 SE18 4HQ Sir Francis Drake Court Banning Street 2 SE10 0FF Fenton Parade SE10 0FY

FLAT

403

30/09/2023

Pilot Walk SE10 0UD

FLAT

384

14/01/2026

Honeysuckle House Bonnett Road SE7 8GF

FLAT

410

To be allocated

Sowerby Close SE9 6EZ

FLAT

579

28/05/2013

Hengist Road SE12 9EE

FLAT

313

13/02/2026

Strongbow Road SE9 1DS

FLAT

582

29/03/2021

Arthur Grove SE18 7ES

FLAT

481

11/06/2024

Tellson Avenue SE18 4PD

FLAT

337

13/07/2026

Wendover Road SE9 6PB

HOUSE

705

17/03/2025

Gooding House Valley Grove SE7 8AT

FLAT

326

03/11/2022

Nightingale Vale SE18 4HL

FLAT

273

25/02/2026

Nightingale Vale SE18 4EW

HOUSE

437

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Clothworkers Road SE18 2PD

FLAT

349

14/05/2025

SEASIDE & COUNTRY SCHEME This scheme offers one and two bedroom flats and bungalows on the Coast and in the countryside, in the South East and West of England. In order to be considered you must be: •

A Council or Housing Association tenant

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At least 55 years old. If you intend to add a household member under the age of 55 they must be either your spouse, current joint tenant, registered carer or dependent adult child.

Your removal costs will be met if you are a Council tenant and you do move to a Seaside and Country home. To register, or find out more about the scheme, contact the Access and Allocation section on: 020 8921 2941. If you are a Housing Association tenant you need to contact your landlord to register. Further information is available from the scheme management organisation at housingmoves.org

Financial benefits We’ll pay: • £1,000 for each spare room you give up • an extra £500 if you downsize by mutual exchange • your moving costs • your disturbance costs, for example, for packing, disconnecting and reconnecting your appliances Priority to find a new home We’ll put your household in the highest priority band on the housing register so you can find a new home as soon as possible. An Under Occupation Adviser will support you throughout the downsizing process. Extra support for households with adult children If you have non-dependant adult children living with you, we can offer them their own flat, if we can get a bedroom back. This means you and your adult child will each get a one-bedroom flat. Extra support for older tenants If you’re Pension Credit age you can downsize to a home with one extra bedroom to allow for caring or support needs. We can visit you and support you with everything you need to downsize. WHO CAN APPLY You can apply if you’re under-occupying your home by at least one bedroom. When we decide if a tenant is under-occupying, we count a second living room (or parlour) as a bedroom. APPLY Email: Housing-Allocations-Downsizing@ royalgreenwich.gov.uk OTHER DOWNSIZING OPTIONS If you’re 55 or over, you could also consider moving to the seaside or countryside. This could be for you if you’re: • in poor health • struggling to cope in your current home • keen to move nearer to friends, family or amenities You can also contact us if you know other tenants who might benefit from this scheme. Find out about moving to the seaside or country.

royalgreenwich.gov.uk/homes

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Royal Standard 67 Pelton Road, London SE10 9AH

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Waterfront Leisure Centre Woolwich High Street SE18 6DL

The Point 47 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6EW

McDonald’s 56-58 Powis Street SE18 6LQ

Heronsgate Medical Centre Goosander Way SE28 0ER

Smile With Pride Dental Care Ltd 81A Powis Street SE18 6JB

Waitrose Dreadnought Wharf, Victoria Parade, 1 Thames Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9FR

Greenwich University 54-58 Powis Street SE18 6NL

Middle Park Community Centre 150 Middle Park Avenue SE9 5SD

Equitable House General Gordon Place SE18 6AB

Woolwich Centre 35 Wellington Street SE18 6PW

Vista Childrens Centre Middle Park Avenue SE9 5SD

Greenwich Square Health Centre 12 Lambarde Square SE10 9GB

St.Marks Medical Centre 24 Wrottesley Road SE18 3EP

Post Room Woolwich Service Centre Wellington Street SE18 6PW

Plumstead Library Plumstead High Street SE18 1JL

City Point Concierge Suite Campbell Court, Meadowside, Kidbrooke SE3 9XT

Town Hall Wellington Street SE18 6PW

Greenwich Community College 95 Plumstead Road SE18 7DQ

Woolwich Centre Library 21 Love Lane SE18 6QT

Glyndon Community Centre 75 Raglan Road SE18 7LB

Brookhill Children’s Centre 130 Brookhill Road SE18 6UZ

Abbey Wood Community Group 4 Knee Hill, SE2 0YS

Slade Library Erindale SE18 2QQ

Charlton Athletic Football Club Reception The Valley, Floyd Road SE7 8BL

Abbey Wood Library Eynsham Drive SE2 9PT

Woolwich Community Centre Leslie Smith Square SE18 4DW

Time Court Woodland Terrace SE7 8DD

Blackheath Newbridge Working Mens Club 22 Charlton Road, Blackheath SE3 7HG

Woodland Surgery Woodland Walk SE10 9UB Vanbrugh Dental Centre Vanbrugh Hill SE10 9HQ Greenwich Launderette 174 Trafalgar Road SE10 9TZ

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Station Road, London SE18 4QH

Charlton Library Charlton House, Charlton Road SE7 8RE

Clockhouse Community Centre Defiance Walk, Woolwich Dockyard Estate SE18 5QL

Gllab Work and Learn Centre Old library Calderwood Street SE18 6QW

Thamesmead Leisure Centre Thamesmere Drive SE28 8RE Gallions Housing Association 90 Titmuss Avenue SE28 8HL Conway Medical Centre 44 Conway Road SE18 1AH Basildon Road Surgery 111 Basildon Road SE2 0ER

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