GREENWICH Council is delighted News Shopper has added its support to our campaign with the Chamber of Commerce, our three MPs and London Assembly member to bring Crossrail to Woolwich.

The fact so many parts of the community speak with one voice shows the strength of feeling on the subject.

The stakes could hardly be higher. A Woolwich Crossrail station could benefit the borough by up to 2,300 new local jobs and 4,350 new homes.

Together with our wider modernisation programme, Crossrail could reverse decades of decline and bring about massive benefits from a huge amount of inward investment.

Now the campaign is gathering momentum not only locally, but also at a national level, with the House of Commons' select committee backing our case.

This new local coalition means we can redouble our efforts to ensure Woolwich is given the opportunity to contribute to one of the greatest transport developments for generations.

For further information about the Woolwich Crossrail campaign and to pledge your support, visit greenwich.gov.uk