Projects

The Greater Erith programme is made up of a number of different project in and around the town centre. Visit the individual project pages below to find out more about them and see information about the ongoing and completed projects.

There’s lots of ways to get involved with the Greater Erith programme – attending events, responding to online conversations or browsing our latest consultations. Visit the pages below to find out information about how to get involved with them or browse the ‘Ways to Get Involved’ section to see the latest updates.

Projects

Improving Pier Square, Erith

Works to improve Pier Square one of the main public pedestrian spaces alongside the riverfront in Erith will begin in early November The improvements will include expanding and opening up […] Improving Pier Square, Erith: Read more

Riverside Shopping Centre and public realm improvements

This project will renovate vacant units on the ground floor of the Riverside Shopping Centre for use by London Borough of Bexley Employment Services, and make improvements to the pedestrianised […] Riverside Shopping Centre and public realm improvements: Read more

Pier Road West

The project to improve the top end of Pier Road near the Queens Road Roundabout will create a new welcoming gateway for Erith town centre. The Council has been buying […] Pier Road West: Read more

70 Pier Road

The project at 70 Pier Road will enhance the heritage of the building while providing new office space and residential units in the heart of the town centre. They include […] 70 Pier Road: Read more

Riverside Gardens

The Riverside Gardens in Erith are getting a refresh as part of the funding secured from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund by London Borough of Bexley’s Greater Erith […] Riverside Gardens: Read more

Pier Road

Plans to enhance Pier Road include introducing improved cycling infrastructure, green areas and active spaces to create a flexible, more open space for markets, special events. The project will also […] Pier Road: Read more

66 & 68 Pier Road

Units 66 and 68 Pier Road are two large vacant units which have stood empty for some years. As part of the programme of works funded by LB Bexley and […] 66 & 68 Pier Road: Read more

Pier Square

The project in Pier Square will renovate the area and provide new public seating and community space at the entrance of Erith Pier. This space will be used to provide […] Pier Square: Read more

Completed projects

The Carnegie Library – Phase 1

The first phase of refurbishment work on Erith’s iconic Carnegie Building was completed in February 2019 with local company, The Exchange, now offering to the public The Conversation Room, an […] The Carnegie Library – Phase 1: Read more

Erith Station

Works to improve Erith Station were completed in December 2018. The public space in and around the station forecourt was opened up to improve pedestrian and vehicle access. New seating, […] Erith Station: Read more

Erith Lighthouse

In Summer 2017 the Erith Lighthouse popped up on Erith’s riverside. This exciting pink and blue temporary restaurant hosted a number of sold out supper clubs and exciting events from […] Erith Lighthouse: Read more

Latest ways to get involved

Riverside Gardens guided walks

The Riverside Gardens in Erith are being rejuvenated! Join our guided walks to view the final designs, visit the areas that will be improved and ask any questions. Wednesday 27th […] Riverside Gardens guided walks: Read more

Creating a Wildlife City Workshop

Local people are invited to see how Riverside Gardens, Erith, is going to be improved at this weekend’s Here Comes the Sun Spring Festival at The Exchange. The designs for […] Creating a Wildlife City Workshop: Read more

Improving Riverside Gardens, Erith

Planning permission has been granted for works to improve Riverside Gardens, one of Erith’s most important riverside spaces. The improvements have been developed by Erect Architecture in partnership with the […] Improving Riverside Gardens, Erith: Read more

Designs for Riverside Gardens, Erith

Please note that this is a historic release that may contain information that is now out of date Local people are invited to see how Riverside Gardens, Erith, are going […] Designs for Riverside Gardens, Erith: Read more

Display of the Riverside Gardens design

The final designs for Riverside Gardens will be on display in Erith Library from Friday 10 – 17 December. A member of the Council’s Greater Erith team will be available […] Display of the Riverside Gardens design: Read more

Improving Pier Square, Erith

Works to improve Pier Square one of the main public pedestrian spaces alongside the riverfront in Erith will begin in early November The improvements will include expanding and opening up […] Improving Pier Square, Erith: Read more

Comment on the designs to improve Riverside Gardens

The final designs for the improvements to Riverside Gardens in Erith are available online and local people are being asked to comment on them. They can be viewed on the […] Comment on the designs to improve Riverside Gardens: Read more

Report and Feedback on Initial Riverside Gardens Design and Themes

In July 2020 we published our initial design for a refreshed Riverside Gardens in Erith. The design was based on feedback and the four themes we developed with local people […] Report and Feedback on Initial Riverside Gardens Design and Themes: Read more

Planning application information

Proposal Summary 101-103 Erith High Street has been partly vacant since late 2018. The space is to be remodelled so that London Borough of Bexley’s Employment Services can occupy the […] Planning application information: Read more