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High-rise residents: shape the final building safety resident engagement strategy

Tenants and leaseholders who live in council-managed high-rise buildings across the borough can give their final thoughts on the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s plan for communicating and engaging with them around building safety.

Anyone else interested in building safety, including contractors who work in the building, or carers and family members, can also take part.

If you live in a council-managed high-rise blocks, you will have received a pack containing the draft strategy, a survey and a freepost envelope a few weeks ago.

Let us know if you have any more ideas or suggestions to feed into the final strategy.

Written responses can be returned by completing the survey and returning it using the freepost envelope provided. Alternatively, you can complete it online (just tell us your name, email and postcode) at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ hrb-safety-strategy

Don’t forget your voter ID

Local elections are coming up on Thursday 7 May. You’ll need to bring photo ID to vote in person.

Accepted forms of ID include:

• a UK, EEA or Commonwealth passport

• a UK or EEA photo drivers’ licence

• some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card.

You can use expired ID if you are still recognisable from the photo.

Don’t worry if you don’t have accepted photo ID. You can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC), until 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. If you’d like someone else to vote on your behalf, the deadline to apply for a proxy vote is also 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.

Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate or proxy vote: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/local-election

Remembering Stephen Lawrence 33 years on

Wednesday 22 April marks 33 years since the unprovoked racist murder of Stephen Lawrence.

Since Stephen Lawrence Day was established in 2019, it has given us the opportunity to honour and remember Stephen’s life and legacy.

This year’s theme is ‘Every Future Needs a Foundation’, reminding us that opportunity doesn’t happen by chance, it is built by education that nurtures potential, careers that open doors to new possibilities, and communities that support young people to thrive. Every young person deserves these opportunities.

Visit the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation website to get involved and explore their educational resources to help young minds succeed in today’s world.

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LIVE SCIENCE SHOW AT THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM:

Unboxing the Universe is a multi-sensory live science show throughout April where children can interact with astronomers.

Royal Observatory astronomers will be conducting live demos with a chance for the audience to participate. There will be answers to questions like ‘what is a black hole?’, ‘what does our solar system smell like?’ and ‘is it possible to beat the speed of light?’

As part of the show, the audience can also ask the experts any burning questions you may have.

The show is suitable for ages 7+

Date: Running until 17 May

Time: Shows at 1:30pm and 3:30pm every Saturday and Sunday. During half term (22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026) there will be additional shows on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

Location: National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF

Price: £16 per person, under 1s go free with a paying adult.

BOTANICAL ECO WORKSHOPPRINTINGAT THE ADMIRAL HARDY:

The Admiral Hardy pub in Greenwich will be hosting a botanical eco printing workshop on Wednesday 29 April.

The hands-on session invites beginners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about sustainable making to explore how you can print directly from ﬂowers and foliage onto fabric.

Eco printing is a nature-led technique that captures the colour, shape, and texture of plants through direct contact with fabric.

Instead of using ink and dye participants use ﬂowers and leaves, which transfer unique marks.

The process celebrates experimentation, patience, and the quiet joy of working with natural materials, where no two results are ever the same. During the workshop, guests are guided step by step through selecting suitable botanicals, arranging them on fabric, bundling their piece, and revealing the ﬁnal print.

All materials are provided, including natural fabrics and a selection of seasonal blooms.

Date: Wednesday 29 April

Time: 18:30 – 20:00

Location: The Admiral Hardy, 7 College Approach, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HY

Price: £55 per ticket

Head along to the Visitors’ Book Cafe on Wednesday evenings for a cuppa and some creative time. Bring along a personal project, whether that be knitting, crocheting or stitching and meet like-minded people. This session is not a workshop where participants are taught how to knit or crochet, but if you are stuck on a project the team will try to help.

Date: Wednesday 29 April

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Location: Visitors’ Book Café, Woolwich Works, 11 No.1 Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD

Price: Free

The performance is hosted in the Old Library by the Charlton House Concert Society, in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music.

The concert is completely free and operates on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst seated basis.

The next concert on 28 April features a range of musicians on the ﬂute and guitar.

Date: Every Tuesday, next performance is 28 April

Time: 1pm

Location: Charlton House, Charlton Rd, London SE7 8RE

Tickets: Free, no booking required

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His nephew, opera singer, Neal Cooper, will play his uncle in the production on

“Dancing In The Mirror” follows the life of the young boxer, and will be performed in the icon’s former training ground.

His nephew, opera singer, Neal Cooper, will play his uncle in the production on 22-23 May.

The show will be directed by Thomas Guthrie, an award-winning British director and musician, and is written by Rhik Samadder, the Sunday Times best-selling author, in his playwriting debut.

The performance will also feature a cast of professional actors, as well as 40 community members of the Lewisham Creative Chorus.

Guthrie said: “Working with Rhik, the Lewisham Creative Chorus and the whole creative team here has been extraordinary. We can grow from project to project in a way that isn’t possible in a oneoff production. Dancing in the Mirror is the fruit of many lives’ work - and an enormous joy.”

Sir Henry passed away on May 1 2011 aged 77. He is the only British boxer to have been awarded a knighthood. He was twice voted

New play celebrating local boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper opens next month

Lewisham’s The Fellowship Inn will host the production in May, with award-winning director Thomas Guthrie, writes Tom Appleby...

for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and is best known for his 1963 fight against Muhammad Ali. Henry later became friends with Ali, who passed away in 2016. Ali admitted he was hit so hard in fight that “his ancestors in Africa felt it.”

