Train services to return following Save The Loop campaign Friday, 12 April, 2024 Loop trains to the Elizabeth Line from New Eltham, Mottingham and other Sidcup Line stations are set to return this December at peak hours, it was revealed today, after prolonged lobbying from Conservative councillors and MPs in South East London. More than 2,500 people signed Councillor Matt Hartley's Save The Loop petition when the loop service was unilaterally cut by Southeastern in late 2022... Local News
Conservatives launch new Shape The Standard campaign 3rd April 2018 Conservatives in Blackheath Westcombe ward have launched their new ‘Shape the Standard’ campaign – an online pledge calling on Greenwich Council to protect the... Local News
No adverts on the Heath 3rd April 2018 Lewisham and Greenwich Councils had each received an application to allow advertising on the roundabout in the middle of Blackheath at the junction of Shooters... Local News
New Blackheath CPZ takes effect 2nd April 2018 After campaigning by residents and councillor Geoff Brighty, a new Controlled Parking Zone around Kidbrooke Grove, Rochester Way and Kidbrooke Park Road has... Local News
Road safety improvements for Stratheden Road 7th March 2018 Blackheath Westcombe’s Conservative Councillor, Geoff Brighty, has welcomed road safety improvements being made on busy Stratheden Road. The changes include... Local News
Conservatives propose lower council tax rise, more help for the vulnerable and action on flytipping 27th February 2018 Conservative councillors in Greenwich are set to oppose the Labour-run Council’s planned 2.99% Council Tax rise at a meeting on Wednesday night (28th February)... Local News
Further Conservative candidates selected for May 2018 council elections 15th February 2018 A further 12 candidates have been selected to stand for Greenwich Conservatives in the local council elections on May 3rd. Candidates have been selected for... Local News
Cllr Geoff Brighty welcomes new bus connection to Charlton Retail Park 1st February 2018 After repeated lobbying for a new connection Blackheath Westcombe ward councillor, Geoff Brighty, has welcomed confirmation that Transport for London (TfL) is... Local News
X161 bus route should spread Crossrail benefits 31st January 2018 Local Conservative councillors in Greenwich are campaigning for a new ‘X161’ express bus route help tackle the borough’s north-south transport divide. The new... Local News
Cllr Geoff Brighty secures repairs to Gibb War Memorial 14th January 2018 Since July 2017, Blackheath Westcombe Councillor Geoff Brighty has been working to get the Gibb Memorial, at the top of Maze Hill, repaired by Greenwich Council... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News