Roll up, roll up and join the Royal Greenwich Easter Parade – virtually of course!

Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020

Just because we’re stuck indoors doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun this Easter.

Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is urging all businesses to trade in line with government guidance. 

Help us decide what our climate emergency priorities should be

Published: Wednesday, 11th March 2020

We need you to tell us what you think we should prioritise when we’re developing our carbon neutral plan.

Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in the Royal Borough of Greenwich was confirmed on Monday 9 March.

New enforcement service issues 150 fines within two days of launching

Published: Monday, 9th March 2020

We’ve officially launched our new Safer Spaces service which aims to tackle enviro-crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough, and they’ve already issued 150 fines within two days of launching.

Winners of Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2020 announced

Published: Monday, 9th March 2020

Exceptional businesses in the borough were honoured at the third annual Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards on Friday (6 March).

Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020

We can confirm that Tonia Ashikodi has resigned from her position as a councillor with immediate effect.

Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020

Cllr Tonia Ashikodi has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and must undertake 250 hours of unpaid work, following her conviction for two counts of fraud by misrepresentation.

More children in Royal Greenwich offered a place at their top preference secondary school than in previous years

Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2020

National Offer Day this year (2 March) saw an increase in the number of children offered a place at their top preferred Royal Greenwich secondary school for the third year in a row.

Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020

On the day that Boris Johnson says the NHS is well-prepared and the government will "stop at nothing" to fight coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Council home pilot scheme speeds ahead

Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020

Construction work has begun on the first of hundreds of new council homes being built across the borough.

Hundreds of residents turn out for the Plumstead Centre grand opening

Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020

After a 15-month refurbishment, the Plumstead Centre was officially opened on Saturday 29 February by Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

It’s been a busy week here at the Town Hall, which has mainly focused on setting the budget.

Help make Royal Greenwich a better place to live

Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

To improve standards in private rented properties, we are proposing to introduce Selective Licensing in a designated area within the borough.

Orchards in Abbey Wood!

Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

Local school children in Abbey Wood have been getting muddy to help turn some of our green spaces into orchards...

Royal Greenwich is encouraging more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people to join its vibrant foster team

Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

Between 2-8 March, Royal Greenwich will be joining the national celebration of LGBT+ foster carers and adopters, organised by New Family Social, and encouraging people to join our fostering family.

Kicking off Fairtrade Fortnight

Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020

On Saturday 22 February, the Royal Borough of Greenwich welcomed in Fairtrade Fortnight with a day of family fun.

Social housing providers make a pledge to ensure there is ‘No Home for Harm’

Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020

We launched the No Home for Harm pledge today with social landlords across the borough.

Better Together resident events: Get involved and have your say!

Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020

No one knows your area better than you do, which is why we want to hear your views, ideas and issues regarding where you live, to help us improve our services.

Come to the Plumstead Centre grand opening

Published: Thursday, 20th February 2020

Following a fantastic multi-million-pound investment by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Plumstead Centre is now open.

Shortlist announced for the 2020 Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards

Published: Thursday, 20th February 2020

The shortlist for the 2020 Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards has been announced and the public vote is now open.

Published: Thursday, 20th February 2020

Phase one of the urgent works to Waterfront Leisure Centre’s fitness pool have been completed, allowing it to re-open to the public on Friday 21 February following its temporary closure on 8 February.

Free healthy meals for kids to keep hunger at bay this half term

Published: Friday, 14th February 2020

Children and young people shouldn’t miss out on regular meals because of school holidays so this half term the Royal Borough of Greenwich is providing free lunches every week day.

Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020

Planned maintenance work to the Waterfront Leisure Centre will begin imminently.

Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2020

Cllr Tonia Ashikodi has been found guilty on two counts of fraud by misrepresentation.

Save energy, get rewards and support a local charity

Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2020

Show your support for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, the Mayor’s chosen charity for this year, and save energy in the process.

Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020

Comment on today's London Borough of Culture announcements.

The ribbon is cut on the brand new Plumstead Centre

Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020

Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, this morning declared the Plumstead Centre library now open.

Family Bike Week 17 to 20 February

Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020

Looking for an activity for the whole family this half-term? Come to one of our Family Bike Weeks!