In 2008 Sir Henry Cooper unveiled his own Blue Plaque at the Thomas A Beckett pub, a place where in his own words he “sweated for many an hour and lost loads of blood”

The Blue Plaque scheme, run by

Southwark News and Southwark Heritage in association with Southwark Council, commenced in 2002 and by September 2008 40 plaques had already been erected in the borough, with Sir Henry’s being the first to be put up on the Old Kent Road.

A host of old boxers and dignitaries gathered to honour the boxing legend, whose family lived in Elsted Road, Walworth, when he was born. Later on in life he lived at Daneville Road, Camberwell, and was clearly delighted with the award from the people who lived in the borough he cherished.

He said at the time: “It’s just a pleasure to come back here and see so many familiar faces. They are older but they all have their hearts in the right places. It is great to be honoured in this way.”

After the ceremony Sir Henry explained that although he moved out of the borough as a young boy, he would often return, not just to train but to visit his many relatives who lived near the boxing gym.

The production “Dancing In The Mirror” also marks the centenary of the theatre and pub, The Fellowship Inn. The community arts hub has hosted concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.

The play will take place at 3pm and 7pm on 22 and 23 May, at The Fellowship Inn with tickets at £17.00.

Greeting cards raise money for libraries and good causes in Greenwich and Blackheath

Ansell said: “We’re delighted to be part of the local library community in Greenwich and Blackheath.

“At a time when many charities and community spaces are facing real financial pressure, every purchase makes a meaningful difference, supporting vital charitable work while also helping sustain the libraries that sit at the heart of our communities.”

for Good Causes are now being sold at multiple Greenwich libraries as well as at a gift shop in Blackheath Library. All proceeds go to charities and local libraries.

Cards for Good Causes CEO Christine

The charity range can be found at Eltham Library, West Greenwich Library, and Greenwich Centre Library. With support from many volunteers, Cards for Good Causes has donated £25 million to charities and good causes over the last ten

years as the UK’s largest multicharity card and gift retailer.

The non-profit was set up in 1959 when James Jackson, secretary of the British Diabetic Association, organised with other medical charities to sell Christmas cards that could raise money for their groups and others. A new initiative launched in several libraries is offering greeting cards raising money for charity, writes Cristina Trujillo...

This year, Cards for Good Causes raises money for Alzheimer’s Society, Amnesty, Barnardo’s, British Heart Foundation, Bowel Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK, Crisis, Embrace the Middle East, Make A Wish, Marie Curie, Mind, RSPCA, Samaritans, Shelter, WaterAid and WWF, among many others.

Greenwich Park blossoms with new legacy of 130 cherry trees

Visitors to Greenwich Park can expect to be treated to a vibrant sea of pink blossom each spring thanks to the planting of 130 cherry trees, writes Joe Rattue...

Greenwich Park has planted the 130 Prunus ‘Sekiyama’ cherry trees to symbolise the UK’s friendship with Japan and comes courtesy of The Royal Parks charity, which manages the park, and the Sakura Cherry Tree Project.

This species of tree is rarely planted in the UK and will “transform Greenwich Park each spring with vibrant pink blooms,” according to the charity.

Matthew Pottage, Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks,said: “These beautiful cherry trees are more than a visual delight – they represent a bond between nations, a gift to our local communities, and a lasting legacy.

“We know after our long winters, people rejoice seeing colour

and blossom, and this sea of pink will be an awe-inspiring hit of horticultural wonder.

“By planting these trees along the hillside, we’ve created a natural canvas, where, every spring, the landscape will transform into a vibrant sea of pink blossoms.

The trees were planted as saplings to help them grow on the park’s gravelly soil, placed along the hillside between the Grand Ascent and One Tree Hill.

Mr Pottage added: “We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience this new valley of blossom in Greenwich Park.”

The spectacle of colour will offer a peaceful retreat in addition to the park’s existing mature cherry

The Sakura Cherry Tree Project, launched in 2017 by Theresa May and the then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has donated thousands of trees to celebrate UK-Japan relations.

Its founder and Joint Chairman Keisaku Sandy Sano said: “The response we have had from all across the UK, from Guernsey in the south to the Orkneys in the north, from parks and schools across the UK has been amazing.

“It is testament to the strong relationship between the two countries, and we hope the trees will be a lasting tribute to that.”

Joint Chairman Takashi Tsukamoto said: “Many Japanese corporations

have decided to, through the JapanBritish Society, generously donate to this project to celebrate a long friendship between our two nations.

“I am deeply grateful for all the efforts and support given by people and corporations both in Japan and UK to this project.”

trees near the Rose Garden.

Greenwich and Lewisham say they

are

committed to ‘ﬁve basics’ in temporary accommodation

Both Lewisham and Greenwich boroughs have committed to basic living standards in temporary accommodation as new analysis reveals the crisis is getting worse in almost every part of the capital, writes Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter...

Data published as part of London’s Poverty Profile and obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) shows that 24 of London’s 32 boroughs – equivalent to threequarters – have seen an increase in the number of households in temporary accommodation year-on-year.

Overall, 76,000 households are now in temporary accommodation across London, an increase of ten per cent on the previous year. Two thirds of these households include children.

A new campaign has now called on every council in the capital to commit to ensuring all households in temporary accommodation have access to the ‘five basics’ – kitchen facilities, laundry facilities, storage space, WiFi or clear information about their situation.

