Multi-million-pound regeneration programme

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking to move forward with its multi-million-pound regeneration programme across the borough by appointing three specialist teams to lead change and drive growth.

The council is wanting to work with experts in urban masterplanning to deliver separate Urban Regeneration Frameworks in Plumstead, Woolwich and Abbey Wood – three areas where there continues to be plenty of potential to deliver positive change for existing and new communities.

Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:

“Greenwich is open for business, and it is open for investment, and now is the time to seriously engage with everyone who wants to help unlock the economic potential of our brilliant borough.

“It is why we have set aside over £700,000 in funding to bring forward new urban regeneration which will help drive that growth and investment.

“Greenwich is ready to play a key role in turbocharging London’s growth, from our riverfront, which holds so many development opportunities, to town centres such as Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Plumstead which have a rich heritage that is waiting to be added to.”

Cllr Majid Rahman, Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Regeneration, said:

“For our borough to thrive we need to find new ways of driving economic growth which will benefit our residents and those who choose to move to this part of London for generations to come.

“The three teams who are successful in winning these contracts will play a vital role in helping us to deliver our 10-year regeneration plan across the borough, ensuring that not only are the needs of local people met but that our area is attractive to inward investment and development opportunities.

“We are serious in our mission to unlock more economic potential across the borough and the teams we appoint will help bring fresh perspectives that will help us do exactly that.”

The teams will also be skilled in engaging with the local community and other key stakeholders which will help the council to shape the frameworks and agree a vision for each area.

The council is inviting proposals until 29 May, with the successful bidders awarded the contracts in July. Those wanting to register their interest can do so here:

royalgreenwich.gov.uk/urbanregenerationframeworkbids