THE
ROYAL BOROUGH
ROYAL BOROUGH
OF GREENWICH’S BUDGET FOR 2025 TO 2026 THE
OF GREENWICH’S BUDGET FOR 2025 TO 2026
On Wednesday 26 February, we approved our budget for 2025 to 2026. Thanks to the tough but necessary decisions to deliver savings last year, we are in a better position than other councils.
Despite this, we still needed to make £46.7 million in savings this year, while protecting frontline services such as bin collection, providing social care for children and adults, running leisure centres and libraries, and much more.
Councillor Anthony Okereke, the Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:
“While we are still feeling the enormous impact of 14 years of underfunding, we refuse to let that hold us back. Despite limited resources, we are pushing forward, making bold, people-first decisions that create real change.
“From expanding wellbeing hubs for our children and young people to fixing potholes and building safer, more sustainable streets, we are investing in what truly matters to our residents.
This is about delivering good growth, not just for today, but for future generations.”
Our approved budget includes:
• £1.6 MILLION to fix potholes and repair our roads.
• £1 MILLION into a new Community Energy Fund, providing grants to local people for renewable energy projects.
• Directing up to £1 MILLION to the Greenwich Supports Council Tax Hardship Support Fund.
• £820,000 to upgrade adventure play centres
• £680,000 to make streets safer and more sustainable, in addition to the £7.6 million already committed last year.
• £200,000 to expand Wellbeing Hubs for children and young people, in addition to the £1.3 million already invested last year.
• £1.7 MILLION to open six new centres for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as opening a brand-new secondary school in Kidbrooke for children with SEN.
• OVER £11 MILLION for services for children and young people.
• £20 MILLION to improve care for older residents and those with complex needs.
• OVER £2 MILLION to adapt homes for residents with disabilities.
Councillor Denise Hyland, Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value, said: “Our communities have told us they want cleaner energy, better park facilities, safer streets, and strong support for children and older people.
“That’s why we’re focusing our efforts to upgrade our adventure play facilities, enhance support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and adapt homes for residents with disabilities. Plus tackling the growing climate crisis, we are investing where it matters most.”
To fund vital services, we have no choice but to raise Council Tax by 4.99%. Support will be available for those who need help paying their bills, including through the Discretionary Hardship Fund.
If you’re worried about rising costs, you can visit our in-person Advice Hubs at community centres across the borough: royalgreenwich. gov.uk/advicehubs
To find out all the support available to you, visit: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/greenwichsupports
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Pick of the Week
Pioneering Women in Observatories
Conversations onKindness
As new technologies and instruments transformed astronomy in the late 1800s, observatory directors around the world started to employ women as cheap labour to help assemble and process vast amounts of photographic glass plates for new star catalogues. Some of these “computers” only stayed for a few months or years, but others became experts in their own right and forged long-term careers in astronomy and associated sciences. Discover more about these pioneering women in an evening panel discussion and film screening at the Royal Observatory’s Peter Harrison Planetarium. Hear from researchers who have investigated women working at observatories in the UK, US and Australia. Who were these women? What did they do? What challenges did they face, and how did conditions vary between observatories? The evening ends with a screening of Hidden Figures (2016) to illustrate the parallel themes of gender and race discrimination as experienced by women scientists in the Apollo space programme.
Date: Friday 28 March 2025, 6pm. Tickets: Adults £10, Students £9 Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/pioneering-womenobservatories-1880-1930
You are invited to Bernadette Russell’s book launch and show – the true story of one woman’s mission to answer the question “Can Kindness Change the World?”. Involving cakes, compliments, phone boxes and Billy Bragg teaching her how to play “The Milkman of Human Kindness” in a cupboard at the BBC; this is a comedy about how, despite what we are told about the state of the world and its troubles, there is more love than hate, more hope than fear, more good than bad. All this plus a chance to win a million pounds… After the show, Bernadette will be answering questions about her book Conversations on Kindness
Regency Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
and signing them, too. The event is recommended for those aged 14 and over. This event is a fundraiser – all profits from ticket sales will go to Deptford charity the 999 Club. It is also a part of the Deptford Literature Festival, which is taking place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March this year.
