Newly published figures suggest that Greenwich Council has collected over £13 million from new developments in Peninsula ward, but have spent only a fraction of that money in the ward itself. The money collected from developers, known as Section 106 payments, is meant to be spent on projects to moderate the impact of the development […]
Greenwich Council Approves Destruction of Peninsula Garden
Labour controlled Greenwich Council has approved detailed plans to build on a public park which was created only two years ago. Peninsula Garden was created just south of North Greenwich tube station in 2015 as an ‘ideal rough-and-tumble stomping ground for children to play’ and ‘an idyllic spot to relax’. It features 3 acres of public open spaces, […]
Join Greenwich Greens For A Community Litter Pick
Join us on Saturday 25th November for our latest community litter pick! We’ll be linking up with neighbours and friends in Peninsula to help clean up the streets and have a chat with residents. Meet 11 am, corner of Christchurch Way and Azof Street All equipment will be provided, for more info email Matt Browne Matt.Browne@greenwich.greenparty.org.uk Bring your […]
Greenwich Residents Express Outrage as IKEA Demolishes Precious Green Space
Greenwich residents have expressed outrage after an irreplaceable pond and ecosystem was bulldozed to make space for IKEA’s new car park on the Greenwich Peninsula. The pond located near Bugsby’s Way was an important habitat for newts, specialised plants, invertebrates and migratory birds. It was also a much loved oasis for residents and visitors, who […]
Help Fight The Dirty Greenwich Cruise Terminal
The fight against the dirty Greenwich Cruise Terminal continues and Greenwich Greens are asking for your help by signing two petitions. Dan Garrun, a Green candidate for Peninsula ward, said today: Thanks to great work by residents on the Peninsula there does seem to be some movement against the polluting scheme from the mayor’s office […]
Labour Failing To Deliver Genuinely Affordable Homes For Greenwich
Newly published figures have revealed how Greenwich Council’s delivery of social housing is well below the London average. The figures, published by the GMB union, show that over the past year 23.1% of the new homes built in London have been for social rent (a form of housing traditionally known as council housing). In contrast just 8.3% […]
Greenwich Greens Go On A Green Chain Walk – Join Us Next Time!
Its summer and time to get out an about. This Sunday volunteers and friends of the Greenwich Green Party headed out from Oxleas Woods to the Thames Barrier for an educational and inspiring jaunt around our beautiful Borough. We’re intending on doing a regular walk around various bits of the borough as a way to […]
An Interview With Claudine Letsae, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate For Erith and Thamesmead
What is your background? I have a background in nursing, social care and housing law and live in Thamesmead. I now work in the housing sector. Has this work affected your political outlook? When I started working in the housing law sector I was unaware of the hardship that people experienced accessing advice and assistance […]
Greenwich Green Party To Stand Aside In Eltham For 2017 General Election
Members of the Greenwich Green Party have voted to stand aside their candidate in Eltham and will not contest the constituency in the General Election to be held on June 8th 2017. The decision was not made as part of a so-called electoral alliance but to protect a marginal seat from falling into Conservative hands. […]
An Interview With Dan Garrun, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Greenwich and Woolwich
NB: This article applies to a parliamentary candidate for the 2017 General Election. What is your background and when did you come to live in Greenwich? I’m South African by origin from Johannesburg. I came to London in 2008 when I was 25, just for the adventure really and I wasn’t disappointed. Like most young […]