Thamesmead Waterfront named on Government's new town shortlist
Thamesmead Waterfront is still in the running to become a new town, as the Government launches a pub…
23/03/2026
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New street art sparks fly-tipping confusion
An anonymous Thamesmead street artist narrowly avoided being unmasked in the same week as Banksy aft…
23/03/2026
Performers and creatives wanted for Thamesmead Festival 2026
Thamesmead Festival returns on Saturday 8 August 2026. We’re now looking for performers and creative…
13/03/2026
Love Soup Cafe scoops civic award
Volunteers serving free, delicious food to their neighbours in West Thamesmead have picked up an awa…
10/03/2026
Poet Laureate praises The Nest
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage branded The Nest "a great example" following his poetry reading in Tham…
03/03/2026
Borrow a bike for free for a month
Residents are being urged to get on their bikes ahead of the launch of a new free cycle hire service…
26/02/2026
£60k funding boost for Moorings Sociable Club
The Moorings Sociable Club has been named as one of just 30 new Loved and Wanted community spaces ac…
24/02/2026
Two paid roles available for community-led Thamesmead Festival
The Thamesmead Festival team is looking for two ambitious local people to help deliver Thamesmead Fe…
17/02/2026
Get free seeds for sharing urban forest feedback
Residents can claim a free packet of seeds for playing their part in deciding how best to protect th…
09/02/2026
Community groups gather for funding support
Community organisations from across Thamesmead met last week to explore funding opportunities that w…
06/02/2026
Town welcomes new oak circle in spectacular ceremony
An illuminated oak tree lit up the skies above Thamesmead last night as the local community gathered…
30/01/2026
Fly-tippers hit with £30,000 in fines
People who illegally dump rubbish in the town are being warned they will face action – and financial…
26/01/2026
Rooftop movies coming soon to the Moorings
Movie stars will take on a completely different meaning when a new rooftop cinema opens beneath Tham…
23/01/2026
Thamesmead youth hub The Lounge celebrates opening night
A new community youth hub co-designed by local young people has launched in South Thamesmead.
16/01/2026
Young people in Thamesmead invited to town’s first apprenticeship showcase
Young people aged 14–25 in Thamesmead are invited to take a step towards their future at the new Tha…
16/01/2026
Dancing duo step into jobs
Two enthusiastic dancers have landed jobs after impressing a dance teacher during classes at the Moo…
15/01/2026
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