Blackheath Joint Working Party Public Meeting now moved to 23rd February 2016. Comments on new licence application for Circus Field still due by 18th February.Blackheath Joint Working Party Public Meeting now moved to 23rd February 2016. Comments on new licence application for Circus Field still due by 18th February.
Blackheath Joint Working Party Public Meeting now moved to 23rd February 2016. Comments on new licence application for Circus Field still due by 18th February.
The BJWP are holding their annual public meeting on 16th February. The Royal Borough of Greenwich have also applied for a new licence for Circus Field - respond by 18th February. Come to the BJWP public meeting to find out more of what is planned for the whole heath in 2016 and have your say. BJWP would also welcome proposals from residents for projects residents would like to see happen on the heath. (Post updated 26 January 2016)
Circus Field Licence Application WITHDRAWN!!
It is with great pleasure that we are able to tell you that the Circus Field licence application has been WITHDRAWN! Thank you to all those who wrote letters to the Council.
Blackheath Circus Field Licence Application for Events – Information updated 23 January 2016
This post has now been updated (23rd January 2016) with a copy of our letter of objection to this licence along with the supplementary document submitted so that members can see our comments although we are pleased to confirm that the application has now been withdrawn by the Council.
OnBlackheath 12-13th September, how was it for you?
Did you go? Did you hear the music? Were you disturbed by noise? Let us know how you found OnBlackheath this year.
Peep into local gardens and support the Hospice
Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice is organising an Open Garden Weekend, June 14-15, to raise funds - and it's a great opportunity to see some of the wonderful local gardens in the borough.
The Blackheath Spring Clean
A sunny day, spring in the air, and a much tidier Heath: Blackheath and Westcombe Societies combed the Heath for rubbish, and had a great time too.
Can you offer a bed to a Marathon Runner and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis
The local fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis are organising beds for Marathon runners in return for a donation, can you help?
Blackheath Fireworks – Do you think Greenwich Council should contribute?
Have your say about whether the Royal Borough of Greenwich should help fund Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath Fireworks were held on Saturday 2nd November under dry skies, to great acclaim. Please contribute if you enjoyed them, to ensure next year's display.
No ‘OnBlackheath’ Event in 2013
Nimby have withdrawn their application to hold a music festival on Blackheath in September 2013. The Blackheath Joint Working Party, with input from the Westcombe Society, raised questions about the timing of the event, noise, and the effects on the fabric of the heath.
Race for Life – Sunday 7th July 2013
This very happy and uplifting event was held on Sunday 7 July 2013. Continue reading for information on participants and the total raised.