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  • view of Powis Street

    Call out for artists to makeover Woolwich town centre

    Published: Friday, 24th March 2023

    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.

    News and media news
  • A group of adults and children playing football

    Apply now for the Greenwich Get Active Small Grants Fund

    Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023

    Applications are now open for the Greenwich Get Active (GGA) Small Grants Fund.

    Sport and physical activity news
  • Free packed lunches for kids this Easter holiday

    Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023

    Kids can grab a free packed lunch at libraries and adventure play centres in Royal Greenwich during the Easter holidays.

    Children, young people and families news
  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich responds to the Casey Report

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

    “We are appalled yet unsurprised by the findings in the Casey Report, which detail the extent to which the Metropolitan Police has failed Londoners."

    Community safety news
  • Text: You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station

    Don’t lose your voice: free voter ID applications open

    Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023

    Applications are now open for a new form of free ID that can be used at elections.

    Elections and voting news
  • Alternative Funding for Energy Bills Support Scheme

    Published: Thursday, 16th March 2023

    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.

    Benefits and financial help news
  • A group of five people pose facing the camera at last year's event, Together 22

    Together 23: Save the date! Free summer festival returns to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June

    Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will bring Together 23 to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June. And the best part? Everyone’s invited!

    Events news
  • Image shows black and white photo of Home Office sign, with the words: 22 London councils condemn Home Office treatment of asylum seekers

    Councils across London condemn Home Office treatment of asylum seekers

    Published: Monday, 13th March 2023

    Two thirds of councils in London condemn Home Office treatment of asylum seekers.

    Protecting vulnerable adults news
  • Holiday Food and Fun

    Free holiday club spaces this Easter

    Published: Friday, 10th March 2023

    Holiday Food and Fun is back for Easter offering eligible children a free holiday club space throughout the holidays.  

    Children, young people and families news
  • Cllr Anthony Okereke speaking to two people getting their health checked

    Local lung health checks

    Published: Thursday, 9th March 2023

    Get your lung health checked!

    Adult care and health news
  • Celebrating women in business

    Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023

    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.

    Business and licences news
  • Children's shampoo sold at Ades Ltd

    Woolwich wholesaler business slapped with fines for selling illicit cosmetics

    Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023

    A business in Woolwich has been fined nearly £13,000 for selling illegal cosmetics, including dangerous products for children.

    Community safety news
  • Photograph of three people - two council officers who have won the enforcement award and the CEO of Keep Britain Tidy

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich wins top prize in enforcement at Keep Britain Tidy Awards 2023!

    Published: Monday, 6th March 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich picked up one of the biggest prizes of the night at this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards.

    Community safety news
  • Kidbrooke Village

    Give your views on new planning guide for Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 3rd March 2023

    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.

    Planning policy and strategy news
  • Majority of children in Royal Greenwich offered a school of their preference

    Published: Thursday, 2nd March 2023

    Offers have gone out for students across Royal Greenwich who will be heading to secondary school in September 2023.

    Children, young people and families news
  • Greenwich Landscape, Image from Pixabay

    #RoyalGreenwichBudget – your chance to get answers from the Leader and Cabinet Members

    Published: Wednesday, 1st March 2023

    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.

    Budgets and spending news
  • Photograph of a pull up banner which reads: Digital Greenwich Connects, against a blurred background of people attending a launch event

    New ultrafast digital connectivity launched in Royal Greenwich!

    Published: Wednesday, 1st March 2023

    An exciting new partnership has been launched which will see Royal Greenwich become one of the most digitally connected parts of the country.

    Regeneration news
  • Charlton and Blackheath horticultural society garden

    Vote for your favourite community project

    Published: Monday, 27th February 2023

    The public vote for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF) is now open!

    News and media news
  • Hawksmoor

    Hawksmoor Youth Hub relaunches after major investment

    Published: Friday, 24th February 2023

    A much-loved youth hub in Thamesmead has reopened having had major improvements thanks to investment by the Council and local community.

    Children, young people and families news
  • Rockliffe Gardens pond

    Come and explore the new wildlife pond at Rockliffe Gardens

    Published: Friday, 24th February 2023

    The brand-new wildlife pond at Rockliffe Gardens in Plumstead is now open for local residents to enjoy.

    Parks and open spaces news
  • Pensioner sat on a park bench

    Are you a pensioner on a low income? You could be entitled to Pension Credit

    Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023

    We are backing a London-wide campaign to ensure pensioners are getting the right support to help them with the rising cost of living.

    Benefits and financial help news
  • Mayor with people at a warm space

    Mayor sees warm spaces in action

    Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023

    Seeing our warm spaces in action...

    Adult care and health news
  • International Women's Day

    Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023!

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

    On March 8 the Royal Borough of Greenwich will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023.

    Events news
  • Senior Council leaders with Apprentices sitting at a table

    Apprenticeship Week Graduation At Royal Borough Of Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

    Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates the achievements of their apprentices during a special graduation ceremony

    Jobs, training and volunteering news
  • Spark! LED Drummers with Cllr Okereke, Cllr Lolavar and Cllr Khaireh

    Sparks fly at first Woolwich Lates event 

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

    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.  

    Business and licences news
  • Statement from the Council on Plumstead Road collision

    Published: Monday, 20th February 2023

    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.  

    News and media news
  • Royal Greenwich welcomes new Housing Champions!

    Royal Greenwich welcomes new Housing Champions!

    Published: Monday, 20th February 2023

    On Tuesday 7 February, Council tenants across Royal Greenwich received their Housing Champion training certificates.

    Housing news
  • Free sim cards are now available in Royal Greenwich

    Free mobile sim cards for low-income households in Royal Greenwich 

    Published: Friday, 17th February 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich, in partnership with Better, has joined a national scheme to provide 7,200 free mobile sims to residents.

    Benefits and financial help news
  • Funding secured for Changing Places toilet in Woolwich

    Published: Thursday, 16th February 2023

    Woolwich is set to benefit from a new Changing Places toilet after a successful funding bid by the Council.

    Adult care and health news
  • Two pigs called Pepper and George

    Come and meet the animals at Maryon Wilson Park

    Published: Tuesday, 14th February 2023

    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.

    Parks and open spaces news

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