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Woolwich Water Transit Scheme Scrapped

I agree with scrapping of the Waterfront Transit scheme and would rather see major frequency improvements to local bus services serving Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Woolwich and Greenwich. Including improving the frequencies on routes 177 Thamesmead Town Centre to Peckham via Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Woolwich, Lower Charlton, East Greenwich, Greenwich Town Centre, Deptford, New Cross to every 8 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday evenings and Sundays. Also route 180 Belvedere Industrial Estate (Thamesmead East) to Lewisham Centre via Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Woolwich, Lower Charlton, East Greenwich, Greenwich Town Centre and Lewisham Station (DLR) also to every 8 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and every 10 to minutes Monday to Saturday evenings and Sundays. Routes 161 422 and 472 which serve both North Greenwich Station, 02 Arena and the Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stations as part of there routes should all run to the same frequencies.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Heather Hamilton 10 Apr

Woolwich Disaster for West Thamesmead

The scrapping of the Waterfront Transit scheme is a disaster for West Thamesmead. I bought a house in West Thamesmead on a new development in 2000 when they were still saying that the Greenwich Waterfront Transit scheme might be a tram. Nine years later and there will be NOTHING. Since I moved to West Thamesmead, the area started with promise, but has continually got worse with anti social behaviour, litter, no facilities, poor transport links, and the increasing noise from City Airport. I wish I could afford to move somewhere else but I cant. The Greenwich Waterfront Tranist scheme was my last hope that the price of my house might actually stop sliding.

Post reply -->London Woolwich 14 Apr

Woolwich Local bus service improvements

I agree that local bus services in the Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Woolwich and Greenwich areas need to be improved. I also agree with the comments and suggestions for routes 177 180 161 422 and 472. I would also like to see the 422 Bexleyheath to North Greenwich Station (02 Arena) or route 486 Bexleyheath Shopping Centre to North Greenwich Station (02 Arena) be extended from North Greenwich Station to Greenwich (Cutty Sark) to provide a much needed direct bus service between Greenwich Town Centre and Charlton Village.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Ben Stokes 10 Apr

Woolwich After work drinks - recommendations?

Hi there

I have just taken up an office in the Royal Arsenal. I am totally unfamiliar with the area (having only come down to view the office before) and wanted to find out whether there are any decent pubs within walking distance?

I quite enjoy a pint or two on a Friday evening but I have to say that the pubs on the walk down from the station don't look like a lot of fun!

I am 31, male - just in case your analyis is gender/age specific :)

Mail-me

Post reply -->London Woolwich Shay 23 Mar

Woolwich VISTA BUILDING

Hello Everyone,

I am considering to buy a flat in Vista Building next to Sainsbury. I have heard lots of good and bad things about Woolwich and I am very confused about the purchase.

Any thoughts will be gratefully received.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Shanks 11 Feb

Woolwich Vista Building

The Vista building is a lovely building and handy for Woolwich Asenal BR and Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stations.
Woolwich is like any area really and has had it bad points. On the whole the area is undergoing regeneration so is on the up.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Cliff 14 Feb

Woolwich Vista - Repossesions

Like many of the new developments in Woolwich and West Thamesmead, the Vista buidling has seen a number of repossesions so watch out for the history of the flat you are looking at and the potential neihgbours. Unfortunately, I think an address with a "bad" history can impact your credit rating even if it nothing to do with you.

Woolwich has a long way to go and its way back up to being a safe and nice place to live. Right now, unless Woolwich is exactly where you need to be for work, family, etc, I would recommend you look somewhere else to a place which does not have problems Woolwich does today.

Post reply -->London Woolwich 15 Feb

Woolwich The DLR

Is there a DEFINITE opening date yet please?

Post reply -->London Woolwich 24 Nov

Woolwich Arsenal DLR Open now

Yes - It is open now. Trains ran at the weekend and the official opening was on Monday morning.

Post reply -->London Woolwich 13 Jan

Woolwich Buying Near Woolwich Arsenal station

I am looking at buying in a development called Connaught Mews which is just south of the station. I really like the flat but the are does look and feel a bit dodgy. Does anyone know this area and whether it might be a good buy? I am hoping that the dlr etc will improve the area but it really going to improve in 5-10 years rather than the next 2 years?

Post reply -->London Woolwich Matt 24 Oct

Woolwich

Matt - In the current climate, who can tell if it will be a good buy? The DLR benefit are probably already factored into prices in the area, but do not expect an overnight improvement in Woolwich the day after the first DLR train rolls in. Any improvement will be over a long period, 5,10 maybe more years.

Trust your gut feeling. If you dont like the look and feel of an area on the day you buy, I think it is unlikely that you will grow to like it.

Whatever your decision - Good luck!

Post reply -->London Woolwich 24 Oct

Woolwich

Connaught Mews isnt a development Matt, its conversion of the old military hospital isnt it and I think its beautiful. They have a very strong management committee there too and I think the place is very well looked after.

All areas of London look a bit dodgey apart from those which will cost you five times as much to buy :) The DLR is coming in a few months. There is now talk of a bridge aswell.

You pays your money and takes your chance - where else have you looked?

