in brief: Greenwich Council has published plans to introduce 20 ‘School Streets’ schemes across the whole Borough including four proposals for five schools in north Eltham. Residents have until 19th August to respond to the statutory consultation and I would encourage them to do so as each individual scheme has different strengths and weaknesses. For… Read More »
In plans published this week Greenwich Council revealed (once again) a lack of knowledge of Eltham by planning to close the entirety of Earlshall Road and Elibank Road in the morning and afternoon despite only small sections of these roads being near the Gordon School. The end of Elibank Road is half a mile from… Read More »
Muffin Break Eltham officially opened this week on Thursday 14th May, bringing a new all-day café offering to the High Street. The opening has created up to 15 new jobs for the local area and represents a significant £300,000 investment in Eltham. Part of the Foodco Group, Muffin Break has been serving communities across the UK… Read More »
If you live in Eltham an important New Year’s Resolution for 2026 is to respond to Greenwich Council’s consultation on the ‘Local Plan’. The ‘Local Plan’ lays out (among a lot of other things) where the Council, developers and others can build in our borough, including which green spaces are protected (or not). You only… Read More »
This week Royal Borough of Greewnich Council gave planning permission for the house at 367 Rochester Way in Eltham to be converted into a 6 bedroom development for individuals to share. This means a home which could house a family is being lost and normally comes with a range of issues linked to parking, rubbish… Read More »
Eltham children’s charity Demelza has launched its Bring Sunshine Christmas Appeal. Supporters are asked to donate so families can step away from the noise of everyday life and 24-hour medical care, to just be together and find the joy that the small, yet unforgettable moments bring. The appeal is encouraging people to support children with… Read More »
Greenwich Council have caved into pressure from local campaigners to pay for repairs to the town clock on St John the Baptist’s church site at the top of Eltham High Street. In response to a question from Eltham Page Conservative candidate Spencer Drury at the October Council meeting, Councillor Majid Rahman stated that in light… Read More »
A blog from Eltham resident Simon Tee Simon and his wife have been volunteering to pick up litter in their part of Eltham for many years. Starting as part of a Greenwich Council Environment Champions programme, Simon explains why he cleans up rubbish from our streets despite the decreasing support from Greenwich Council. In a… Read More »
Demelza has welcomed this week’s announcement that funding for children’s hospices will be guaranteed until 2029. The Government has today announced that the £26 million formerly known as the Children’s Hospice Grant will be extended for three years and that it will be increased by the rate of inflation each year. Demelza has long campaigned… Read More »
In response to three petitions requesting action over Eltham’s decaying roads and pavements Greenwich Council have declined to take any action. The petitions were collected by Eltham Park and Progress candidates Ben Crompton and Elizabeth Drury from residents on Eltham Park Gardens, Dunvegan Road and the middle section of Elibank Road. Elizabeth organised for the… Read More »