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Statement on the Government's Housing Green Paper
Statement by Cllr Danny Thorpe and Cllr Chris Kirby.
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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.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
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.
Parking, transport and streets news -
Response to closure of Wide Horizons
Response to closure of Wide Horizons charity.
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New website coming soon
The Royal Borough is launching its new look website on Wednesday 8 August.
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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.
Housing news -
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.
Parking, transport and streets news -
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 -
Public statement regarding Councillor Tonia Ashikodi
Statement from Debbie Warren, Chief Executive, and John Scarborough, Head of Legal Services.
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Make cruise terminal 'green' or find another option says Council Leader
Owners of planned cruise terminal urged to slash project's impact on the environment.
Planning and building control news -
Royal Borough retains Cleaner Air Borough accreditation
The Cleaner Air Borough accreditation of the Royal Borough of Greenwich has been upheld by the Mayor of London.
Community safety and environment news -
Calls to night noise team helped Council secure loud music prosecution
The operator of a restaurant where loud music was repeatedly blasted out up until 3am was ordered to pay £7,250 following a successful prosecution by the Royal Borough.
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Free Futureversity summer courses for young people to learn new skills
Young people across Greenwich can develop their skills with free courses and activities.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Driving out motorbike and moped riding nuisance from parks
A campaign to stop motorbike or moped riding in parks is launched after community concerns.
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Twenty arrests in action to target knife crime
Arrests made in three-day crackdown on knife crime in Woolwich town centre.
Community safety and environment news -
The Missing Link is missing no more
The 'Missing Link' on the Thames Path as it weaves through Royal Greenwich was officially opened Wednesday 20 June.
Parking, transport and streets news -
Is your street plugged in?
The Royal Borough is consulting residents on locations to install easy to use street lamp post charging points for electric vehicles in the borough.
Parking, transport and streets news -
Celebrate Clean Air Day with Royal Greenwich
Cyclists can be among the first to experience the newly opened 'Missing Link' Thames Pathway on a free guided bike tour to celebrate National Clean Air Day.
Parking, transport and streets news -
Statement regarding the anniversary of the Finsbury Park mosque attack
Councillor Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the Finsbury Park mosque attack.
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Rapid eviction of travellers thanks to borough wide ban
A group of travellers were rapidly evicted from parkland thanks to a High Court injunction secured by the Royal Borough.
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Plumstead Manor becomes latest school to be judged 'good' by Ofsted
Plumstead Manor joins the 94 per cent of schools judged 'Good' or 'Outstanding' in the borough.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Trafalgar Road improvements start
Work has begun on a programme of improvements to Trafalgar Road.
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Better Together summer 2018 - get involved and have your say
Residents can have their say at the next meetings about local issues and feeling safe.
Council and elections news