Eltham Matters
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Comments from Eltham residents and ex-Councillors on local issues and news.
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More Thames Water roadworks but hopefully these will prevent further issues elsewhere including on Southend Crescent 🤞🏼
🚧🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ON HALONS ROAD 🚧🚧
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
More Thames Water roadworks but hopefully these will prevent further issues elsewhere including on Southend Crescent 🤞🏼
😻 Fancy Cat Spec-cat-ular in Eltham😻
This weekend the Avery Hill campus will be hosting the Fancy Cats cat show on Saturday and Sunday.
More information and how to get tickets below 👇🏼
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/08/26/f...
This weekend the Avery Hill campus will be hosting the Fancy Cats cat show on Saturday and Sunday.
More information and how to get tickets below 👇🏼
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/08/26/f...
Fancy cats to strut their stuff at show in Eltham - The Greenwich Wire
Cats and kittens from across the UK will descend on the University of Greenwich campus in Eltham this weekend to compete for the title of best in show.
greenwichwire.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
😻 Fancy Cat Spec-cat-ular in Eltham😻
This weekend the Avery Hill campus will be hosting the Fancy Cats cat show on Saturday and Sunday.
More information and how to get tickets below 👇🏼
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/08/26/f...
This weekend the Avery Hill campus will be hosting the Fancy Cats cat show on Saturday and Sunday.
More information and how to get tickets below 👇🏼
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/08/26/f...
🚧🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ON HALONS ROAD 🚧🚧
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
August 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🚧🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ON HALONS ROAD 🚧🚧
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
The entrance to Halons Road from Footscray Road is due to be closed for the next three days to allow for Thames Water to install a new water supply into the water network.
Great to see Grangehill Road being resurfaced today following campaigning by local Conservatives.
We’ve raised with officers about how this impacts residents bin collections on Grangehill and whether green and black bins will be collected later in the week instead.
We’ve raised with officers about how this impacts residents bin collections on Grangehill and whether green and black bins will be collected later in the week instead.
July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Great to see Grangehill Road being resurfaced today following campaigning by local Conservatives.
We’ve raised with officers about how this impacts residents bin collections on Grangehill and whether green and black bins will be collected later in the week instead.
We’ve raised with officers about how this impacts residents bin collections on Grangehill and whether green and black bins will be collected later in the week instead.
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🎥 Watch this 👇
Too many in Eltham have been left behind by bank closures — it’s time for action.
We’re calling for a Banking Hub in Eltham to restore access to vital services.
🖊️ Sign & share the petition: change.org/ElthamBankingHub
#Eltham #BankingHub #KeepCashAccess
Too many in Eltham have been left behind by bank closures — it’s time for action.
We’re calling for a Banking Hub in Eltham to restore access to vital services.
🖊️ Sign & share the petition: change.org/ElthamBankingHub
#Eltham #BankingHub #KeepCashAccess
July 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🎥 Watch this 👇
Too many in Eltham have been left behind by bank closures — it’s time for action.
We’re calling for a Banking Hub in Eltham to restore access to vital services.
🖊️ Sign & share the petition: change.org/ElthamBankingHub
#Eltham #BankingHub #KeepCashAccess
Too many in Eltham have been left behind by bank closures — it’s time for action.
We’re calling for a Banking Hub in Eltham to restore access to vital services.
🖊️ Sign & share the petition: change.org/ElthamBankingHub
#Eltham #BankingHub #KeepCashAccess
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Plans are in for padel courts at the Old Police Station site in Eltham for up to five years.
The long term future of the site is still to be decided, and we’ll continue to push for a new police base in Eltham, but this is good news.
Details at bit.ly/ElthamHighSt...
The long term future of the site is still to be decided, and we’ll continue to push for a new police base in Eltham, but this is good news.
Details at bit.ly/ElthamHighSt...
May 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Plans are in for padel courts at the Old Police Station site in Eltham for up to five years.
The long term future of the site is still to be decided, and we’ll continue to push for a new police base in Eltham, but this is good news.
Details at bit.ly/ElthamHighSt...
The long term future of the site is still to be decided, and we’ll continue to push for a new police base in Eltham, but this is good news.
Details at bit.ly/ElthamHighSt...
We’ve just reported this fly-tipping on Glenlea Road.
We’ve previously reported this location as a hotspot for fly-tipping and we’ll be following up with the Council to encourage them to do more to tackle it.
We’ve previously reported this location as a hotspot for fly-tipping and we’ll be following up with the Council to encourage them to do more to tackle it.
