Councillor Clare Burke-McDonald

Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel met to discuss a strategy update from Visit Greenwich, focusing on the organisation's performance, priorities, and strategic direction. Barry Kelly, Chief Executive of Visit Greenwich, presented the update, which covered topics such as tourism's economic impact, destination management, marketing campaigns, and challenges related to funding and infrastructure. The panel also discussed future reports and work items.

Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met to discuss a range of issues, including responses to petitions, public questions, treasury management, and motions on banking hubs and HMOs[^1]. The council approved the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 2024-25, appointed Thomas Tyson to the Audit and Risk Management Panel, and supported a motion calling for a banking hub in Eltham. A motion on HMOs was also approved with amendments.

Planning Board - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Board met to discuss planning applications for the redevelopment of the VIP Trading Estate and the construction of affordable homes on Wricklemarsh Road. The board approved both applications, with conditions relating to transport contributions and construction standards.

Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met on 25 June 2025, and among other business, agreed to prohibit itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk, and to dispose of the Margaret McMillan Field Study Centre, subject to certain conditions. The council also reviewed its strategic risk register and discussed a number of questions raised by both members of the public and councillors.

Planning Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Greenwich Council Planning Board met to discuss two planning applications: a deferred application for student housing at Greenwich Quay, and a new application for a mixed-use development at Millennium Retail Park. The board refused the Greenwich Quay application, citing concerns over height, massing, and impact on the local townscape and the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site. The board approved the Millennium Retail Park application, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement, after discussing traffic, infrastructure, and community benefits.