What We Do
The Greenwich Society aims...
- to make Greenwich a better place for all who live, work and study there
- to protect the town's heritage and improve it's amenities
- to make it attractive for visitors
The Greenwich Society welcomes new developments...
- that are in harmony with the spirit of the area
- that bring regeneration from dereliction and decay
- that bring sustainable new jobs
The Greenwich Society plays its part...
- in the town centre and in East and West Greenwich
- through membership of the local agencies for regeneration
- through membership of community and environmental groups
The Greenwich Society...
- is a registered charity
- has a successful track record for over 50 years
- organises social and other events for its members
Key Objectives
- Effective traffic management and public transport
- Thriving, long-lasting, sustainable businesses
- Proper arrangements to manage the movements of visitors
- Appropriate regeneration of derelict and run-down sites
- Continuing face lifts for the Greenwich and East Greenwich town centres
- Improvement of both the built and natural environment in our area
- Close and effective work with the agencies that manage change
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EventsLectures, talks, walks, suppers and a quiz
Events
Executive Committee
Jackie Hicks (Chair), Tim Barnes, Jonathan Chandler & Helen McIntosh
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Membership & Recruitment
Membership & Recruitment
Executive Committee
Lysanne Wilson, Jonathan Chandler, Kevin Fewster, Helen McIntosh
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Traffic & TransportTown centre, main roads, rat-running, railways and stations
Traffic & Transport
Executive Committee
Tim Barnes, Kevin Fewster
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EnvironmentGreen issues
Environment
Executive Committee
Sheila Keeble, Gillian duCharme
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ITWebsite, Social Media
IT
Executive Committee
Jonathan Chandler
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Blackheath Joint Working Party
Blackheath Joint Working Party
Executive Committee
Philip Craig
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Friends of Greenwich ParkRepresenting the Society on the Friends committee
Friends of Greenwich Park
Executive Committee
Jonathan Chandler
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Liaison with other societies
Liaison with other societies
Executive Committee
Stephen Howlett
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East Greenwich Residents Association (EGRA)
East Greenwich Residents Association (EGRA)
Executive Committee
Sheila Keeble
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World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
Executive Committee
Pieter van der Merwe