Date: Thursday 27 March 2025, 7:30pm
Tickets: £8 to £10
The Albany, Douglas Way, SE8 4AG www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/conversations-onkindness
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon tea in the Old Royal Naval College’s Admiral’s House. You will enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with homemade sweet and savoury scones, quintessentially British sweet treats, paired with organic Hope and Glory teas while enjoying views of the River Thames. Your ticket includes a loose-leaf tea selection, a selection of homemade sandwiches and sweet treats, plus sparkling wine and champagne available to order, too, if you’d like to toast with a tipple. Admiral’s House is the oldest building at the Old Royal Naval College, commissioned by Charles II as his new royal palace in 1660. Not usually open to the general public, this event presents the chance to indulge in its regal yet intimate atmosphere. You can also make it an extra special experience by pre-ordering a bouquet of flowers or a small gift awaiting your guest on arrival.
Date: Sunday 30 March 2025, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Tickets: Adults £65, Children £30
Admiral’s House, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 9NN ornc.org/whats-on/regency-mothers-day-afternoon-tea
In Celebration of my Sisters
Visit Woolwich Works this Mother’s Day for “In Celebration of My Sisters”, the UK’s longest-running familyfriendly variety show. A Mother’s Day show celebrated by all cultures for International Women’s Month. This all-female variety show started 32 years ago at Brixton Academy and In Celebration of My Sisters has since played across the UK. This is a night of lovers rock, opera, reggae, soul, R&B, comedy, religious blessings, motivational speakers, afro-beats, poetry and nu-school from the upcoming young sisters. Hosted by Felicity Ethnic, you’ll get to see work from: Carroll Thompson, Queen of Lovers Rock; Melody Compton, Pegasus Opera Company; Aunty Hawa Kamara’s comedy; ballet dancer Rachel Ridley; plus lots more.
Date: Sunday 30 March 2025, 7pm Tickets: £28.50, concessions available Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/incelebration-of-my-sisters-mothers-dayshow
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as “Tragedy Plus Time”. Now, Ed Byrne is testing that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs – and it’s coming to Blackheath Halls this April. As seen on Live at the Apollo, plus regular appearances on QI and Mock the Week, Ed’s humour is sure to bring a night of laughter. This event is strictly for those 14+, with parental guidance that there is likely to be swearing and adult content.
Date: Friday 4 April 2025, 7:30pm
Tickets: £32.50
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/ ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time
Return to the Forbidden Planet
Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece… Inspired by The Tempest, an amateur production of Return to the Forbidden Planet comes to Greenwich Theatre this March. The high-energy musical is packed with rock’n’roll classics including “Great Balls of Fire”, “Good Vibrations”, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”, “Young Girl” and “Gloria”. Students from Rose Bruford College’s actor-musician programme, in collaboration with technical, design and management courses, present this celebrated and Olivier Awardwinning musical. The show is by Bob Carlton, inspired by the motion picture Forbidden Planet, courtesy of Turner Entertainment and directed by Alexandra Spencer Jones.
Dates: Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March 2025, times vary
Tickets: £11
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/ forbiddenplanet
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Founder of ageinclusive club night Haven’t
Stopped Dancing
Yet explains why ‘we all deserve a good night out, whatever our age’
“It’s not great to feel like you are not welcome somewhere or to worry that you may be turned away at the door of a club for being too old. At Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet we provide a space where everyone in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond can
feel comfortable,” explains Nikki Spencer founder of the club night.
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet (HSDY) is a night for everyone over 18 and it often welcomes family groups celebrating big birthdays, with ages ranging from teenagers to those over 80.
“We are one of the very few places where all ages can party together,” says Nikki.
Previously, Nikki was a journalist and TV reporter and producer, working as an associate producer on The Big Breakfast for many years.
It was when she was in her late 40s, wanting to go out dancing but with nowhere to go, that she thought: “What about me?” Where can people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond go to dance?
Of still enjoying a party, Nikki says
she has always loved going out and dancing, and “I believe so strongly that we should still be able to do this”.
Nikki adds: “We are different from our parent’s generation in that we are more active, we go to the gym, we go to festivals, why shouldn’t still be able to have a great night out?
“I understand the recent trend for daytime discos, but I reckon we all deserve a good night out whatever our age.”
So, she decided to launch her own HSDY 1970s and ’80s disco nights 15 years ago – named after the 1979 Gonzalez track – and “the response has been wonderful”, she says.
A HSDY night is “absolute disco joy”, says Nikki, adding: “Dancing is just so good for us both physically and mentally. We get so many lovely messages and comments about how much our events mean to people.”