Albinia Stanley, coordinator of the Fix the Five Basics campaign, told the LDRS: “Families in temporary accommodation are living without the basics the rest of us take for granted. Cooking facilities, laundry, Wi-Fi, storage, clear information: these are not big asks.

“Some London councils have already started delivering them. We’re calling on every candidate standing in May’s elections to pledge to fix the five basics in their borough. This is a chance to make a real difference.”

Faith is a mother of two who has lived in temporary accommodation since 2022. Her name has been changed to protect her identity.

She said: “Many people like me are raising their children without these basics for months or even years.

“Without these basics it’s hard to survive, let alone rebuild your life and get back on your feet.

“But it doesn’t have to be this way.”

Campaigners say that being deprived of any of the five basics can have a major impact on families, whether it be difficulty preparing meals, children being unable to complete homework without Wi-Fi, households falling into debt to store their belongings, or simply the anguish and confusions caused by a lack of clear information about their rights or when they will be moved on.

In Newham, the equivalent of six per cent of all households are now in temporary accommodation – the highest rate in the country and more than ten times the average for England.

Westminster (3.4 per cent), Lambeth (3.2 per cent), Southwark (3.0 per cent) and Hackney (2.8 per cent) also have rates far above the national figure. The London average is around two per cent.

Samuel Thomas, senior policy adviser at anti-poverty charity Z2K, said: “Tackling London’s temporary accommodation crisis has never been more urgent, with our advisers supporting increasing numbers of families trapped without access to the essentials we all need to get by.

“Z2K’s research suggests that when people are denied the Five Basics, their health worsens, their costs

soar, and their chances of moving on from homelessness decline.

“That’s why we’re calling on all London local election candidates to match the commitments made in boroughs like Westminster and commit to fixing the Five Basics, so that stays in temporary accommodation are as safe, stable and short as possible.”

Wandsworth, Westminster, Greenwich and Lewisham have all committed to work towards implementing the Five Basics in their boroughs, while discussions are ongoing with candidates from major parties in more than 10 boroughs across London, according to the campaign.

Questioned about the state of some temporary accommodation centres in 2023, the Mayor of London told Assembly Members: “I recognise that councils are finding it increasingly difficult to secure temporary accommodation, but it must be of decent condition.”

More generally, Sir Sadiq Khan has said the “creation of more genuinely affordable homes is the long-term solution to the worsening crisis in temporary accommodation”.

However, the existence of an unfair housing rule currently allows local authorities to deem someone ‘intentionally homeless’ if they refuse an offer of housing and they deem that an ‘unreasonable refusal’.

Reports suggest that Londoners are routinely being moved to temporary accommodation in Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Middlesbrough, sometimes for years at a time.

There have been multiple cases of residents being told they have to accept a long distance offer –whether temporary or permanent – or the council will discharge its legal duty to house them, meaning they are homeless and on their own.

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London told the LDRS: “London, alongside the rest of the country, is working to tackle increasing numbers of households needing temporary accommodation.

“Ensuring better quality and more cost-effective temporary accommodation is a key element of the work City Hall is doing with local councils and partners through the Ending Homelessness Accelerator Programme to build a safer, fairer London for everyone.”

A Westminster City Council spokesperson said: “This is a national challenge, but its impact is particularly severe in areas like Westminster where there is so much demand for homes. We have 4,500 households in temporary accommodation and the reality of the housing crisis in central London means we will need to continue providing housing for those in need.”

Teenager charged with murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Eghosa

A 16-year-old boy from Romford has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor after a shooting in Woolwich earlier this month, writes Evie Flynn

The 16-year-old was initially released on bail but was arrested again on Thursday 9 April and charged with Eghosa’s murder on Friday 10 April.

The teenager was first arrested on the Saturday after the shooting, which took place at around 3:40pm on Thursday 2 April on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found Eghosa seriously injured. He sadly died at the scene.

The investigation is still ongoing and on Saturday 4 April a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested in Woolwich on suspicion of murder.

A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three were released on bail.

Two boys, aged 14 and 16 and an 18-year-old man, who were arrested on Friday 3 April in connection with Eghosa’s death have also been bailed while enquiries continue.

On Friday, 10 April, a further 16-yearold boy was also arrested on suspicion

of murder. He remains in custody.

Eghosa’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 4848/2APR, or independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Woman dies and three arrested after Deptford ‘hit-and-run’

A woman in her 20s has died and three people have been arrested in what police describe as a hit and run in Deptford, writes Rich Brann...

The young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday April 14 and police are now appealing for witnesses.

They said they were called at 6.56pm to reports of “a collision involving a pedestrian and a car between Sanford Street and Knoyle Street.”

The police said the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene and enquiries were launched to locate them.

On Wednesday, 15 April, a woman in her 50s, and two men, both in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. Police said last week that all three were in police

custody and enquiries are ongoing.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.53pm on Tuesday 14 April to reports of a road traffic collision in Sanford Street, SE14 - we sent resources including ambulance crews, a clinical team manager, a response car, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.

“We treated a woman but sadly, despite our efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Glen Mera, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the young woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any relevant information - particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 6797/14APR2026.

 Eghosa Ogbebor. Photo supplied by Metropolitan Police

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John Day’s apprenticeship at the Pattern Shop and on to the Brass Foundry

Well I think it’s about time I got back to John Day and his reminiscences of his 1930s apprenticeship in the Royal Arsenal. If you have been following this you will see that his apprenticeship consists of working for a department within the Arsenal for a few weeks or months, to see what they do and learn some of the necessary skills. They would then move on to another department. John was a premium apprentice and working at the same time for a degree at prestigious Woolwich Polytechnic. He, and his fellows, were destined to move into some sort of directorship - maybe a major management position. Therefore it was vital that they were able to understand how the complex fabric of a major industrial environment, like the Royal Arsenal, was coordinated.

