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Serving up new tennis courts
Four newly refurbished tennis courts were unveiled at Eltham Park South last weekend with a celebratory fun day.
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Get in on ‘summer’ the action in Greenwich this school holidays!
There’s no reason to be bored this summer holiday as our borough is jam packed with free things to do for young people of all ages and abilities.
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Celebrating the Young Musician of the Year in Royal Greenwich
Fifteen finalists from across the borough gathered to see who would be crowned Young Musician of the Year for 2019, following two weeks of auditions at the Blackheath Conservatoire earlier this year.
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Futureversity is offering free activities for young people in Royal Greenwich to learn new life skills this summer
Futureversity is offering free summer courses for young people across the borough during the summer holiday.
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The future of Avery Hill's Winter Garden is in your hands
Help us restore Avery Hill Winter Garden by filling out our quick survey!
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Royal Borough of Greenwich selected for pioneering national programme to improve children’s social care across the UK
Royal Greenwich Children’s Services have been selected to be part of the What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care’s Partners in Need of Evidence (PINE) programme, having tested and designed it.
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Could you…adopt with the Royal Borough of Greenwich?
This July 18, you’re invited to come and find out about adopting with the Royal Borough of Greenwich at one of our professionally-led information events, which is open to anyone over 21 years old.
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Alcohol ban in Woolwich town centre has been renewed
We can continue to address street drinking and anti-social behaviour in Woolwich town centre, with the renewal of our alcohol ban.
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Good Food in Greenwich needs you!
Good Food in Greenwich are recruiting community food champion volunteers.
Health and wellbeing news -
Eltham gets a pizza of the action
Following on from the successful launch of Vue and Nandos in Eltham, Pizza Express is the next household name to open its doors as part of the Council’s high street cinema and restaurant complex.
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Call out to local artists: East Greenwich Gasholder competition
Are you a local artist? Could you deliver a bold and creative piece of public art that will celebrate the life of the East Greenwich Gasholder?
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Get on the buses with new 301 route
Following the Central London Bus review consultation by Transport for London a new bus route 301 will start service on Saturday, 13 July 2019.
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We've funded two great residents' projects!
Meet the community heroes who have breathed new life in the community, why not do the same?
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Register to attend the Leader and Deputy Leader Question Time
Following a successful event in November, we are once again giving residents the opportunity to put their questions to the Leader and Deputy Leader at another Question Time event later this month.
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Woolwich Creative District becomes Woolwich Works
Residents overwhelmingly name capital’s next cultural district Woolwich Works.
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Stamping out illegal tobacco in Royal Greenwich
We're highlighting how criminals are reaping in over £100 million a year from London’s trade in illegal tobacco, and undermining efforts to support smokers to quit, as part of Stamp It Out London.
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Topping out ceremony Trinity Walk in Woolwich
Topping out ceremony marks major milestone reached at Lovell London Trinity Walk in Woolwich.
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Get on course to learn something new
A variety of courses for adults are being showcased at a learners open day on Monday 8 July.
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Help improve internet connectivity in Royal Greenwich
We would like everyone who lives or works in the borough to complete a survey about the quality of broadband services.
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New app launches in Eltham to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour
We have launched a new app for local businesses, community groups and partners, to help make Eltham town centre safer and more welcoming.
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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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Young people of Royal Greenwich celebrated during the annual Do the Right Thing Awards Ceremony
Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates outstanding achievements of children and young people in the borough during annual Do the Right Thing, Young Citizen of the Year Award ceremony.
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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.
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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.
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Statement on the Council's financial reserves
Statement from Cllr Christine Grice, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
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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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