The events will see you grooving to ’70s and ’80s soul, funk and disco, plus a bit of pop thrown in for good measure. The music is inspired by that which Nikki used to listen to when she went out in her teen years, but also that her daughters grew up listening to.
“It’s music that everyone knows and loves, and it brings generations together,” she says.
Now, HSDY is celebrating its 15th birthday. Nikki says: “I can’t believe it’s been 15 years as it has gone so quickly, although we did have a bit of a break because of the pandemic.
“Thanks to the wonders of technology, we were able to carry on partying online, and then once we could dance together again people really went for it!
“Whenever we have an event, I like to stand at the back of the room for a few minutes and just watch everyone
dancing, happy and smiling. I’m so looking forward to doing this at our 15th birthday at Blackheath Halls on 15 March as it’s the best feeling ever.”
A night at HSDY generally ends at midnight, at first it was due to venue licenses, but it’s something that has stuck around. Nikki was originally “worried it would put people off” but it is the opposite”.
“People love that they can have a great night out but not have to worry about it taking over the whole weekend,” she explains. “Partygoers are so keen to get on the dance floor that they are already queueing before 7:30pm when we open the doors.”
Over the years, HSDY has been the source of many amazing memories for Nikki – from the widow in her 40s who says she got her groove back after coming to the nights to the group of women who come to
party in memory of their best friend.
But one memory that will stay with Nikki forever is of her friend Hazel who was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer:
“She came to our launch night, and a few years later, just before Christmas, she dressed up head to toe in her favourite colour purple and checked herself out of the local hospice to have one last dance at HSDY with her mates.
“It was very emotional but I’m so glad she got to do this. Sometimes all you can do is dance.”
This is one of the reasons HSDY donates 10% of profits from its nights to Cancer Research UK.
“It has always been a charity close to my heart,” says Nikki, “and two years ago, I climbed Kilimanjaro in aid of
Cancer Research UK and together with my fellow trekkers raised over £265,000 between us for life-saving research.”
HSDY continues to grow – and party. Since its launch in 2010, HSDY has put on hundreds of events in venues across London. And there is no plan to stop dancing yet…
The HSDY 15th birthday party at Blackheath Halls on 15 March is sold out, but Nikki encourages you to join the waitlist.
Future events: Saturday 26 April at the White Eagle Club in Balham, 3 May at Beckenham Place Mansion and Saturday 12 July at Blackheath Halls.
BUSTOUT 100 exhibition comes to Firepit Gallery
Every year, around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK.
A free photography exhibition titled BUSTOUT 100 is coming to Greenwich’s Firepit Art Gallery & Studios to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support.
All proceeds will be going to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, a leading charity dedicated to funding initiatives that combat breast cancer and support those affected.
Visual artist Piluca Camino Alcon and photographer Anne-Marie Bickerton are the minds behind the project.
The two met at the school gates, and soon after began working together, conjuring the idea for BUSTOUT a number of years ago.
And, since 2022, Anne-Marie and Piluca have been working with the Pink Ribbon Foundation in their BUSTOUT project, as well as on other awareness initiatives.
At the exhibition, Anne-Marie explains how visitors will first be greeted by the hero print, which is 100 images in a square of 100 chests.
The images feature 99 women and
The artists behind the project explain what to expect from the ‘mind-blowing’ images that aim to raise awareness about breast cancer
one man, representing the 1% of men who get breast cancer each year.
“It is visually very simple, with a pop of pink, because the message we’re getting across is that cancer does not discriminate,” explains Anne-Marie.
The only information under the selection of images in the exhibition is the bra size of the individual, age and occupation.
Anne-Marie adds: “It again pushes the point that cancer does not discriminate. Whatever you do, whatever size you are, whatever age you are, you are at risk. And what we’ve been trying to get through is this message that if you catch it early, if you check your chest, then you can save lives.”
Piluca says that Anne-Marie’s images are “mind-blowing”, adding:
“It is a striking body of imagery and Firepit Gallery really accommodates this exhibition very well.”
The images feature individuals who have mastectomies – some of them partial, some of them single – some currently have breast cancer and others are photographed for the exhibition in support of the cause.
Piluca also created an animation of Boo and Bee; two characters that communicate important messages in a universal, visually engaging way. Their simplicity transcends language barriers, making people smile while conveying the gravity of the cause.
