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19th April 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Local elections hustings dates announced Hustings dates for the upcoming local elections in May have been announced. A hustings is a meeting where election candidates or parties debate policies and answer questions from the audience. Hustings provide voters with an opportunity to hear the views of candidates or parties. Here is a selection of hustings […]
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4th April 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Time Out publishes ‘6 Things You Should Know About The Controversial Silvertown Tunnel’ Weekly London magazine Time Out has published an article raising awareness of the Silvertown Tunnel project and the objections to it. The article explains what the project is for those who may be unaware, how much it costs, why people are angry […]
28th March 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Council belatedly calls for pause on Silvertown Tunnel Greenwich Council has called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to pause work on the Silvertown Tunnel – just weeks before tunnelling is due to start, reports 853 London. Despite the council having previously backed the tunnel, it has never been debated in the council chamber until now. […]
4th March 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
🏗 New industrial hub planned near A2/Silvertown Tunnel A last-mile delivery van depot is being proposed by Bloom near the Silvertown Tunnel access site in Greenwich Peninsula. This would mean frequent vehicle arrivals and departures in the area and could further augment traffic levels in an area with already bad congestion problems. Currently, large vehicles […]
21st February 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Council closes consultation on West Greenwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood A council consultation about the West Greenwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme closed on Friday 18th February. This trial LTN enables children and parents to walk and cycle safely to and from school without battling traffic. In January, the council decided not to progress similar traffic […]
14th February 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Litter-picking stars flying the flag for the Greens Residents have been complaining about fast food litter and cigarette butts in the streets, so our regular monthly litter pick in East Greenwich this month focused on urban parts of the ward. Please do come along next time! The first Saturday of every month at 1.30pm – […]
8th February 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Objections to Shepherdleas development The Friends of Oxleas Woods have made an objection to a planned housing development that will be up to nine storeys tall. A statement by Friend of Oxleas (FOW) said: “We will be objecting on the grounds that the tower will have an adverse ecological impact on Shepherdleas Wood.” Objections from […]
31st January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Petition to save OneSpace community centre in Kidbrooke Demolition is due to start on Kidbrooke’s OneSpace community centre in May, with no plans to replace it. The community centre provides a space for all kinds of activities that benefit local residents, including yoga, toddler activities and church groups. Its closure would be a serious blow […]
24th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
West Greenwich low traffic neighbourhood Only 11% of streets in Greenwich borough are in low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). In Bexley, the percentage of streets in LTNs is even lower, at 4%. Planters, gates and bollards are used to calm the traffic, and make an area more pleasant – quieter spaces, less pollution and safer streets […]
17th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Women’s safety in Greenwich Greenwich Council is inviting feedback on proposed changes to the Greenwich to Woolwich cycling/walking route. You can complete the council’s survey here. GBGP member Stacy Smith says: “Greenwich council is asking women about how it can make the borough safer. “One key area I am aware of is the Thames path […]
10th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Would you like to deliver Green Party leaflets? As 2022 begins we are embarking on a new round of leafleting in the East Greenwich area. And we need more volunteers, so if you’re interested in delivering Green Party leaflets, please email volunteer@greenwich.greenparty.org.uk (if you’re not already on our list of volunteers). East Greenwich is our […]
20th December 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Write to your councillor and object to the Silvertown Tunnel We have created a letter/email template that anyone is welcome to use if they wish to write to their local councillor and object to the Silvertown Tunnel. [Why?] You can find out who your local ward councillor is here. Feel free to copy and paste […]
13th December 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Green Party fourth in Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election The Conservative Party held onto what was very much considered a safe seat in last week’s Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election, albeit with a vote share that dropped 13%. The Green Party candidate Jonathan Rooks finished fourth. He registered the Greens’ best result since the constituency […]
29th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Are you following our social accounts? Greenwich Green Party has joined the world of Instagram and can be found posting pictures and information from around the borough. And in case you want to get social with us through other channels, we’re also posting updates to the following: @GreenGreenwich on Twitter @BexGreenParty on Twitter @GreenwichGreenParty on […]
22nd November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Our Children Need Clean Air Our Children Need Clean Air is a Zoom meeting taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 23 November. It is a collaboration between the Stop the Silvertown Tunnel Coalition (SSTC) and Newham NEU. Speakers include clean air campaigner Ros Kissi-Debra, who was our London Assembly candidate at the last London elections, […]
14th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Candidate announced for Green Party in Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election Jonathan Rooks will contest the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election on 2 December 2021. He is chairperson of Greener Bexley and a senior lecturer in accounting at London South Bank University. Jonathan has previously represented the Green Party as London Assembly Candidate Election Agent […]
9th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Levels of air pollution have been a common concern for many people we’ve spoken to in East Greenwich during our recent door knocking days. You can find out what the air pollution levels are in your local area on this site run by Imperial College London: https://www.londonair.org.uk/londonair/nowcast.aspx
1st November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
East Greenwich litter pick on Saturday 6 November There will be a Green Party litter pick in East Greenwich on Saturday 6 November, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Some litter picking equipment will be available but if you have your own, please bring it along. The meeting point is outside River Ale House, 131 Woolwich Road, SE10 0RJ. […]
26th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Have your say on The Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme Greenwich council is planning to build a new leisure centre in Woolwich town centre. There are also plans for up to 500 new homes, including a certain amount of ‘affordable’ housing. The proposed development will include shops, places to eat, public spaces and the refurbishment of […]
18th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Doorknocking campaign – can you help? Greenwich Greens are going to carry out a doorknocking campaign near central Greenwich where we go door-to-door and ask residents to complete a brief, 60-second survey on what they think of the local area and how it could be improved. There are three dates confirmed: Sunday 17 October, Monday 25 […]
12th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Eltham Enviros calling for Avery Hill conservation volunteers Eltham Enviros are planning a series of work sessions in Avery Hill park at weekends, starting with: Saturday 9th October, 10am-1pmSunday 24th October, 10am-1pmSaturday 13th November, 10am-1pmSunday 28th November, 10am-1pm More information on the work planned can be found here (Facebook link) or contact friends@averyhillpark.org.uk. Please bring […]
4th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
The COP26 agenda: is the Silvertown tunnel compatible with London’s climate commitments? There is a public seminar taking place at 5pm on Thursday 7 October, called: ‘The COP26 agenda: is the Silvertown tunnel compatible with London’s climate commitments?’ It will take place at the University of Greenwich and is organised by the Institute of Political […]
6th September 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Comment on C2E transport link proposals in Bexley Are you interested in how transport links in Bexley can be improved? Comment on the C2E proposals to extend the Elizabeth line beyond Abbey Wood by Friday 10 September. Have your say & find out more at: http://abbeywood2ebbsfleet.com PS. Greenwich and Bexley Green Party has not yet […]
17th August 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Write to your MP asking them to support Caroline Lucas’s Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) bill If you are in favour of Caroline Lucas’s Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) bill, why not write a letter to your local MP asking them to support it? More information on the CEE bill. There’s a pro forma letter/email […]
