Archbishop of Canterbury visits Lesnes Abbey on pilgrimage
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, stopped at Lesnes Abbey as part of a six-day…
26/03/2026
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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
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
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
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
Erith Town youth teams find new home at Crossway Park
Erith Town announces a permanent home for its youth teams.
07/10/2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thamesmead Community Fund 2025
The Thamesmead Community Fund is open from Tuesday 22 April to Monday 19 May 2025.
17/04/2025
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
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
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