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Royal Greenwich signs up to host Tall Ships Regatta 2014
Published on Sunday, 12 May 2013 in Leisure and culture news
London's largest Tall Ship event in 25 years will be during The Royal Greenwich Festivals.
Parents urged to get children vaccinated against measles
Published on Thursday, 02 May 2013 in Health and social care news
We have joined up with local health agencies to issue advice on the MMR vaccine.
Sebastian Faulks marks Woolwich Centre library opening
Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 in Education and learning news
The novelist unveiled a plaque and talked to a local audience about his books.
Royal Borough of Greenwich's London Marathon clean up
Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 in Community and living news
Our hard-working cleaning teams have taken part in the annual sprint to get streets clean.
Royal Borough's new employment scheme helps families affected by cuts
Published on Monday, 15 April 2013 in Jobs news
The scheme will move families worst affected by the Government's benefit cuts into work.
Car club re-launches with residents and businesses offer
Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 in Transport and streets news
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is re-launching its car club with 40 bays.
Restaurant owners fined for lack of hot water
Published on Thursday, 28 March 2013 in Environment and planning news
The owners of the Star Express in Plumstead must pay £14,140.
Young residents honoured at Do the Right Thing awards
Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 in Community and living news
Forty four young people were honoured for outstanding contributions to society.
Civic Awards recognise inspirational local people
Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 in Community and living news
The first Royal Borough Civic Awards recognise contributions to the local area.
Royal Borough of Greenwich crowned Council of the Year
Published on Thursday, 14 March 2013 in Council and democracy news
The prestigious award caps a remarkable year for Greenwich.
Sail Royal Greenwich tall ships set to return this summer
Published on Monday, 11 March 2013 in Leisure and culture news
A spectacular flotilla will sail through the borough for a second year in a row.
Inspectors rate Invicta Primary 'outstanding'
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 in Education and learning news
The Charlton school has improved from a 'satisfactory' rating just three years ago.
Brand-new building for Willow Dene special school
Published on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 in Education and learning news
Major work to rebuild Willow Dene special school with superb new facilities has got underway.
Last chance to comment on police station closures
Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 in Community and living news
You have until 6 March to have your say on radical new plans for local policing.
Gas main works in Plumstead Road
Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 in Transport and streets news
Plumstead Road users should allow more time for travel from 22 February to 21 March.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall visits Greenwich library
Published on Thursday, 21 February 2013 in Community and living news
HRH launched a reading campaign for dads with author James Patterson.
Greenwich Park 'better than before' after upgrade works
Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 in Greenwich 2012 news
The grassed areas used during the 2012 events are being re-seeded and re-turfed.
Website temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 20 February
Published on Monday, 18 February 2013 in Websites news
This Royal Greenwich website will be unavailable due to planned technical work.
Chef Raymond Blanc opens new school kitchen
Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 in Education and learning news
The television chef inspired pupils with his cooking when he paid a visit to Charlton Manor.
Royal Greenwich Leader Chris Roberts to stand down in 2014
Published on Monday, 04 February 2013 in Council and democracy news
The Council Leader will not seek another term after the 2014 elections.
Royal Greenwich Council Tax frozen until 31 March 2015
Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 in Council and democracy news
Councillors have approved plans to freeze Council Tax for the seventh year in a row.
Cash grants for local community clean-up projects
Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 in Environment and planning news
Local groups can get cash help or cleaning kits to spring clean their neigbourhoods.
Clean bill of health for Greenwich's child protection services
Published on Monday, 21 January 2013 in Council and democracy news
Ofsted praise for services to help ensure safety of local children and young people.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2013 at Woolwich Town Hall
Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 in Community and living news
The Royal Borough will be marking 25 January with a special event.
Royal Greenwich Council Tax frozen until 31 March 2015
Published on Thursday, 17 January 2013 in Council and democracy news
Councillors have approved plans to freeze Council Tax for the seventh year in a row.
Local businesses call for better river crossings in Royal Greenwich
Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 in Council and democracy news
Community leaders and businesses have thrown their weight behind our campaign.
New primary school campus opens in Woolwich
Published on Friday, 11 January 2013 in Education and learning news
Heronsgate Primary now has a second campus at Burrage Grove, Woolwich.
Tunnelling begins in Plumstead to bring Crossrail to the borough
Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 in Transport and streets news
Crossrail's tunnelling marks a major new phase for public transport in London.
Future of local healthcare report completed
Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2013 in Health and social care news
Local health service recommendations have been submitted to the Government.
Transport campaign: New river crossings 'vitally needed'
Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 in Transport and streets news
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is calling for new east London river crossings.