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Pride crossings get the green light
Pedestrian crossings across the Royal Borough of Greenwich have been painted in vibrant rainbow colours to celebrate inclusivity and show support for this year’s Pride in London events.
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Hefty fine for retailers prosecuted for underage knife sales
Two stores that sold knives to youngsters have been prosecuted and ordered to pay a hefty fine to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Residents receive keys to new brand homes on former Woolwich Estate
The Leader of the Council Cllr Danny Thorpe and Cllr Chris Kirby, Cabinet Member for Housing presented six families with keys to their new homes at Vaile Court, in Woolwich, on Wednesday 12 June 2019.
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A serving of double scoops for ice cream van traders
Working with the Metropolitan police, we carried out Operation Double Scoop to target ice cream vans illegally operating within prohibited areas in Greenwich on Saturday 8 June.
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Giving pre-loved stuff a second chance
The Council has partnered with Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice to encourage the upcycling of pre-owned belongings that would otherwise have been thrown away.
Recycling and rubbish news -
First all-through school from nursery to sixth form opens
Pupils, councillors and religious dignitaries celebrated the official opening of St Mary Magdalene Church of England School’s Greenwich Peninsula campus at a special grand opening on 6 June 2019.
Children, young people and families news -
Statement on the Council's financial reserves
Statement from Cllr Christine Grice, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
Council and elections news -
All aboard the volunteer bus
Volunteers' Week, 1-7 June is a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK.
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We're helping to get people off the streets
We’re helping to get people off the streets with our Street Pop Project in Woolwich.
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Royal Greenwich Music Hub celebrates local youth choirs with Singing Spectacular
Over the course of three nights, The Royal Greenwich Music Hub brought together 26 choirs to celebrate the wonderful singing talent of young people in our borough in the annual Singing Spectacular.
Children, young people and families news -
European election results 2019
The poll turnout for the Royal Borough of Greenwich was 40.1%.
Election results news -
Enjoy free meals this May half term
This Spring half term, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is making sure that our children don’t go hungry by putting on free meals for young people and families this half term.
Children, young people and families news -
Headliners announced for the Royal Greenwich Get Together
X-factor finalists Misunderstood and popular children’s show Gangsta Granny will be headlining this year’s Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June in Woolwich.
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Statement on Lee Rigby Memorial
The Royal Borough of Greenwich reached agreement with Rebecca and Lyn Rigby, the widow and mother of the late Fusilier Lee Rigby, to plant a memorial tree at the site of his murder.
News and media news -
Royal Greenwich Cabinet Portfolios 2019-20
The Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Danny Thorpe, announced changes to his Cabinet at the Annual General Meeting.
Councillors and elected officials news -
Bike Week 2019
Get your bike out of the shed and join us in celebrating Bike Week from the 8 - 16 June 2019, with activities for all the family.
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Dance, music, acrobatics and art are taking over Royal Greenwich
Popular annual arts extravaganza the Royal Greenwich Festivals kicks off over the spring bank holiday weekend (25 May) and will feature more than 100 events across the Royal Borough.
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Why not become a foster carer with Royal Greenwich?
Over the next two weeks, Royal Greenwich is celebrating the diverse range of individuals making a difference in children’s and young people’s lives through foster care.
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Partnership between GLLaB and HER centre is finalist for national award
A unique partnership between the Council’s GLLaB employment service and the HER Centre, a Woolwich-based charity that supports women in crisis, is a finalist for the ERSA Employability Awards.
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For fishes sake - take your litter home!
Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with environmental charity Hubbub to bring their “For Fish’s Sake” cube to Royal Greenwich.
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Fraudster couple ordered to pay almost £11,000 for tenancy fraud
A fraudster couple has been ordered to pay almost £11,000 for falsely obtaining a two-bedroom council property in Lee, despite owning a three-bedroom house in Sittingbourne.
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National Walking Month: getting active is a stroll in the park
May is National Walking Month, so why not seize the opportunity to get outside and explore the sights across our borough.
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Residents urged to swap cars for spacehoppers on World Car Free Day
Representatives from 16 London boroughs including Greenwich signed up to a pledge committing them to supporting as many play streets in their boroughs as they can to mark World Car Free Day.
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Greenwich proves its small business friendly credentials with award’s shortlisting
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been shortlisted for the Small Business Friendly Borough Awards in the Best Programme to Reduce Impact of Crime on Small Businesses category.
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Help us name the new Creative District in Woolwich
Have your say on what the Royal Borough of Greenwich's ambitious destination for the arts will be called.
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Greenwich in Bloom returns
Calling all blooming marvellous gardens!
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Private landowner prosecuted for turning his land into a tip
We've prosecuted a private landowner for neglecting his land.
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Eltham resident prosecuted for disturbing her neighbours
We've prosecuted an Eltham resident for repeatedly playing loud music in the late hours.
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We've seized abandoned cars and issued parking tickets during Operation Stop It
We seized 18 abandoned vehicles and issued 49 parking tickets during our recent Operation Stop It in Thamesmead.
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Lights, camera, Eltham – brand new cinema open to the public
The hotly anticipated Eltham cinema and restaurant development, made possible by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, was opened to the public on Thursday on 25 April 2019.
Parks, leisure and culture news