She says: “Sometimes, when you say the word cancer, people run the other way. Boo and Bee make communicating more approachable.”
Lisa Allen from the Pink Ribbon Foundation explains how a recent survey revealed that nearly half of women (47%) do not regularly check themselves for early signs of breast cancer, and almost the same percentage (46.3%) are not attending their first routine mammogram
appointment offered by the NHS.
“Early detection is crucial in saving lives, and the BUSTOUT 100 photo project aims to highlight the importance of breast cancer awareness and ‘knowing your normal’,” explains Lisa.
Anne-Marie adds how charities such as the Pink Ribbon Foundation are “striving so hard to get people to listen” and “we’re lucky with what we do, because we can actually get people to listen in a different way” – through photography and Boo and Bee.
Piluca adds how they can act as a “bridge” in raising awareness. She says: “Ultimately, we will achieve what we set ourselves to achieve three years ago, which is to make people talk about breast cancer and that’s important because we can get people to check themselves.”
Marcus Jake, artist and founder of Firepit, says: “One of Firepit’s
main directives is to collaborate with local community groups, organisations and charities to ensure inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of our operation.
“Hosting BUSTOUT 100 is an honour for us, having the Pink Ribbon Foundation as our charity partner for 2025 is an absolute privilege. The three organisations together can achieve anything. It is a real lesson in how collaboration works in the most successful way.”
Lisa of the Pink Ribbon Foundation says: “Firepit is the ideal location to host the BUSTOUT 100 exhibition. Led by a dedicated and passionate team who share the same drive and commitment as the Pink Ribbon Foundation, Anne-Marie and Piluca, the gallery is a perfect fit for this important event.”
A BUSTOUT 100 photography book will also be published as part of the project and a special song has also been written.
Exhibition dates: Friday 7 March to Saturday 5 April 2025
Tickets: Free Firepit, 10 Cutter Lane, Greenwich, SE10 0XX
www.firepit.art
www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk
Special Needs Teaching Assistants
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Salary – point 3 - £27729 pro rota to term time only and 30 (8.45am – 3.15pm) hours per week. Actual Salary £20718
We are looking for two (2) SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistants with a professional qualification or extensive experience of children with special educational needs. You will have a positive approach and be keen to broaden your knowledge; however, it is essential that you have good subject knowledge with excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills and have a minimum of Level 3 experience. You will be able to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school.
Please email Tracy Hennessy, thennessy@discovery.greenwich.sch.uk if you would like to visit or discuss this position further, alternatively please visit our website: www.discovery.greenwich.sch.uk and download the relevant forms. We are unable to post any application forms.
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025 – 12pm
Interviews: Wednesday 19th March 2025 or Thursday 20th March 2025
Discovery Primary School - Battery Rd, London SE28 0JN P: 020 8855 2470 E: thennessy@discovery.greenwich.sch.uk W: www.discovery.greenwich.sch.uk
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Landmann builds a fort in Canada and becomes ‘Little Spirit’
My brief for these articles has been the industrial history of Greenwich and Woolwich. However this week I thought we could go to Canadathere has after all been quite a bit about Canada and the US in the news and this is about how 230 years ago a Woolwich teenager went to Canada to build a fort using skills he had learnt at home.
Yes, I’m back with George Landmann. I said a couple of weeks ago that I would next do his education at the Royal Military Academy and I intended then to skip the next forty or so years of his life until we got to the Greenwich Railway. But reading his account of Canada I thought it was interesting and strangely relevant to today. So, one day I will come back to his time at the Royal Military Academy. After he graduated he got a commission in the Royal Engineers and was posted to the West Country. His next posting was to Canada - so off he went.
I expressed some doubt in my last
article as to whether all of the stories in his ‘Adventures and Recollections’ were actually true. I have realised that a lot of the stories about heavy drinking, extraordinary people he meets etc, etc are really just fluff and that we hear very little about what he was actually doing. The British government obviously didn’t send him to Canada for fun and I’m sure that the Royal Engineers hierarchy had a very clear view of what they wanted him to do. However, in ‘Adventures and Recollections’ he tells a very entertaining story of how he crossed the Atlantic, was received in Quebec, met Prince Edward and
how he went to New York. I think we don’t take it all too seriously.
