Greenwich Council
Greenwich Council is currently addressing significant changes to planning decision-making, managing a substantial schools funding shortfall, and investing in housing and local initiatives.
Greenwich Council's Planning Board recently deferred a decision on a major development at the former Lewisham College site in September 2026, awaiting Lewisham Council's determination, while granting permission for industrial warehouses in Thamesmead. The Council also adopted new rules in September 2026, shifting planning application decision-making power to officers in response to new government legislation effective October 31, 2026. Additionally, the Cabinet adopted an amended Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in September 2026, introducing revised financial penalties.
The Council faces an £18.1 million schools funding shortfall, primarily within the High Needs Block, as discussed by the Cabinet in September 2026. Despite this, the Council approved its Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2026/27 in September 2026, reflecting prudent financial management. In the 2025/26 financial year, Greenwich Council invested £290 million in capital projects, with 74% allocated to housing-related schemes, as reported to the Cabinet in July 2026.
Rickardo Hyatt was unanimously appointed Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service in September 2026. In other initiatives, the Council backed a scheme in September 2026 to provide £150 active travel vouchers for children aged 4-16. The Cabinet also agreed in July 2026 to introduce food provision via cash vouchers for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) educated at home.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council's Planning Board deferred a decision on the former Lewisham College site development in September 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council granted full planning permission for two industrial warehouse buildings at 71-73 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, in September 2026. Source
- The Cabinet adopted an amended Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy for 2026-2029 in September 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council faces an £18.1 million schools funding shortfall, primarily in the High Needs Block. Source
- The Council formally adopted new planning delegation rules in September 2026, effective October 31, 2026. Source
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