Loop trains return next week after Save The Loop campaign Friday, 13 December, 2024 Direct loop trains from Mottingham and New Eltham stations to the Elizabeth Line return next week (from Monday 16th December), after more than 2,500 people signed local Conservatives' campaign to 'Save The Loop'. The loop trains were axed by Southeastern without warning in 2022, in a move that was widely condemned. Leader of Greenwich Conservatives Councillor Matt Hartley organised the Save The... Local News
Is the Council moving towards better prevention of anti-social behaviour on its estates? 27th August 2021 Greenwich Council is set to abolish its current “Tenancy Enforcement Patrol Team” and replace them with uniformed officers who will be working to improve the... Local News
New Council wards announced ahead of local elections 4th August 2021 The Local Government Boundary Commission has published its final recommendations for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, confirming the new wards that will elect... Local News
Park bins saved by Conservative Councillor 15th July 2021 Greenwich Council has delayed plans to remove all dog waste bins from parks and woodlands around the Borough following an intervention by Eltham Councillor... Local News
Council again urged to listen to residents on traffic measures 13th July 2021 Greenwich Council is being urged to consult residents better on the impact of current and future traffic measures in the Borough, as Opposition Councillors... Local News
Labour breaks pledge on local policing in Eltham 24th June 2021 The Labour leadership of Greenwich Council has refused to honour its manifesto promise to ensure that local police teams "are based as close to the communities... Local News
New Opposition Team Announced for 2021/22 9th June 2021 Greenwich Conservatives have announced the team who will take on Labour in the Town Hall in the coming year. As the official Opposition Group on Greenwich... Local News
Election results show boost in Conservative support in Greenwich 10th May 2021 Last week's elections in Greenwich have shown a significant boost in Conservative support in the Borough, with strong performances by our candidates for the... Local News
Greenwich Council hit businesses and residents in the pocket with increased parking charges 7th April 2021 Greenwich Council hit businesses and residents in the pocket with increased parking charges Labour-run Greenwich Council has decided to push through a rise... Local News
Labour ignores objections and votes to limit public criticism 2nd April 2021 Greenwich Conservatives have condemned the local Labour Council for restricting the rights of local residents to ask questions at future Council meetings. At... Local News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News