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New leadership for the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Councillor Anthony Okereke has been elected Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Royal Greenwich celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth line at Abbey Wood and Woolwich
Royal Greenwich Councillors are celebrating the long-awaited arrival of the Elizabeth line today.
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Celebrate 50 years of UK pride at Royal Greenwich Together 22
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be celebrating 50 years since the first UK Pride march with a dedicated Pride 50 area at Royal Greenwich Together 22.
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A message from Cllr Danny Thorpe
A message from Councillor Danny Thorpe
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Celebrate the jubilee with Royal Greenwich Festival performers at Platinum Picnic in the Park
The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites residents to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in style this June at our Platinum Picnic in the Park.
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The House & Garage Orchestra announced as Main Stage headliner for Royal Greenwich Together 22
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is celebrating in style this June Jubilee weekend.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich local election results May 2022
Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich voted for their new ward councillors in the local elections 2022 on 5 May.
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Celebrate Foster Care Fortnight in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proud to be celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2022.
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Eligible households in council tax bands E to H to benefit from extended Council Tax Rebate scheme
The Discretionary Council Tax Rebate offers support with rising energy costs to eligible homes in council bands E to H.
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Impressive main stage line-up announced for Royal Greenwich Together 22
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is celebrating in style this June Jubilee weekend.
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Make sure you’re ready to have your say on 5 May
With just under two weeks left until residents go to the polls, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is urging voters to get ready for the upcoming local elections.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich remembers Stephen Lawrence
Today marks 29 years since the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence.
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Overwhelming majority of children in Royal Greenwich offered their preference school
Nearly 100% of families in Royal Greenwich have been offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools after letters went out across the borough for National Offer Day.
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Update on Blackheath Fair
The Council, together with the police and funfair organisers, have agreed that the Blackheath funfair can reopen this afternoon, Thursday 14 April, as long as additional safety measures are taken.
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Council condemns disturbance in Blackheath and appeals to parents
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is appalled by the disturbance at the funfair in Blackheath yesterday afternoon which caused distress to people hoping to enjoy a fun day out for all the family.
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Council honours Sabina Nessa's memory as killer sentenced to life
The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands together to condemn the horrific actions of Koci Selamaj, the man who brutally stole the life of Sabina Nessa in September last year.
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Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund are now open for 2022 to 2023
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund is now accepting applications for the third consecutive year.
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Royal Greenwich adoption services to join Adopt London South
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will join the Adopt London South Regional Adoption Agency from April 2022.
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Council opens advice hubs across the borough to support the most vulnerable residents
Three Advice Hub locations will launch in April with further expansion due in the spring.
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Nine vehicles seized in Council raid on garage block in Abbey Wood
Nine vehicles seized in Council raid on garage block in Abbey Wood.
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Growing our workforce: Royal Greenwich employees to start new driving apprenticeship
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching a new apprenticeship to train its staff to drive Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and help address a national shortage of skilled drivers.
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Woolwich Exchange development update
The Woolwich Exchange project proposes to redevelop an urban area of Woolwich for a new cinema, restaurants, shops, 800 new homes and public spaces.
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New Council and Police initiative launched to increase on-the-ground and visible policing across Royal Greenwich
A new Police and Council initiative is being piloted in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to keep residents safe by increasing police visibility.
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What you need to know about the £150 Council Tax Rebate coming in April 2022
The information residents need on the £150 Council Tax Rebate.
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Two cosmetic shops in Woolwich fined over £26,000 for selling potentially dangerous products for children
Two shops in Woolwich have been fined a combined total of £26,673.70 for selling illicit cosmetics, including potentially dangerous products for children.
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Our response to the conflict in Ukraine
As the devastating situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, we are looking for ways in which we can work to support the Ukrainian people
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Register to vote for the local elections
On 5 May 2022, Royal Greenwich residents, along with the rest of London, will be voting for their new ward councillors. Residents must register to vote to have their say.
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Royal Greenwich launches new enforcement team to help fight crime across council estates
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a new enforcement team to crackdown on crime across council estates in the borough.
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Celebrating local heroes at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards 2022
Exceptional people and organisations from across the borough received awards for their outstanding contributions to the community in Royal Greenwich at special ceremony held in the Woolwich Town Hall.
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The Burnt City opens new doors
With excitement building for the opening of The Burnt City at Woolwich Works, immersive theatre company Punchdrunk has been opening up the secrets of its new show to local residents.
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