On 25th of April 1798 he was told by Colonel Mann in Quebec that he was to go to the island of Saint Joseph and execute the works necessary for a complete military post - a large block house, a guardhouse, a powder magazine, a provision store, an Indian department store, an Indian Council House, a baking house and a wharf for the use of the shipping. There were no plans or descriptions of the buildings but off he went to St. Joseph’s. He was just 18.
St.Joseph’s Island sits right on the Canadian border on the banks of Lake Huron. The border snakes south down the lake for nearly three hundred and fifty miles until it reaches DetroitDetroit? Motown? No one ever told me it is almost in Canada – and was only handed to the Americans in 1783 and the situation remained unstable.
I have been absolutely riveted reading the history of the Canadian US border, about which I knew nothing. When Landmann was sent to St.Joseph’s it was not long after the American War of Independence. There were many groups of peoples in this part of what became Canada and many of them didn’t like the Americans. The area had first been taken over by the French and was important in the fur trade.
By the 1790s it was a British Colony and there were powerful groups of indigenous people. I would very much recommend a Canadian Government report which I’m going to quote and it’s about the whole situation at St Joseph’s when Landmann went there. (Elizabeth Vincent, Fort St. Joseph: A History. Parks Canada 1978).
For such an isolated spot there was a lot going on at St.Joseph’s Island. The fort was to be built following the destruction by the Americans of another one elsewhere.
First of all George had to get to St Joseph’s Island, which was not easy. Obviously the country was very wild and undeveloped but people knew what they were doing and he opted to go to St Joseph’s by canoe. My original thought of this was of a small vessel paddling away up the Ottawa River, but in fact it was more like big commercial public transport on which you bought seats. These canoes were commercially owned and because the voyage took well over a week to get from Montreal to Lake Huron they had to carry a lot of supplies and it had a crew of ten. On the route up the River Ottawa there were fifty four places where the canoe could not go. Everybody had to get out, unload all the supplies and the crew had to carry the canoe up past the rapids, put it back in the water again, reload
and off they go. This obviously takes time but they got there in the end.
When he arrived he met the officers of a small garrison some three or four mile distant from St. Joseph’s. Having stayed a few days with them he went off to the Island, where he found his quarters in a hut which had been built by his predecessor, Lieutenant Lacey, a year earlier. This was about 20 feet square and built of logs. It had no chimney but a space for a fireplace and a hole in the roof. It had one window with oiled paper instead of glass and he had a servant who slept in the same room. When his luggage arrived it contained ‘a small but useful library’. Every morning the first thing he did was ‘cut down trees and chop them up for firewood. Then he had his breakfast and the rest of the time was exclusively devoted to ‘the works’. Sadly he tells us nothing more – and certainly nothing about ‘the works’.
The land to be used for the fort actually belonged to an indigenous group and purchase of it had not yet gone through. In 1797 various government officers held a conference with the Indian owners, who were happy to agree to the sale. George records how a Government ship arrived loaded with goods which were to be delivered in payment of the purchase – there were blankets, broad cloth, guns, flints, powder, metals, some jewellery and rum – in all worth £5,000. A deed had been drawn up in parchment
St Joseph’s fort 1804
and each of the Chiefs of the various tribes had to execute it with a signature - which was normally that of an animal or a hieroglyphic. Landmann himself also signed the deed. Then there were some refreshments and the Indians provided an entertainment with dances - the Eagle Dance, the Beaver Dance and the War Dance. There were also ’some extraordinary feats requiring great muscular strength’. All of the dancers were in their native costume and ‘painted in the most whimsical manner’.
Landmann says little more about his work and time at St.Joseph’s. He says that he was called back to Quebec but returned briefly some time later. We have to go to Eizabeth Vincent’s 1978 report to see what happened from official records. For instance he tells the story of how the ship he is on is beset by storms, and the captain is too drunk to function. George says that he – with no maritime experience –takes over command of the ship and saves everyone. Elizabeth Vincent looked at the ship’s log and – well – no it wasn’t and no he didn’t.
After Landmann’s departure from St.Joseph’s work went on under one of the other officers. Soon many buildings were nearly finished needing only floors and partitions. Landmann had taken a long time to get back to Quebec and as he had not sent sufficient information a decision on the site’s future had to
be postponed. The eventual estimate included more fencing and platforms for four six pounder guns – when the guns eventually turned up they were the oldest from another fort and two of them were useless. Twelve artificers arrived ‘with necessary supplies such as rum and bricks’.
