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New Bus Route New Road Thamesmead

Plans for new bus lanes, cycle lanes and road

Residents are invited to have their say on planned improvements to transport links across the town.

16/12/2025

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DLR extension will make life easier for residents

The Docklands Light Railway is officially coming to Thamesmead, giving local people the reliable tra…

27/11/2025

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Thamesmead charities urged to apply for new round of Kerslake Awards funding

Local charities, community groups and resident-led projects are being invited to apply now for grant…

27/11/2025

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Erith Town youth teams find new home at Crossway Park

Erith Town announces a permanent home for its youth teams.

07/10/2025

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Thamesmead’s new paddlers making waves

Paddlers from Thamesmead’s recently formed canoeing club have taken to the water for competitions at…

06/10/2025

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15,000-home Thamesmead Waterfront project given welcome boost by New Towns Taskforce

A 100-hectare brownfield site in Thamesmead, with capacity for 15,000 new homes, has been named by t…

29/09/2025

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Deputy Mayor of London praises co-designed open spaces in South Thamesmead

Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, has hailed South Thamesmead’s out…

08/09/2025

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Young entrepreneurs win big at Thamesmead pitch event

Three young entrepreneurs with a connection to Thamesmead have walked away with big prizes to boost…

28/07/2025

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Have your say on proposals to extend the DLR to Thamesmead

Local people are invited to give their views on TfL’s proposals to bring the Docklands Light Railway…

17/07/2025

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Join the Thamesmead Connectors to shape a healthier community

Local residents are invited to become Thamesmead Connectors — a community group shaping and running…

11/06/2025

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Thamesmead Community Fund 2025

The Thamesmead Community Fund is open from Tuesday 22 April to Monday 19 May 2025.

17/04/2025

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Gardening

New gardening scheme helps grow local horticulture talent

Ten local residents are taking their first step to become professional gardeners, thanks to a new tr…

06/02/2025

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New event helps unpaid carers access local support

Dozens of unpaid carers learned more about the support available to them and their loved ones at a s…

06/02/2025

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Calling all caterers! TENDER NOW LIVE!

Peabody Community Foundation is looking for a dynamic bar and catering provider to operate from Spor…

05/02/2025

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Frames of new homes join South Thamesmead Skyline

The design of the new housing development next to Southmere Lake is emerging, with the framework of…

15/01/2025

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Warm hubs a hotspot for free community activities

Thamesmead residents can enjoy free arts and crafts sessions, exercise classes and coffee mornings i…

01/01/2025

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