In my last article I described how he was working at the Land’s End electrical substation, which was out in the very secret area at the far east of the Arsenal site. The next site he was allocated to was what he describes as the ‘Pattern Shop’. What and where was this?

Clearly, things change, and it is not always going to be easy to pin down reminiscences from the 1930s. John may use words to describe departments which are different from those used by today’s historians. The Royal Arsenal History website has got maps and directories, but the scale and complexity are daunting.

Industrial pattern making was something which was undertaken in special departments and I’m sure this still goes on where traditional industries survive. It is the making of a pattern – a model – of whatever is going to be cast in metal. Usually this would be in wood, although other substances could be used and it

would probably be kept and stored.

John is clear that he was being sent to work in a workshop where patterns were being made. Where was this? After poring over the ridiculously complex map of the Arsenal site I found ‘C81 Pattern makers shop’. which was south of one of the loops of the Arsenal canal on the site which is now under, or near, the Plumstead Bus station. I also consulted some people researching the Arsenal. One of them suggested a connection with the Royal Brass Foundry – and I’ll come back to that – but also to a building, C5, which dates from the 1880s and has since been demolished. It’s shown on the map as a ‘foundry’.

John is quite precise in the position of this mysterious building. He describes it having a ‘kind of mezzanine floor’ with a system of mirrors looking down, so that the foreman could sit up there and look at what everybody was doing at their workbenches below. He says that the

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18th century view of the brass foundry

foreman of the Pattern Shop was ‘Clarke’. Another of the Arsenal researchers sent me a photograph which he says is of the pattern workshops – but I’m not sure if it fits in with John’s description or not.

John says that all the apprentices took the opportunity to make themselves a toolbox, but the foreman told the shop labourer to smash them with a sledge hammer. He had made two boxes, one in pine to hold his tea-making equipment and the other in mahogany, which was kept in a drawer and never assembled. He told Clarke that the pine box was to keep the dust from his cup and it was allowed to remain - Clarke never knew about the mahogany one. Although Mr Clark comes over as a nasty bully I’m sure he had good reason given the amount of private work going on all over the place, as well as stealing what was probably Government property. I have read accounts of the same sort of thing going on in the Royal Dockyards and I guess it was so prevalent that

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none of them thought it was wrong.

Near the Pattern Shop was the Pattern Store. This may indeed have been the Brass Foundry building, although it is not particularly near the building marked on the map as ‘pattern shop. John says the ground floor was used for ‘wooden mockups of tanks to find out how much could be stowed and still leave space for the crew’. There are photographs of the Royal Brass Foundry being used as garage in this. John says one of the apprentices surreptitiously moved everything several feet forward and ‘opened a little door to drive his Austin Seven into the space. He then fitted it with a beautiful two seater body painted battleship grey’ and ‘when we drove it out through the main gate I had a ‘Brooklands’ silencer for my own Austin between the floor boards’. (tut tut)

From the Pattern Shop the next step for John was the Brass Foundry. I have mentioned the Royal Brass Foundry earlier here and I don’t think that this

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was where John was working. The Royal Brass Foundry itself is one of the most important of listed buildings on the Arsenal site and is one of the few which was not demolished for ‘regeneration’. Historic England describes it as ‘brass cannon foundry, 1716-17, possibly by Sir John Vanbrugh, for the Board of Ordnance; extended and altered 1771-1774 by Jan Verbruggen, Master Founder, extensively repaired 1970s.’

As far as I’m aware it is still used as a bookstore for the National Maritime Museum and I can certainly remember being told I could go there to refer to books... but I could not ask where we were going because it was secret. I think that the Brass Foundry where John was working could have been one of several buildings marked on the plan, but that it was in the oldest area of the Arsenal, where all the listed buildings are today.

Describing his time in the Brass Foundry John says ‘I spent most of my time

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moulding skimmer cores and brackets for the wires of overhead cranes. A great deal of the casting was done in manganese bronze from which the slag was skimmed off from the molten metal with a ‘cubic core’. He says the “core box” was used... This was a block of brass with a hole of about an inch and a half square. I made them by the dozen and they went into the core oven to dry - the oven was ideal for roasting potatoes for a mid-morning snack’. He also made risers in which steel rods were pumped up and down to make sure the molten metal filled all the space in the mould and ‘I spent some days casting arming vanes for torpedoes’. The mould was made in steel with six wedge shaped pieces to be pulled out and to release the fan shaped casting. ‘I stood by a crucible of molten aluminium, ladled it into the mould, gave the mould a bash with a mallet, which took the mould apart, took out a vane, put the mould back together and started all over again. It was not

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a popular job.’ A month or so later he would be off to another department.

He also mentions another premium engineering apprentice in the tool room at the same time – or a year earlier - and originating from Plumstead. This was Arthur Sherwood, who became a Professor of Mathematics in Australia. I’m afraid that I was unaware that there was a Newcastle University in Australia and I wasted a lot of my time looking for him in our own Newcastle. Prof Sherwood is however more famous for building the smallest ever working live steam locomotive in 1:240 scale in 1973.

Premium apprentices were the very clever young men and perhaps all the private work and scrounging which John describes well were actually part of a training in which they could learn resilience and think their way through problems. Just part of their education as the future leaders of industry.