May 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We’ve just reported this fly-tipping on Glenlea Road.
We’ve previously reported this location as a hotspot for fly-tipping and we’ll be following up with the Council to encourage them to do more to tackle it.
We’ve previously reported this location as a hotspot for fly-tipping and we’ll be following up with the Council to encourage them to do more to tackle it.
🚧🚧 Elm Terrace road closure 🚧🚧
Alongside on-going works across Eltham, Elm Tereace is closed this week to allow Thames Water to carry out works.
It’s likely the road will be shut for the rest of this week.
Alongside on-going works across Eltham, Elm Tereace is closed this week to allow Thames Water to carry out works.
It’s likely the road will be shut for the rest of this week.
May 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚧🚧 Elm Terrace road closure 🚧🚧
Alongside on-going works across Eltham, Elm Tereace is closed this week to allow Thames Water to carry out works.
It’s likely the road will be shut for the rest of this week.
Alongside on-going works across Eltham, Elm Tereace is closed this week to allow Thames Water to carry out works.
It’s likely the road will be shut for the rest of this week.
We've had the below about the closure of Southend Crescent to enable Thames Water to carry out repairs.
We haven't been able to get down to see the impact yet but will aim to do so tomorrow and report back to residents.
If you have any questions please let us know!
We haven't been able to get down to see the impact yet but will aim to do so tomorrow and report back to residents.
If you have any questions please let us know!
May 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We've had the below about the closure of Southend Crescent to enable Thames Water to carry out repairs.
We haven't been able to get down to see the impact yet but will aim to do so tomorrow and report back to residents.
If you have any questions please let us know!
We haven't been able to get down to see the impact yet but will aim to do so tomorrow and report back to residents.
If you have any questions please let us know!
Earlier this week we posted about potholes on Eltham Park Gardens and RBGs policy towards our roads of ‘managed decline’.
Yesterday when we went to speak to residents, the potholes had been filled in!
The benefit of having local Conservatives fighting your corner in action.
Yesterday when we went to speak to residents, the potholes had been filled in!
The benefit of having local Conservatives fighting your corner in action.
May 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Earlier this week we posted about potholes on Eltham Park Gardens and RBGs policy towards our roads of ‘managed decline’.
Yesterday when we went to speak to residents, the potholes had been filled in!
The benefit of having local Conservatives fighting your corner in action.
Yesterday when we went to speak to residents, the potholes had been filled in!
The benefit of having local Conservatives fighting your corner in action.
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🔵 It's six months since I was elected your councillor here in Eltham Town & Avery Hill, and it has been a busy time!
I've been focused on delivering on resident's priorities and we've made enormous progress so far, but there is still so much more to do.
I've been focused on delivering on resident's priorities and we've made enormous progress so far, but there is still so much more to do.
April 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🔵 It's six months since I was elected your councillor here in Eltham Town & Avery Hill, and it has been a busy time!
I've been focused on delivering on resident's priorities and we've made enormous progress so far, but there is still so much more to do.
I've been focused on delivering on resident's priorities and we've made enormous progress so far, but there is still so much more to do.
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I previously posted about proposals for new flats on Westmount Rd.
Following consultation RBG have submitted the planning application with changes following residents comments.
You can see more info below, but in my view the changes are very positive!
royalgreenwich.gov.uk/westmountroad
Following consultation RBG have submitted the planning application with changes following residents comments.
You can see more info below, but in my view the changes are very positive!
royalgreenwich.gov.uk/westmountroad
April 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I previously posted about proposals for new flats on Westmount Rd.
Following consultation RBG have submitted the planning application with changes following residents comments.
You can see more info below, but in my view the changes are very positive!
royalgreenwich.gov.uk/westmountroad
Following consultation RBG have submitted the planning application with changes following residents comments.
You can see more info below, but in my view the changes are very positive!
royalgreenwich.gov.uk/westmountroad
♻️ Reminder that due to the Easter bank holiday, there will be changes to bin collections next week ♻️
You can see how collection days are impacted, and there is more info on the Council website at the link below 👇
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/recycling-an...
You can see how collection days are impacted, and there is more info on the Council website at the link below 👇
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/recycling-an...
April 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
♻️ Reminder that due to the Easter bank holiday, there will be changes to bin collections next week ♻️
You can see how collection days are impacted, and there is more info on the Council website at the link below 👇
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/recycling-an...
You can see how collection days are impacted, and there is more info on the Council website at the link below 👇
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/recycling-an...
