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Live Joseph performance launches Jubilee weekend celebrations
Published on Thursday, 24 May 2012 in Leisure and culture news
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will be performed in Woolwich.
Green light for vocational skills college in Royal Greenwich
Published on Monday, 21 May 2012 in Education and learning news
A pioneering technical college has been given the green light by the Government.
State-of-the-art buildings open at Thomas Tallis School
Published on Thursday, 17 May 2012 in Education and learning news
The Rt Hon David Miliband officially unveiled the modern new facilities.
Last chance to become a Greenwich 2012 volunteer
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 in Community and living news
People who are passionate about Greenwich are invited to help during the 2012 Games.
Eltham Centre pool closed Sunday 5 May 2012
Published on Sunday, 06 May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Due to a problem with the heating system, Eltham Centre pool is closed.
Maintenance of Royal Greenwich website on 10 May
Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 in Advice and benefits news
This website will be unavailable for a short period on Thursday, 10 May 2012, from 3pm.
Get active during Walk to Work Week - 14 to 18 May 2012
Published on Friday, 04 May 2012 in Walking news
There are prizes on offer to workers who take up a walking challenge.
Two thousand Olympic jobs for unemployed residents
Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 in Jobs and careers news
Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB) has helped to recruit 2012 staff.
Children to perform new piece of music for Queen's visit
Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Royal Greenwich schoolchildren will perform at the Cutty Sark on 25 April.
Her Majesty The Queen Reopens Cutty Sark on 25 April 2012
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 in Leisure and culture news
Join in the excitement at the re-opened Cutty Sark Gardens from 10.30am.
Royal Borough prosecutes landlord over fire safety breach
Published on Monday, 16 April 2012 in Community and living news
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has successfully prosecuted a private landlord in Thamesmead for failing to provide his tenants with proper fire safety provisions in a multiple occupation house.
Unique Charles Dickens exhibition opens in Royal Greenwich
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 in Leisure and culture news
In Dickens' bicentenary year, learn about the authors' connection with the area.
Bringing the Green Chain Walk to life
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 in Environment and planning news
You can now enjoy some of our best open spaces with the help of a new audio guide.
Don't forget to register to vote in the May elections
Published on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 in Council and democracy news
The registration deadline of 18 April is fast approaching - act now.
Adult summer learning courses in Greenwich released
Published on Thursday, 05 April 2012 in Education and learning news
Scores of courses for adults are listed in the new Greenwich Learns brochure.
Greenwich Children's Theatre Festival under way
Published on Thursday, 05 April 2012 in Leisure and culture news
As part of The Greenwich Festivals, the Children's Festival is running until 15 April.
Bank Holiday waste collection changes made simple
Published on Monday, 02 April 2012 in Environment and planning news
A list of revised holiday doorstep collection dates for the year ahead is now available.
Most schools remain open on 28 March 2012
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 in Education and learning news
The majority of schools in Royal Greenwich are open or partially open today.
Freedom of Borough honours awarded to mark Civic Week
Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 in Council and democracy news
The Royal Borough has granted its highest civic honour to key people and organisations.
Civic Week inspires Royal Greenwich pupils to learn about local history
Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Schoolchildren are at the centre of a week celebrating our heritage as a borough.
Be a local tourist in Eltham
Published on Friday, 09 March 2012 in Leisure and culture news
This annual event encourages local residents to explore everything that Eltham has to offer.
Services for young people in Royal Greenwich to be expanded
Published on Monday, 05 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
We have commissioned Charlton Athletic Community Trust to run local youth services.
Royal Borough Council Tax frozen for a fifth year
Published on Friday, 02 March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Residents will face no rise in Council Tax for 2012 to 2013.
Schools get 2012 opening ceremony chance
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 in Education and learning news
Four Royal Greenwich schools have secured a once in a lifetime chance to feature in the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.
Residents plant silver birch for green scheme
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 in Greenwich 2012 news
Little Heath Lodge residents have planted a silver birch tree in their community garden as part of the London 2012 green initiative.
Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations in Royal Greenwich
Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 in Leisure and culture news
A number of events across the Royal Borough will help to promote a fair deal for traders.
Share your Valentine's message on the Woolwich Big Screen
Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
Residents can see their message broadcast to London 2012 Live Sites across the UK.
Royal Borough covenant seals bond with Armed Forces
Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
A special covenant was signed after the King's Troop arrived in Woolwich.
Woolwich welcomes the King’s Troop Royal Artillery to their new home
Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news
The Troop rode through town to mark their move to Napier Lines.
Winter weather updates
Published on Sunday, 05 February 2012 in Education and learning news
Most schools in Royal Greenwich are currently open this week. If headteachers take the decision to close during the current cold weather snap, we will update the information here.