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Exclusive Training Ground experience rewards Friends of CACT supporters

Friends of Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) were recently invited to Sparrows Lane for an exclusive Training Ground Experience as part of the benefits available through CACT’s fundraising initiative.

Friends of CACT sees supporters make a monthly donation to help CACT continue delivering its life-changing, ground-breaking work across southeast London and Kent. In recognition of that generosity, Friends receive a range of tiered benefits depending on their level of support, with the Training Ground Experience among the exclusive opportunities available.

Held for the first time since Friends

of CACT was relaunched last year, the day provided Friends with a unique behind-the-scenes insight into a day at Sparrows Lane. Guests were shown the facilities used by the men’s first-team, women’s first-team, academy and CACT, before enjoying breakfast in the players’ canteen with CACT CEO Jason Morgan and CACT ambassador Steve Sutherland OBE.

Charlton legend Keith Peacock

joined those invited throughout the morning and took part in an informal Q&A over breakfast, sharing stories from his star-studded career in SE7. Friends were then joined by Managing Director James Rodwell for an exclusive chat to answer a range of questions about the club.

The day also gave Friends of CACT the opportunity to see one of the many programmes their support helps to sustain, with attendees meeting members of the Charlton Upbeats as they prepared for their annual fixture against the men’s first team ahead of this weekend’s Upbeats Walk. After watching the Upbeats train, guests then observed a men’s first-team training session before watching the much-anticipated match between the Upbeats and Charlton players and staff.

The experience concluded with Friends meeting manager Nathan Jones, who took time to speak with supporters and pose for photographs.

Discussing the day, CACT CEO Jason Morgan said: “When we relaunched Friends of CACT earlier this season, I spoke with Nathan about giving

those who are generously supporting our work the chance to see behind the scenes at Sparrows Lane, watch training and meet him.

“We’re very fortunate that he was fully supportive of the idea. We never take these opportunities for granted and we’re extremely thankful to be able to reward people who back CACT with experiences like this.”

Feedback from those in attendance was overwhelmingly positive, with several Friends sharing their thoughts on the day. Pete said: “I only recently joined Friends of CACT, so to get picked to come along, watch training and meet the Upbeats was a dream come true.”

Sean added: “Jason taking us around the training ground was incredible. It’s a really inclusive environment and feels like a one-club family.”

David and Sally said: “The day not only gave us an insight into the training ground, but also the chance to speak to people like Keith Peacock. He played in the first Charlton game I watched and is a hero of mine. He’s

Charlton royalty but didn’t seem like it at all - he was really easy to talk to.”

Rob said: “Our club is all about community. You get the perks like this today and couldn’t do anything better with your money.”

Russell added: “I can’t think of many better causes to support because of the benefits it generates in the local community. Supporting CACT is money well spent.”

Supporters interested in becoming a Friend of CACT and accessing a range of exclusive benefits can find out more by scanning the QR code.

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)

Town & Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 (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: 22/04/2026

Victoria Geoghegan

Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control

List of Press Advertisements - 22/04/2026

Publicity for Planning Applications

Applicant: Jaymin Patel and Joanna Hart

26/0529/F

Site Address: 15 FOXCROFT ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3DB

Development: Construction of a three storey detached dwelling with private amenity.

Conservation Area: SHREWSBURY PARK ESTATE

Applicant: London Square Developments Ltd

26/0549/F

Site Address: Phase 3 and 4 Woolwich Central, Land at Love Lane, Grand Depot Road, John Wilson Street, Thomas Street and Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 6SJ

Development: Erection of a temporary marketing suite and associated works for a temporary period until 31 December 2029.

Conservation Area: adjacent to Woolwich Conservation Area

Applicant: Portobello Starboard Ltd C/O Agent 26/0671/F

Site Address: ELTHAM GPO, 4 PASSEY PLACE, LONDON, SE9 5DQ

Development: Construction of two-storey upward extension and partial loss of Public House (Use Class Sui Generis) floorspace to facilitate the creation of seven (7) residential units (Use Class C3) together with internal cycle parking, refuse and recycling storage including partial.

Applicant: Mr Josh Cohen Eastbrook 26/0846/F

Site Address: EVERDENE, 10 HARDY ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7NP

Development: Construction of an upwards extensions to provide an additional 4 residential units (Use Class C3) to the existing residential building, new waste and cycle stores, landscaping and associated external alterations. (Resubmission)

Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK

Applicant: Mr Yiasoumi 26/0922/HD

Site Address: WHITE LODGE, WESTBROOK ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 0LL

Development: Installation of external air conditioning units and associated external alterations

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH

Applicant: MR & MRS KHAWAJA 26/0931/HD

Site Address: 38 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ

Development: Construction of a single storey rear / side extension and removal of two chimneys with other associated works. [Amended Description, Re-consultation]

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK

Applicant: Mr Lennon 26/0965/HD

Site Address: 75 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ

Development: Construction of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden for use as a gym and sauna and a terrace with a hot tub.

Conservation Area: GREENWICH PARK

Applicant: The Hyde Group 26/0974/HD

Site Address: 17 ARSENAL ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1JS

Development: Replacement of existing uPVC windows and rear door with like-for-like alternatives. Replacement of the existing timber front door with a uPVC heritage style alternative.

Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE

Applicant: Mr. Yoel Rosenthal MRI Woolwich Ltd. 26/0976/F

Site Address: Thames House, 7-9 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6PQ

Development: Construction of a two-storey upward extension to existing mixed use building to create seven (7) additional residential units with associated private terrace areas, cycle parking and refuse storage

Conservation Area: Woolwich Conservation Area

Applicant: Mr SZIVULJAK 26/0977/HD

Site Address: 45 GRANBY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1EH

Development: Demolition and construction of a single storey rear extension and the addition of rooflights to the rear elevation of the property.

Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE

Applicant: Mr Iain Macdowall 26/1133/HD

Site Address: 54 FOXES DALE, LONDON, SE3 9BQ

Development: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension and pergola, and replacement of existing windows and doors.

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK

Publicity For Advertisements

Applicant: London Square Developments Ltd 26/0550/A

Site Address: Phase 3 and 4 Woolwich Central, Land at Love Lane, Grand Depot Road, John Wilson Street, Thomas Street and Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, SE18 6SJ

Development: Installation of business identification signage to a temporary marketing suite until 31 December 2029.

Conservation Area: adjacent to Woolwich Conservation Area

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) MARLBOROUGH LANE, INDUS ROAD AND GRENADA ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES (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 Southern Gas Networks who need to carry out gas main upgrades.

2. The Order will come into operation on 27th April 2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take until 1st June 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 Marlborough Lane and Grenada Road at their junctions with Shooters Hill Road, and from entering, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading).

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 Communities, Environment and Central on 020 8921 6340.

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

Dated: 22/08/2025

Licensing Team, 1st 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 LICENCELICENSING ACT 2003

Notice is given that: AFC Lewisham CIC has applied for the Grant of a Premises Licence for the following premises: Gresham Athletic Sports Ground Club House, Eltham Road, SE12 8ES

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 12 May 2026

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 take place at the premises: (for the duration of the FIFA World Cup, 11th June until 31st July 2026)

Films; Live Music; Recorded Music; Performance of Dance; and Anything of a Similar Description; Late Night Refreshment (all Indoors Only), and the Supply of Alcohol (On the Premises only): Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours until 23:30 hours, save for Late Night Refreshment that commences at 23:00 hours.

For Recorded Music, Late Night Refreshment and Supply of Alcohol: For the duration of the FIFA World Cup, on days when a televised match involves a Home Nation (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) or a member nation of the African continent, or is a Quarter-final, Semi-final, Third-place play-off, or the Final, the terminal hour for these activity shall be extended from the standard time until 15 minutes after the conclusion of the match (to include any extra time and/or penalty shootouts).

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) CEDARHURST DRIVE PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)

that will tell you who is applying for what and where. Plus, if you register, we’ll tell you about any plans for your community before it’s too late.

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 Networks who need to carry out mains replacement.

2. The Order will come into operation on 4th May 2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 6 weeks. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.

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

Dated: 08/01/2026

INTERNAL REF - EM/ LA497293 FN865 /LIC No 75594

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) SMITHIES ROAD 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 BT Openreach who need to install a new telegraph pole

2. The Order will come into operation on 28/04/26 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.

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: 10/03/26

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 152) Order 2026

The Greenwich (Charged For-Parking Places) (Amendment No. 161) Order 2026

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) on 20th April 2026 has made the above-mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order will come into operation on 23rd April 2026.

2. The general effect of the Orders would be to:

a) to introduce a 2.7 metre secure bicycle parking facility (cycle hangar) at the following locations:

i. Kirkham Street, north side, from a point 7.77metres west of the western property boundary of No. 91 Kirkham Street in a westerly direction; Parkdale Road, east side, opposite No.24 Parkdale Road; Sutcliffe Road, west side, opposite Nos. 46 and 48 Sutcliffe Road; Tormount Road, east side, opposite No. 64 Tormount Road; Vicarage Park, east side, from a point 6 metres south of No. 52 Vicarage Park in a southerly direction; Alderwood Road, east side, adjacent to Ospringe Court; Burwash Road, east side, adjacent to No. 34 Durham Rise.

b) to replace 2.6 metres of various parking places with a secure bicycle parking facility (cycle hangar) in each of the following locations:

i. Catherine Grove, west side, opposite No. 6 Catherine Grove, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Christchurch Way, west side, adjacent to No.67 Pelton Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-8pm Max Stay 2 Hours bay and ‘No Waiting 9am-6.30pm’ restriction; Coleraine Road, east side, opposite No. 122 Coleraine Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Limited Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm Max stay 2 Hours No return within 3 hours Zone W’ bay; Commerell Street, south-east side, opposite No. 9 Commerell Street, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-6.30pm 2 Hours No Return 3 Hours Zone EG’; Creekside, west side, adjacent to 58 to 65 Bruford Court, replacing part of a ‘Free parking’ bay; Crooms Hill, south-west side, outside Nos. 40 Crooms Hill, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Devonshire Drive, south-west side, adjacent to No. 21 Egerton Drive, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay and No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-6pm restriction; Egerton Drive, west side, from a point 3 metres south of its junction with Ashburnham Place in a southerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’; Enderby Street, north-west side, from the south-western property boundary of No. 20 Enderby Street in a south-westerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only 9am-6.30pm Zone EG’ bay; Gibson Street, north-east side, outside No. 3 Gibson Street, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only 9am-6.30pm Zone EG’ bay; Greenwich High Road, north-west side, outside No. 41 Greenwich High Road, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Halstow Road, west side, from a point 5.8 metres south of the south-eastern building line of No. 1 Halstow Road in a southerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Limited Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm Max stay 2 Hours No return within 3 hours Zone W’ bay; Hyde Vale, north-west side, from a point 10.06 metres south-west of the southern property boundary of Conduit House in a southerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; King George Street, north-west side,

Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Mauritius Road, north side, outside No. 22 Mauritius Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders

Miriam Road, east side, adjacent to No.115 Brewery Road, replacing part of the ‘No Waiting at any time’ restriction and ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm Zone PC’ bay; Ormiston Road, north side, adjacent to No. 45 Combedale Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Limited Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm Max stay 2 Hours No return within 3 hours Zone W’ bay; Point Hill, east side, from a point 9.4 metres north of the common boundary of Nos. 2 and 4 Point Hill in a northerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Pay & Display Max Stay 4 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm’ bay; Prior Street, west side, outside No. 22 Prior Street, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Randall Place, south-east side, opposite No. 11 Randall Place, replacing part of the ‘Residents and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Roan Street, north-west side, outside No. 72 Roan Street, replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Straightsmouth, north-west side, outside, Nos. 2-6 Straightsmouth, replacing part of the ‘Pay & Display Max Stay 2 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm’ bay; Tuskar Road, north side, outside No. 75 Tuskar Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-6.30pm Max Stay 2 Hours Zone EG’ bay; Villas Road, east side, adjacent to No. 1 Glyndon Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 9.30am-11am Zone PL’ bay; Winforton Street, south-east side, outside the rear of No. 12 Dutton Street, replacing part of the ‘Residents and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay; Woodland Crescent, south-west side, opposite Cygnet House, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-6.30pm Max Stay 2 Hours Zone EG’ bay; Ancona Road, west side, adjacent to No.12 Conway Road, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 9.30am-11am Zone PL’ bay; Azof Street, north side, outside Rothbury

EG’ bay; Banning Street, south-east side, adjacent to No.1 Derwent Street, replacing ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions; Braddyll Street,

c) Christchurch

direction and No Waiting 9am-6.30pm restrictions for 2.2 metres in a northerly direction.

d) Devonshire Drive, south-west side, replace the remaining ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay with a ‘Resident and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and

restriction adjacent to No. 21 Egerton Drive.

e) Egerton Drive, west side, replace the remaining ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bays with ‘Resident and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bays between Ashburnham Place and Ashburnham Grove.

f) Gibson Street, north-east side, i) replace the existing ‘No Waiting 9am-6.30pm’ with ‘No Waiting at any time’ adjacent to No. 4 Banning Street; ii) extend the existing ‘Disabled Badge Holders Only’ bay to 6.7 metres outside No. 7 Gibson Street, replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only 9am-6.30pm Zone EG’ bay.

g) Greenwich High Road, north-west side, replace the remaining ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bays with ‘Resident and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bays opposite No. 40 Greenwich High Road.

h) Hyde Vale, north-west side, introduce ‘No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-6pm’ restrictions replacing part of the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm

metres in a south-westerly direction.

i) John Penn Street, north-west side, introduce two 2.6 metres secure bicycle parking facility (cycle

common boundary of No. 6 and 7 John Penn Street in a north-easterly direction for 5.2 metres.

j) John Penn Street, north-west side, introduce ‘No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm’ restrictions replacing part of the ‘Pay & Display 4

of No. 6 and 7 John Penn Street for 2.5 metres in a south-westerly direction.

k) Point Hill, east side, introduce ‘No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-6pm’ restrictions from a point 12 metres north of the common boundary of Nos. 2 and 4 Point Hill for 1.3 metres in a northerly direction, replacing part of the ‘Pay & Display Max Stay 4 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm’ bay.

l) Point Hill, east side, extend the ‘Resident Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay replacing part of the ‘Pay & Display Max Stay 4 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm’ bay, from a point 2.3 metres north of the common boundary of Nos. 2 and 4 Point Hill for 1.2 metres in a northerly direction.

m)Randall Place, south-east side, introduce ‘No Waiting Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-6pm’ restrictions opposite No. 9 Randall Place, replacing part of the ‘Residents and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm Zone G’ bay.

n) Straightsmouth, north-west side, outside, Nos. 2-6 Straightsmouth, introduce ‘No Waiting at any time’ replacing the remaining ‘Pay & Display Max Stay 2 Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 9am-6pm’ bay.

o) Woodland Crescent, south-west side, introduce ‘No Waiting at any time’ opposite Cygnet House, replacing 1.3 metres of the ‘Permit Holders or Pay and Display 9am-6.30pm Max Stay 2 Hours Zone EG’ bay.

p) Alderwood Road, east side, introduce ‘No Waiting at any time’ adjacent to Ospringe Court for 1 metre.

q) Ancona Road, west side, adjacent to No.12 Conway Road, introduce ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 9.30am-11am Zone PL’ bay replacing ‘No Waiting Mon-Fri 9.30am-11am’ restrictions for 2.3 metres.

r) Azof Street, north side, outside Rothbury Cottages, introduce ‘No Waiting 9am-6.30pm’ restrictions replacing part of the ‘Permit Holders Only 9am-8pm Zone EG’ bay for 1.3 metres.

s) Calvert Road, west side, outside No.95-121 Calvert Road, replace the ‘Residents and Business Permit Holders Only Mon-Fri 9am-6.30pm Zone W’ bay with ‘Permit Holders Only Mon-Sat 9am-6.30pm Zone W’.

t) Banning Street, east side, extend the ‘Permit Holders or Limited Waiting 9am-6.30pm Max stay 2 Hours No return within 3 hours Zone EG’ bay outside Nos. 48 to 68 Banning Street, to a point 3.8 metres south of the northern property boundary of Nos. 48 to 68 Banning Street, replacing ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions.

u) Update the map tiles attached to The Greenwich (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order 2018 and The Greenwich (Charged-For Parking Places) Order 2018 so as to reflect the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (a) to (t).

