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Residents on benefits urged to sign up now to free school lunches to keep them until 2022
School dinners have come a long way in the past 20 years since Jamie Oliver started his campaign here in Royal Greenwich to make them healthier and more interesting.
Benefits and financial help news -
Fresh funding for great grassroots projects
The second round of the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth fund opens today, giving community groups across the borough the opportunity to apply for funding to deliver local improvement projects.
Benefits and financial help news -
14 month jail sentence for housing association tenant caught subletting
On 3 September 2018, Mr Anthony Rose, 45, was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment for illegally subletting his housing association property for over six years.
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Trading standards save the home of two vulnerable siblings
Royal Borough trading standards officers helped prevent two siblings from losing their family home after they were befriended by rogue trader.
Business and licences news -
Royal Greenwich successfully prosecutes noisy neighbour
A resident who drove neighbours to despair by persistently playing excessively loud music at his home has to pay £750 following a successful prosecution by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Blood Pressure roadshow returns to Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and The British Heart Foundation for the 'Be Sure of your Blood Pressure' roadshow.
Adult care and health news -
Pledging to keep women and girls safe in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Women's Safety Charter has been launched to send out a clear message that sexual harassment is not tolerated in Royal Greenwich.
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Apply now for a primary or secondary school place
The admissions process for children starting primary or secondary school in September 2019 is now open.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Plaque unveiled to honour Royal Greenwich First World War hero
Relatives and dignitaries joined together on Tuesday 29 August to mark the unveiling of a plaque commemorating a local First World War hero.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Fake 'carer' prosecuted for £24,000 Direct Payment fraud
Royal Borough of Greenwich Anti-Fraud team secure successful prosecution.
Benefits and financial help news -
Royal Greenwich students celebrate GCSE Results
School pupils in the Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrated receiving their GCSE results on 23 August.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Temporary library for Plumstead to open on 3 September
The temporary library for Plumstead to open its doors on Monday 3 September
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Greenwich to go Car Free
To celebrate Car Free Day on Saturday 22 September 2018, the beautiful, historic Greenwich town centre will be opened up for a day of fun for all ages.
Parking, transport and streets news -
Royal Borough Reuse and Recycling Centre going free for residents only
Only Royal Greenwich residents will be able to drop their household recycling and rubbish off for free at the Royal Borough's Reuse and Recycling Centre.
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Royal Greenwich students celebrate results day success
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has seen an increase in the number of A Level students achieving A* to B in this year's exams.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Statement on the Government's Housing Green Paper
Statement by Cllr Danny Thorpe and Cllr Chris Kirby.
Housing news -
Learn how to Train Like A Jedi at Royal Greenwich's free summer roadshows
The Council is funding free roadshows across the borough, until 1 September, where kids will be able to pick up a free Train Like A Jedi pack.
Adult care and health news -
Woolwich's £31m Creative District moves another step closer
The Council's ambitious plans to create a landmark destination for the arts in Woolwich's Royal Arsenal has moved another step closer.
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Temporary library to open in Plumstead
The temporary library will open its doors in the coming weeks. In the meantime Plumstead Library continues to welcome visitors as normal.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
£510,000 funding pot for local projects now available
A new funding pot of £510,000 to bring projects proposed by local residents to life in the Royal Borough's wards has been agreed at the Cabinet meeting on 24 July 2018.
Council and elections news -
Abandoned vehicles targeted in enforcement clampdown
Enforcement officers from the Royal Borough seized 12 untaxed and abandoned vehicles on Monday 30 July as part of a campaign to reduce the number of discarded vehicles on the streets.
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Sun powered bins which can tell the Council when they are full
Litter crushing bins which can alert the Council when they are full have been installed in nine of the busiest shopping areas across Royal Greenwich.
Recycling and rubbish news -
Greenwich shops pledge to help tackle rising knife crime
A Charter for retailers has been launched to prevent knives getting into the hands of youngsters' as part of the Royal Borough's action plan to tackle the rise of deaths and injuries from knife crime.
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Electric cargo bike takes charge
An electric cargo bike is going head to head with a delivery van to see which is the best way for local businesses to serve their customers.
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Response to closure of Wide Horizons
Response to closure of Wide Horizons charity.
Council and elections news -
New website coming soon
The Royal Borough is launching its new look website on Wednesday 8 August.
Council and elections news -
Free summer meals for kids to combat holiday hunger
This summer holidays the Royal Borough of Greenwich is funding delicious and nutritious, free meals for school-aged children.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
£1.3 million works to rejuvenate the Flowers Estate
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing nearly £1.3m to improve communal areas.
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Electric car club launches in Royal Greenwich
An electric car club has been launched in the north of Royal Greenwich and is available for all residents and local business users.
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Keeping the Green Flags flying
Flags from the internationally recognised awards for the best green spaces are still flying at 12 of the Royal Boroughs parks and open spaces.
Parks, leisure and culture news