Landmann spent the summer of 1799 at St. Joseph Island, again returning to Quebec. Elizabeth Vincent concludes “Landmann’s work for the government did not give very great satisfaction... he lost a great deal of time and money by sinking part of the wharf in the wrong direction... he relied heavily on his overseer, who was seldom sober... the Commanding Engineer at first planned to keep the young lieutenant at Quebec under his own eye, but decided it might be safe to allow him to remain in Montreal where there could be no danger of his doing anything materially wrong.” Oh dear!
What happened next? Work on the fort was finished and what was essentially a small village grew up nearby. Various groups of soldiers came and went but increasingly it was not seen as a strong point but as a place which could reassure the local indigenous groups of British support against the Americans. There was also interest in it as a fur trading base. The history of the fort in this period is described in great detail in the report.
In 1812 the United States declared war on Britain. There were various actions which involved the fort on St.Joseph’s Island and in 1814 an American military party found the fort deserted and destroyed it. There were various attempts to find a use for what remained or indeed for something new, it all came to nothing.
In 1922 the site came to the notice of the official ancient monuments organisation, and was cleared and studied. Today it is a National History Site managed by Parks Canada. Their website says we can... explore the ruins... feel the war of 1812 which saw a powerful alliance between the British and the First Nations People... experience history through heritage demonstrations... watch for more than 200 species of birds... view authentic artifacts from the old fort. https:// parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/stjoseph
Else where on the island is a local history museum. https:// stjosephtownship.com/recreationand-leisure/visiting-st-joseph-island/
And they also tell us how the stories start with ‘a young man named... George Landmann... an 18-yearold engineer... known for showing respect to all... Chief Little Crow of the Saulteaux First Nations adopted Landmann as his brother and gave him his second name of “The Little Spirit.”
Mary Mills
George Landmann when he was rather older than 18
St josephs fort and the US/Canada border on modern map Part of the site today- open to visitors
Proposed blockhouse at st.josephs
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Addicks welcome CACT Participants to training
Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s (CACT) Adult Learning Disabilities Football Squad were recently welcomed to a men’s first-team training session by manager Nathan Jones and his team.
The CACT Adult Learning Disabilities squad concluded their own training session before crossing over from the community training pitches to Sparrows Lane, where they watched the team’s preparations ahead of their recent win against Stevenage.
Head of First Team Player Care Tracey Leaburn said: “Welcoming them to watch the first-team train and then meet Nathan and the players is what we should be doing and what the Charlton family is all about. You can see the smiles on their faces and that they’ve enjoyed the experience of watching training and spotting their favourite players. It’s been great for them and great for us.”
Sam White, CACT’s Inclusion & Transition Officer, said: “We work with a group who have Special Educational Needs and we do different sports and activities with them. All
of them were really excited to come and watch the team train. It was great to meet Nathan Jones, Curtis Fleming and James Rodwell. Nathan even let one of them join in with the training, it was really good!”
If you would like to find out more about CACT’s Adult Learning Disabilities Football Squad, then please email Sam at sam.white@cact.org.uk.
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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: 3/03/2025
Victoria Geoghegan
Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control
List of Press Advertisements - 03/03/2025
Publicity for Planning Applications
Applicant: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust 24/0406/F
Site Address: Stadium Road and Baker Road, Woolwich, SE18
Development: Proposed upgrading of Stadium Road and Baker Road by reconstructing the existing carriageway and footways, providing appropriate carriageway width and constructing a cycleway along the eastern margin to allow for adoption by the Highway Authority to become public highway. RECONSULTATION on updated drawings and documents. (This development may impact the character and setting of the Woolwich Common Conservation Area) (DEPARTURE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN)
Conservation Area: WOOLWICH COMMON
Applicant: Mr Narinderjit Singh KhunKhun 24/3989/F
Site Address: LAND TO THE REAR OF 238 BURRAGE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7JU
Development: Proposed outbuilding to create new double garage ancillary to main dwelling. New vehicular access via Michel Walk.
Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON
Applicant: Miss Emily Hawkins InstaVolt Ltd 25/0089/F
Site Address: MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD, YORKSHIRE GREY, ELTHAM ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5LN
Development: Installation of 4 rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonalds, Yorkshire Grey.