3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into operation on 23rd April 2026, the statement of reasons for proposing to make the Order and plans showing the proposals, along with a copy of the Consolidation Orders 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.

4. Further information may be obtained from Technical Support Team, FAO Programme Delivery Team, Transport, 3rd floor, The Woolwich Centre, SE18 6HQ or email to transport-programmedelivery-tmos@royalgreenwich.gov.uk (quoting reference Cycle Hangers 26-2).

5. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, apply for that purpose to the High Court.

Director of Communities, Environment and Central Royal Borough of Greenwich Dated 22nd April 2026

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) THAMES PATH FOOTPATH FROM MORDEN WHARF TO JETTY PLANNED FOOTWAY CLOSURE (ORDER)

1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers undersection 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Ridge and Partners who need to carry out widening and resurfacing of the Thames Path.

2. The Order will come into operation on 27/04/2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed by 27/01/2027. 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 and pedestrians from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in Thames Path Footpath From Morden Wharf To Jetty, Greenwich - Thames Path Footpath behind Morden Wharf.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage Prohibitions remain in force; as well as pedestrians, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible.

7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to Royal Borough of Greenwich Directorate of Communities, Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport (Directorate of Communities, Environment and Central). The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ INTERNAL REF - EM/ /LIC No 76274 / 13/04/2026 12:40

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - Section 14(1) MAURITIUS 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 carryout a mains extension.

2. The Order will come into operation on 04/05/2026 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed by 15/05/2026. The duration of the Order can beextended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.

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 Directorate of Communities and Environment and Central via email to street.works@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport.

Woolwich Centre,

Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR CARIAGEWAY AND FOOTWAY RESURFACING – VARIOUS ROADS

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make an Order to facilitate Carriageway and footway resurfacing works under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The effect of the Order would be to:

(a) temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in the roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice for their entire length.

(b) temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in the following lengths of roads:

(i) Plumstead High Street, between its junction with Wickham Lane to Bostall Hill.

(ii) Bostall Hill, between its junction with Plumstead High Street to Howarth Road.

(iii) Sibthorpe Road, between its junction with Alnwick Road to Horsa Road.

(iv) Whinyates Road, between its junction with Rochester Way to Dickson Road.

(v) Kingsground, between its junction with Middle Park Avenue to The Vista.

(vi) Middle Park Avenue, between its junction with Eltham Palace Road to Kingsground.

(vii) Tunnel Avenue, between its junction with Denham Street to Fingal Street.

(viii) Welling Way, between its junction with Rochester Way to Greenwich borough boundary.

(ix) Plum Lane, between its junction with Eglinton Hill to its northern junction with Brinklow Crescent.

(x) Plum Lane, between its junction with Genesta Road to Vambery Road.

(xi) Winn Common Road, both sides, between its junction with Kings Highway to Purret Road.

(i) Winn Common Road, both sides, between its junction with Kings Highway to Purret Road.

(ii) Gregory Crescent, both sides, between its junction with Middle Park Avenue to Churchbury Road.

(iii) Welling Way, between its junction with Rochester Way to Greenwich borough boundary.

(iv) Hathern Gardens, between its junction with The Knole and Beanshaw.

(v) Charlton Park Road, southern footpath adjacent to Charlton Park.

(vi) Colomb Street, adjacent to Iceland supermarket.

3. 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 persons in connection with the works.

4. The above prohibitions will only apply to such times and such extent as shall be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs and traffic management measures.

5. Whilst the closures are in operation, vehicular access to properties affected by these works would be maintained wherever possible subject to the extent and operations of the works. Alternative routes for diverted vehicles and pedestrians would be available via local roads and would be indicated via local signage.

6. The Order would come into force on Thursday 30th April 2026 and would continue in force for up to 18 months, or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner and may be re-introduced should further works be required.

7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to transportation-admin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk quoting reference 04-26 Footway and Carriageway resurfacing.

Assistant Director, Transport, Communities, Environment and Central, Royal Borough of Greenwich

Dated 22nd April 2026

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Alwold Crescent; Scotsdale Road; Bland Street; Vicarage Park; Barden Street; Sladedale Road; Goldsmid Street; Cobbett Road; Cuff Crescent; The Knole; Hathern Gardens; Hever Croft; De Lucy Street; Dahlia Road; Gilbourne Road; Rutherglen Road; Newhaven Gardens; Nesbit Road; Milverton Way; Grasdene Road; Welland Street.

Information from the Royal Borough of Greenwich for our residents

Good luck to all the marathon runners this weekend!

More than 56,000 runners will take to the streets on Sunday 26 April, taking on 26.2 miles, with the first six miles of the route going right through the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Want to show your support for runners? Greenwich Town Centre, especially around the Cutty Sark, is very popular but can get crowded.

For quieter spots try:

There will be significant crowding and some road closures throughout the route and in major hubs such as Greenwich Town Centre.

This may lead to crowded public transport, so we’d advise you to use the TfL Journey Planner to check your route for the latest service updates on the day.

Are you feeling inspired? You can start small with local parkruns! Find your nearest location: parkrun.org.uk

For tips and tricks take a look at our full guide: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/marathon2026

Images from TCS London Marathon