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Call out for artists to makeover Woolwich town centre
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking for up to five local artists to bring Woolwich town centre alive while construction work starts on a wide-ranging programme of improvements to the area.
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Apply now for the Greenwich Get Active Small Grants Fund
Applications are now open for the Greenwich Get Active (GGA) Small Grants Fund.
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Free packed lunches for kids this Easter holiday
Kids can grab a free packed lunch at libraries and adventure play centres in Royal Greenwich during the Easter holidays.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich responds to the Casey Report
“We are appalled yet unsurprised by the findings in the Casey Report, which detail the extent to which the Metropolitan Police has failed Londoners."
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Don’t lose your voice: free voter ID applications open
Applications are now open for a new form of free ID that can be used at elections.
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Alternative Funding for Energy Bills Support Scheme
Residents who missed out on the automatic £400 discount from energy providers can now apply for a new alternative scheme to support households with the cost of living crisis.
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Together 23: Save the date! Free summer festival returns to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will bring Together 23 to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June. And the best part? Everyone’s invited!
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Councils across London condemn Home Office treatment of asylum seekers
Two thirds of councils in London condemn Home Office treatment of asylum seekers.
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Free holiday club spaces this Easter
Holiday Food and Fun is back for Easter offering eligible children a free holiday club space throughout the holidays.
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Local lung health checks
Get your lung health checked!
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Celebrating women in business
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we caught up with six of the women leading the brilliant businesses in Royal Greenwich that won, or were shortlisted for, the Business Awards in 2022 and 2021.
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Woolwich wholesaler business slapped with fines for selling illicit cosmetics
A business in Woolwich has been fined nearly £13,000 for selling illegal cosmetics, including dangerous products for children.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich wins top prize in enforcement at Keep Britain Tidy Awards 2023!
The Royal Borough of Greenwich picked up one of the biggest prizes of the night at this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards.
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Give your views on new planning guide for Royal Greenwich
We’re asking local people, designers and developers to share their views on a new planning guide which will help shape future development in the borough.
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Majority of children in Royal Greenwich offered a school of their preference
Offers have gone out for students across Royal Greenwich who will be heading to secondary school in September 2023.
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#RoyalGreenwichBudget – your chance to get answers from the Leader and Cabinet Members
People across Royal Greenwich are invited to ask Leader of the Council, Cllr Anthony Okereke and all other Cabinet Members about the Budget for 2023-24.
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New ultrafast digital connectivity launched in Royal Greenwich!
An exciting new partnership has been launched which will see Royal Greenwich become one of the most digitally connected parts of the country.
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Vote for your favourite community project
The public vote for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF) is now open!
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Hawksmoor Youth Hub relaunches after major investment
A much-loved youth hub in Thamesmead has reopened having had major improvements thanks to investment by the Council and local community.
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Come and explore the new wildlife pond at Rockliffe Gardens
The brand-new wildlife pond at Rockliffe Gardens in Plumstead is now open for local residents to enjoy.
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Are you a pensioner on a low income? You could be entitled to Pension Credit
We are backing a London-wide campaign to ensure pensioners are getting the right support to help them with the rising cost of living.
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Mayor sees warm spaces in action
Seeing our warm spaces in action...
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Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023!
On March 8 the Royal Borough of Greenwich will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023.
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Apprenticeship Week Graduation At Royal Borough Of Greenwich
Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates the achievements of their apprentices during a special graduation ceremony
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Sparks fly at first Woolwich Lates event
Hundreds of residents and visitors came together in General Gordon Square for the first event of the Woolwich Lates programme, a special extended edition of family-friendly event Holiday Fun Friday.
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Statement from the Council on Plumstead Road collision
A council spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the fatal collision on Plumstead Road. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the incident.
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Royal Greenwich welcomes new Housing Champions!
On Tuesday 7 February, Council tenants across Royal Greenwich received their Housing Champion training certificates.
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Free mobile sim cards for low-income households in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, in partnership with Better, has joined a national scheme to provide 7,200 free mobile sims to residents.
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Funding secured for Changing Places toilet in Woolwich
Woolwich is set to benefit from a new Changing Places toilet after a successful funding bid by the Council.
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Come and meet the animals at Maryon Wilson Park
Public tours of the Maryon Wilson Animal Park are back! Come along to say hello to a whole farmyard of animals, including, ducks, sheep, deer, peacocks and Pepper and George the pigs.
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