Conservation Area: adjacent to Eltham Palace
Applicant: Mr Alex Jones 25/0406/HD
Site Address: 9 PARK ROW, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9NG
Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension and side return infill. Replacement of all existing sash windows and associated works.
Conservation Area: GREENWICH PARK
Applicant: Leon Lui 25/0446/F
Site Address: 29 GLOUCESTER CIRCUS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RY
Development: Construction of a second floor side extension and rear basement patio; internal and external repair and remodelling works and other associated alterations. (Re-submission)
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Anglian windows 25/0453/F
Site Address: 30 GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1EW
Development: Replacement of the existing windows and doors which are to be white PVCu double glazed units. The proposed windows are to be white PVCu double glazed casement windows. The proposed front door is to be a white PVCu bespoke heritage door. The proposed rear door is to be a white PVCu double glazed unit.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Mr Paul Gorman 25/0464/MA
Site Address: 15A ULUNDI ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UQ
Development: An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 11/01/2018 (Ref: 17/3661/HD), for 'Demolition of existing garden structures and construction of a new outbuilding' to vary Conditions 1 (Approved Drawings) and 2 (Ancillary Use) so as to allow the use of the outbuilding as a "Granny Annex" with kitchen facilities.
Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK
Applicant: Greenwich Hospital Estate 25/0477/F
Site Address: TRAFALGAR QUARTERS, PARK ROW, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9NL
Development: Repair and alterations to roof and parapet including replacement of existing lead covering and installation of mushroom and parapet vents
Conservation Area: GREENWICH PARK
Applicant: Mr Paul Brilliant 25/0482/F
Site Address: 35 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 8PE
Development: External alterations comprising the refurbishment to stucco render, external decorations, portico, front veranda and railings.
Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE
Applicant: Stern 25/0497/F
Site Address: 40 ARBROATH ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6RN
Development: Change of use from use class C3 to C4 HMO, erection of dormer extension, and conversion of the garage to a communal kitchen, including refuse, recycle storage and bike stands.
Applicant: Boparan Restaurant Group 25/0504/F
Site Address: SLIM CHICKENS, 45 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE10 9BL
Development: Retrospective application for the external painting of the front façade of the building, replacement of front door and all associated works.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Mr Jackson aava 25/0508/HD
Site Address: 30 ST JOHNS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7JH
Development: Construction of a single-storey rear extension behind the existing attached garage/utility room, which is a previous addition to the original property. (Resubmission)
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH
Applicant: P. Saunders & T. Jakobsen 25/0509/HD
Site Address: 30 BROOKWAY, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9BJ
Development: Construction of a part single, part two storey rear extension with rear roof extension. Replacement rear dormer removing terrace and removal of side dormer. Demolition and replacement single storey side extension, garage conversion with new roof over and removal of rearmost non original chimney stack. Replacement matching front dormer, replacement of entrance porch with open roof canopy. New rooflights, replacement roof finishes, windows and associated internal and external alterations and landscaping works.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK
Applicant: Mr Ali Ayub Blue Ocean Properties Development Ltd 25/0520/F
Site Address: Land to the rear of 192 Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JU
Development: Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of two-storey dwelling with associated landscaping, cycle parking and waste storage
Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON
Applicant: Frey 25/0554/HD
Site Address: 37 DORNBERG ROAD, LONDON, SE3 7BZ
Development: Demolition of existing extension and construction of single storey side and rear extension.
Conservation Area: RECTORY FIELD
Publicity for Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Leon Lui 25/0447/L
Site Address: 29 GLOUCESTER CIRCUS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8RY
Development: Construction of a second floor side extension and rear basement patio; internal and external repair and remodelling works and other associated alterations. (Resubmission)
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Listed
associated works.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) THORNTREE ROAD PLANNED PARKING RESTRICTIONS (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 replacement of gas mains.
2. The Order will come into operation on 17th March 2025 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 11 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 parking or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in Thorntree Road from outside 20 to the junction of Pound Park Road.
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’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport.
The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Dated: 11/02/2025
INTERNAL REF: LA482272 FN746 / LIC NO :72806
ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1) CERES ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to makes this Order in exercise of powers under section14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need tocarry out LEAD LONG SIDE SERVICE PIPE REPAIR.
2. The Order will come into operation on 17/03/2025 00:00 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 theapproval of the Secretary of State for Transport.
3. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, orwaiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), in CERES ROAD O/S 48A/48 OPP71/69 CERES ROAD, or banning of turning movements.