🚧 Update on SGN works on Eltham High Street 🚧
The SGN works at the eastern end of the High Street have been on-going for the last few weeks.
There is currently a no left turn in place turning out of Westmount Road. This is in place until early next week.
The SGN works at the eastern end of the High Street have been on-going for the last few weeks.
There is currently a no left turn in place turning out of Westmount Road. This is in place until early next week.
April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚧 Update on SGN works on Eltham High Street 🚧
The SGN works at the eastern end of the High Street have been on-going for the last few weeks.
There is currently a no left turn in place turning out of Westmount Road. This is in place until early next week.
The SGN works at the eastern end of the High Street have been on-going for the last few weeks.
There is currently a no left turn in place turning out of Westmount Road. This is in place until early next week.
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🚨🚔 🚨The Eltham Town & Avery Hill Safer Neighbourhood team are carrying out their April survey to find out your priorities.
If you live locally, please do fill in the survey to ensure your issues are prioritised.
You can complete the survey at:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/April-Elth...
If you live locally, please do fill in the survey to ensure your issues are prioritised.
You can complete the survey at:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/April-Elth...
Eltham Town & Avery Hill Ward Panel APRIL 2025
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🚨🚔 🚨The Eltham Town & Avery Hill Safer Neighbourhood team are carrying out their April survey to find out your priorities.
If you live locally, please do fill in the survey to ensure your issues are prioritised.
You can complete the survey at:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/April-Elth...
If you live locally, please do fill in the survey to ensure your issues are prioritised.
You can complete the survey at:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/April-Elth...
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I spoke to Greenwich Wire about Santander closing their Eltham branch.
Branch closures disproportionately impact our most vulnerably & elderly residents. We’ll be engaging with both LINK Nationwide to try & ensure in-person banking remains in Eltham.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/03/19/s...
Branch closures disproportionately impact our most vulnerably & elderly residents. We’ll be engaging with both LINK Nationwide to try & ensure in-person banking remains in Eltham.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/03/19/s...
Santander branch closures: Banks in Eltham, Sidcup and Surrey Quays to go - The Greenwich Wire
Santander is to close its branches in Eltham, Sidcup and the Surrey Quays shopping centre as the bank continues its retreat from the high street.
greenwichwire.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I spoke to Greenwich Wire about Santander closing their Eltham branch.
Branch closures disproportionately impact our most vulnerably & elderly residents. We’ll be engaging with both LINK Nationwide to try & ensure in-person banking remains in Eltham.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/03/19/s...
Branch closures disproportionately impact our most vulnerably & elderly residents. We’ll be engaging with both LINK Nationwide to try & ensure in-person banking remains in Eltham.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/03/19/s...
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I’ve asked them to confirm what has changed in that time, but you can read more about the decision at www.santander.co.uk/assets/s3fs-...
www.santander.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I’ve asked them to confirm what has changed in that time, but you can read more about the decision at www.santander.co.uk/assets/s3fs-...
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Very disappointing to receive confirmation from Santander this morning that their Eltham branch will be closing on the 23rd June, especially as they had given me assurance last April that they had no plans to close the branch.
March 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Very disappointing to receive confirmation from Santander this morning that their Eltham branch will be closing on the 23rd June, especially as they had given me assurance last April that they had no plans to close the branch.
🚧⛔️Update on Elderslie Road Works 🚧⛔️
The works started this Monday as planned. The Council have also since confirmed that there was an error communicating the closure and that the junction will be closed for 10 weeks.
The works started this Monday as planned. The Council have also since confirmed that there was an error communicating the closure and that the junction will be closed for 10 weeks.
February 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🚧⛔️Update on Elderslie Road Works 🚧⛔️
The works started this Monday as planned. The Council have also since confirmed that there was an error communicating the closure and that the junction will be closed for 10 weeks.
The works started this Monday as planned. The Council have also since confirmed that there was an error communicating the closure and that the junction will be closed for 10 weeks.
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We’ve written to FirstPort today on behalf of residents of Waterford Place in New Eltham.
Residents have seen their service charge & management fees increase significantly over the last few years but have not seen the services improve with it.
Read our full letter below 👇🏼
Residents have seen their service charge & management fees increase significantly over the last few years but have not seen the services improve with it.
Read our full letter below 👇🏼
February 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We’ve written to FirstPort today on behalf of residents of Waterford Place in New Eltham.
Residents have seen their service charge & management fees increase significantly over the last few years but have not seen the services improve with it.
