The Council is working with partners to deliver further improvements in Abbey Wood that will benefit residents and businesses.

Earlier this year, residents, community groups and local businesses shared with us what they value most about Abbey Wood, alongside the key challenges and opportunities they see for their area.

This feedback is helping to shape an emerging Urban Regeneration Framework for Abbey Wood, setting out a shared vision and strategic plan for future growth, investment and regeneration opportunities over the next 10 years.

Before the framework is finalised, we want residents to review the emerging ideas and help refine them.

Councillor David Leaf, Leader of Bexley Council, said:

This is residents’ chance to have their say on what matters to them. Abbey Wood has a distinctive character shaped by its green spaces and closeness to the river. The opening of the Elizabeth line has made it quicker and easier to travel to central London and beyond. This improved accessibility brings new opportunities for investment, jobs and services that can benefit the local community.

Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Growth & Infrastructure, Cllr Cameron Smith, said:

Our joint work with the Royal Borough of Greenwich to develop a vision for Abbey Wood’s regeneration is an opportunity to build a vibrant, safe and sustainable community. Thanks to the many residents who have already had their say, we’ve progressed this long-term vision to focus on revitalising Abbey Wood village, transforming local centres and connecting the community with nature. We’re sharing our plans again so residents can continue to help shape the future of Abbey Wood.”

To enable local people to have their say we will be holding the following events. Please come along and give us your feedback. You will also be able to go online from 15 July and tell us what you think at Ask Bexley.

Public Exhibition (exhibition materials will be available to view:

Location: Abbey Wood Library, 138 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, SE2 9PT
Dates: Saturday 18 July until Sunday 16 August.

Location: Thamesmead Library, the NEST, Cygnet Square, SE2 9UH
Dates: Thursday 23 July until Sunday 16 August.

Public Exhibition Drop-In Events (members from Bexley Council and Greenwich Council’s regeneration teams will host discussions):

Event one

Location: William Temple Church, 180 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, SE2 9PT
Date and time: Saturday 18 July, 11am to 3pm

Event two

Location: Abbey Wood Community Centre, 4 Knee Hill, Abbey Wood, SE2 0YS
Date and time: Wednesday 22 July, 4pm to 8pm