Have a google for the regeneration plans for Woolwich. It has a lot going for it and I do so hope it returns to its former glory.

Post reply -->London Woolwich 10 Nov

Woolwich buying a flat connuagh way

i use to live in the army houses juat a few yard ,s away and it it is very ruff lots of one pareny familys and a lot of unemployed young crowed so i would say a no no buy in the new arsnal same distance

Post reply -->London Woolwich hth 13 Jan

Woolwich Regeneration of Town Centre

I am so looking forward to the opening of Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station opening in early 2009 and the new Civic Centre building and of course the new Tesco store which will follow to compliment the existing Sainsburys, Somerfield and Lidl stores as Woolwich needs them all.
I hope other shops and businesses in the area will also be given a face lift and a lick of paint to brighten up Woolwich Town Centre.
Finally I hope bus services will be improved to provide fast direct links to and from Woolwich Arsenal Mainline and DLR Stations so the new station will be fully intergrated with local bus services.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Samatha Harrison 11 Oct

Woolwich

Lets hope that a lot of like minded people will encourage the regeneration - Im a bit concerned about the costings in the current crisis :(

Are there lay people groups in Woolwich who are lobbying for all these changes?

Post reply -->London Woolwich 18 Oct

Woolwich Shops

I would like to see Woolwich Town Centre become a proper town Centre again with shops open until about 8pm Monday to Saturdays and 10 -4 or 11-5 on Sundays so people can shop after work or at the weekends. People travel to out of town stores as the local town centre shops are closed when the want to shop after work or weekends and local shops loose business. Lets hope this will be looked at as part of the Woolwich Town Centre regeneration scheme.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Hannah 26 Sep

Woolwich DLR

The DLR Station at Woolwich Arsenal will really benefit Woolwich Town Centre and the local area. As will the Pedestrian area on Greens End and General Gordon Place which will be a nice area in the centre of Woolwich Town Centre for people to enjoy while visting Woolwich. Yes like any area there are a few people who try to spoil things for others but they can be dealt with. On the whole Woolwich is on the way up and I look forward to the continued regeneration of the area.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Steve 26 Sep

Woolwich Just Moved to Woolwich- Female friends wanted

Hi I am a professional female 34 who has just moved to Woolwich. Looking for female friends to hang out with. I am into the arts and music. Not really into clubbing anymore so looking for friends to go to the cinema with, the theatre, bars, art galleries,the gym etc.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Tracy 21 Sep

Woolwich Hi Tracy

I too am a professional female and have been living in Woolwich for a just over a year. I know a few like-minded women locally but would love to meet more. E-mail me: Mail-me and we can chat.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Susie 25 Oct

Woolwich Its good to hear some positive, optimistic comments

Its many years since I lived near Woolwich - I have lived in Norfolk since 1972 but my son is now working in London and checking out the new flats by the river in Woolwich.

I have been concerned as it does seem to have a rough reputation so its been very pleasant to hear people's views on here.

If the majority of decent people in the area would just keep talking up the place and urging changes, it could be a lovely area to live in very shortly.

I would be interested in peoples views on the riverside flat developments?

Post reply -->London Woolwich Heather 21 Sep

Woolwich Heather

I agree parts of Woolwich need a drastic makeover however things will improve time. I am not sure about the riverside developments however I have just moved to Woolwich from Clapham and it is not as bad as people say it is. The people are friendly here and they are not snobby. You do get more for your money here property wise and the new DLR coming in should really change the area for the better. Hope someone can answer your question regarding the riverside developments!!!

Post reply -->London Woolwich Tracy 21 Sep

Woolwich Armouries

Hi - my boyfriend and I (late 20's) have bought one of the Armouries flats due to be completed next spring (2009) - we are just wondering if anyone is in the same position and thinking about whether or not to proceed with the sale? Mine is probably less of an issue with safety - I felt people were very approachable and friendly and the station is close enough for me to feel quite confident with the walk home after work. My issue is more about the property prices falling and the fact that an area of regeneration relies so heavily on investors, who seems to be steering well clear of the market right now. Has anyone heard anything about renegotiating on the prices or anything? I just dont know if it's better to cut and run, but thats a big deposit! But then the DLR should improve the prospects greatly - has anyone got any opinions or advice that can help me make a decision!? Thanks! Mail-me

Post reply -->London Woolwich CLN 23 Sep

Woolwich Thanks for the replies :)

Duplicate post - probs with site

Webmaster, why dont threads run by newest first please?

Post reply -->London Woolwich Heather 26 Sep

Woolwich Thanks for the replies :)

Good to hear further positive comments about the area.

Its a worry that the economic crisis is now in full swing but hopefully this will not affect the regeneration planned for Woolwich, particularly as it will be a stop over for the Olympics.

Re the price of the new builds - at the moment it appears up to 20% discount can be negotiated off newbuilds all over the London area. What sort of price did you sign up for and what is the agreement details? Hang on a while til nearer exchange date and then think about renegotiating the price. The builders will be very very keen to get people into the flats and you will have the upper hand at that point.

Post reply -->London Woolwich Heather 5 Oct