Read our full letter below 👇🏼
Residents have seen their service charge & management fees increase significantly over the last few years but have not seen the services improve with it.
Read our full letter below 👇🏼
Elderslie Road had been due to shut at the junction of Bexley Road on Monday to facilitate gas works.
The works are only due to take 11 days but the parking suspension is for significantly longer. We are following up with council officers to find out what is going on.
The works are only due to take 11 days but the parking suspension is for significantly longer. We are following up with council officers to find out what is going on.
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Elderslie Road had been due to shut at the junction of Bexley Road on Monday to facilitate gas works.
The works are only due to take 11 days but the parking suspension is for significantly longer. We are following up with council officers to find out what is going on.
The works are only due to take 11 days but the parking suspension is for significantly longer. We are following up with council officers to find out what is going on.
Last week I asked Southeastern if they would extend loop services to weekends to help Charlton fans in New Eltham & Mottingham get to the Valley.
Pleased that SE are open to exploring this & working with Charlton to build a case for it! #SaveTheLoop
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...
Pleased that SE are open to exploring this & working with Charlton to build a case for it! #SaveTheLoop
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...
Southeastern to look into boosting matchday trains for Charlton fans - The Greenwich Wire
Southeastern will look at increasing train services on Charlton Athletic matchdays after being asked about the issue by a Greenwich councillor.
greenwichwire.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Last week I asked Southeastern if they would extend loop services to weekends to help Charlton fans in New Eltham & Mottingham get to the Valley.
Pleased that SE are open to exploring this & working with Charlton to build a case for it! #SaveTheLoop
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...
Pleased that SE are open to exploring this & working with Charlton to build a case for it! #SaveTheLoop
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/02/11/c...
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Yet again Greenwich Labour's actions fail to match their words.
This administration has consistently failed to meaningfully engage with residents and community groups on decisions that will shape the future of our Borough over the last 3 years.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/01/11/g...
This administration has consistently failed to meaningfully engage with residents and community groups on decisions that will shape the future of our Borough over the last 3 years.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/01/11/g...
Bid to halt sale of Greenwich's Olympic equestrian centre thrown out - The Greenwich Wire
Plans to sell the Greenwich Equestrian Centre were given the green light by a panel of councillors on Wednesday after a challenge to the decision failed.
greenwichwire.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yet again Greenwich Labour's actions fail to match their words.
This administration has consistently failed to meaningfully engage with residents and community groups on decisions that will shape the future of our Borough over the last 3 years.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/01/11/g...
This administration has consistently failed to meaningfully engage with residents and community groups on decisions that will shape the future of our Borough over the last 3 years.
greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/01/11/g...
The sinkhole has been repaired & Dunvegan Road is finally open again after a couple of months!
Hopeful that the repair this time is more thorough & there aren’t further issues. Longer term, Dunvegan is in a real state & we will get into the Council to prioritise resurfacing it.
Hopeful that the repair this time is more thorough & there aren’t further issues. Longer term, Dunvegan is in a real state & we will get into the Council to prioritise resurfacing it.
January 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The sinkhole has been repaired & Dunvegan Road is finally open again after a couple of months!
Hopeful that the repair this time is more thorough & there aren’t further issues. Longer term, Dunvegan is in a real state & we will get into the Council to prioritise resurfacing it.
Hopeful that the repair this time is more thorough & there aren’t further issues. Longer term, Dunvegan is in a real state & we will get into the Council to prioritise resurfacing it.
For Progess Estate residents I've written about a highly critical report from the Housing Ombudsman in Hyde Housing here. Really poor service to tenants and leaseholders.
Thanks to @charliedavis.bsky.social for flagging this up to me.
@seninemag.bsky.social
elthammatters.co.uk/2024/12/30/p...
Thanks to @charliedavis.bsky.social for flagging this up to me.
@seninemag.bsky.social
elthammatters.co.uk/2024/12/30/p...
Progress Estate landlord Hyde Housing criticised by Housing Ombudsman – Eltham Matters
elthammatters.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
For Progess Estate residents I've written about a highly critical report from the Housing Ombudsman in Hyde Housing here. Really poor service to tenants and leaseholders.
Thanks to @charliedavis.bsky.social for flagging this up to me.
@seninemag.bsky.social
elthammatters.co.uk/2024/12/30/p...
Thanks to @charliedavis.bsky.social for flagging this up to me.
@seninemag.bsky.social
elthammatters.co.uk/2024/12/30/p...