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 whereverpossible.
5. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a policeconstable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used inconnection with the works.
6. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall beindicated 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’s Directorateof Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Dated 27/01/2025
INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA482436 / FN736 / LIC No 72675 To place a public notice, please call
(comprising Gloucester
Swanne House and numbers 25-54 inclusive Maribor, Burney Street) to which a special item of expense referred to in Sections 34 and 35 of The Act relates, the Council resolved to set the following amounts of Council Tax:
Licensing Team, 4th Floor, Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ. Tel: 020 8921 8018; Fax: 020 8921 8380; Email: licensing@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - LICENSING ACT 2003
Notice is given that: CHRISTOPHER MOLNAR and TIM BARNES have applied for the time-limited Grant of a Premises Licence for the following event:
“ARMED FORCES DAY 2025”, ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS SPORTS FIELD, REPOSITORY ROAD (and environs), WOOLWICH, SE18 4BB
A record of this application may be inspected by appointment. Other persons may make representations to the Council on this application by no later than Thursday 27 March 2025 (last date for making representations).
Representations can be made in writing, by email or fax using the contact details above. Representations can only be made on the grounds of one or more of the four licensing objectives, namely:
● Prevention of Crime and Disorder
● Prevention of Public Nuisance
● Public Safety
● Protection of Children from Harm.
Any person who makes a false statement in connection with an application is liable on summary conviction to an unlimited fine.
It is proposed that the following licensable activities will take place at the premises on Saturday 28 June 2025 only between 10:00 and 21:00 hours: Regulated Entertainment – Live Music, Recorded Music, Dance, and Activities of a Similar Description; and on the same day, between 11:00 and 21:00 hours: On-Sale & Supply of Alcohol (no off-sales).
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 carry out sewer cleaning.
2. The Order will come into operation on 19th March 2025 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1 day. 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 Woodlands Park Road from the junction of Tuskar Street to 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’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Dated: 07/01/2025
INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA481733 FN729 /LIC No 72527
Celebrate International Women’s Day In royal Greenwich
Get inspired this International Women’s Day with events and activities across the borough.
What’s on
BUSTOUT 100 Art Exhibition
Friday 7 March to Saturday 5 April, various times, free Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC, No.2, Upper Riverside, 10 Cutter Lane, SE10 0XX
A tribute to breast cancer awareness featuring 100 striking photographs.
International Women’s Day with Global Fusion Music and Arts (GFMA)
Friday 7 March, 7:30pm, free Fossdene School Community Hall, Calydon Road, Charlton, SE7 7NH
Performances from GFMA Fusion Singers and Sharena Sol Dance Company.
International Women’s Day
Colouring Club
Saturday 8 March, 10am to 12noon, free Eltham Centre Library, 2 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9 1HA
Children of all ages can flex their artistic skills while celebrating inspirational women.
International Women’s Day for Carers
Saturday 8 March, 11am to 2:30pm, free Greenwich Carers Centre, 76 Hornfair Road, SE7 7BD
If you are a caring for a loved one, come along to a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day. To book contact activities@ greenwichcarers.org or call 030 0300 2233
Windrush Front Room: Meet K N
Chimbiri and Juliet Coley
Saturday 8 March, 3pm, free Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street, SE18 6HD
Meet two award-nominated children's authors.
Caribbean Social Forum: The Way
We Were - Women Pioneers of the Caribbean Launch Night
Saturday 8 March, 5pm to 10pm, free Tramshed, 51 to 53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES
With funding from the council, the event honours the resilience, strength and contributions of the pioneering women of the Forum. Enjoy a photographic exhibition, live entertainment and storytelling.
International Women’s Day:
Chatterbooks Children’s Book Club
Monday 10 March, 4:30pm to 5:15pm, free Eltham Centre Library, 2 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9 1HA
This week’s book club for six-to 11-year-olds will read and discuss books by female authors. Book your child’s place at the library desk.
Black Female Entrepreneur
Greenwich: Flower Crafts and Arrangements
Thursday 13 March, 10:30am to 12noon, free Woolwich Centre Library, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ
Learn to create flower arrangements and crafts inspired by women’s history. Materials provided.
See all International Women’s Day events and book tickets: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ events/international-womens-day
Is your organisation holding a public event this International Women’s Day? Let local people know about it by adding the details to our online events calendar: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events