Councillor Jo van den Broek

Local Planning Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including a change of use for a property on Donaldson Road, an amendment to operational hours for a shop on Greenwich South Street, and the construction of new homes on Blackheath Road and Sparrows Lane. The committee approved the construction of an outbuilding at 62 Corner Green, the change of use of 21 Donaldson Road to a HMO[^1], and the construction of a pair of semi-detached homes on land to the rear of 41-45 Blackheath Road. A decision on the amendment to condition 17, relating to hours of opening, at 123 Greenwich South Street was deferred. The erection of five, four bedroom dwellings to the rear of 5-25 Sparrows Lane was also deferred for a site visit.

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.

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm

Councillor Gary Dillon, Chair of Planning, opened the meeting of the Local Planning Committee on 10 June 2025. The committee approved a temporary change of use for a cafe in Greenwich, and the construction of three new homes in Blackheath. A decision on a proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Plumstead was approved with additional conditions, while a decision on an outbuilding in Blackheath was deferred for further information.

Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

At the annual meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich council, Councillor Linda Bird was elected as Mayor for 2025-26, and Councillor David Gardner was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the establishment of committees, panels and boards, and agreed on the allocation of seats to political groups. They also approved the outline calendar of meetings, and the

Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 17th April, 2025 6.30 pm

Here's a summary of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 17 April 2025. The panel discussed updates from cabinet members on community engagement, finance, resources and social value, as well as reports on financial operations and member casework management. No decisions were made during the meeting, but recommendations may be made to the Executive at a later date.