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Help us shape a Royal Greenwich Equality and Equity Charter
We're asking residents and organisations from across Royal Greenwich to help shape a borough-wide equality charter.
About the Royal Borough news -
Rogue landlords fined a combined total of £40,000
Four landlords in Royal Greenwich have each been fined £10,000 for letting out an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Housing news -
Beware of scammers
We’re urging residents and local businesses to beware of scammers who want to cheat people out of their hard-earned money.
Community safety and environment news -
Royal Greenwich Successful In bid for Schools Streets funding
Following a successful bid application for Schools Streets, Royal Greenwich has secured over £46,000 in funding from the London Streetscape Programme.
Road safety news -
Plans to change streets to ensure safe transport for all post-lockdown
Even with social distancing measures starting to be relaxed by the government, public transport capacity is likely to be greatly reduced for the foreseeable future.
Transport and travel news -
New affordable homes get a "virtual viewing"
Residents moving in to a brand new affordable housing development in Charlton were able to see their homes before moving in despite lockdown thanks to innovative "virtual viewings".
Housing news -
Royal Greenwich supports Armed Forces Week
In the lead up to Armed Forces Day this week, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is showing its support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Parks to be locked after dark to prevent anti-social behaviour
Nine parks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be locked at night to help prevent vandalism and antisocial behaviour.
Parks and open spaces news -
Royal Greenwich through to second round of £675m Future High Streets Fund
Royal Greenwich has been successfully shortlisted to progress to the second phase of the Future High Streets Fund and receive up to £150,000 to support the development of project proposals.
Town centres and street trading news -
Return of the Pride crossings
Pedestrian crossings across Royal Greenwich have been painted in vibrant rainbow colours to celebrate inclusivity and show support for Pride month.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Giant 'Black Lives Matter' message painted across General Gordon Square
We have painted Black Lives Matter in giant letters across General Gordon Square in a show of support for the equalities movement.
About the Royal Borough news -
Royal Greenwich to review statues, monuments and historic figures
A review of statues, monuments, historic figures and names of public spaces throughout Royal Greenwich is underway at the Council to ensure they remain relevant and best reflect the borough today.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Paying tribute to the staff who have kept our schools open during the pandemic
On 4 June, Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and Cllr Matthew Morrow, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, visited Willow Dene, Royal Greenwich’s special school.
Education, schools and nurseries news -
Millions of substandard masks and thousands of fake hand sanitisers seized
Since the pandemic started, London Trading Standards teams have seized 6.5 million sub-standard face masks and 8,000 counterfeit hand sanitisers at Heathrow, to protect consumers.
Community safety news -
Beresford Square Market to reopen on 8 June
From Monday 8 June 2020, a further 18 traders will return to Beresford Square Market.
Business support and advice news -
Royal Greenwich stands together against racism
We are appalled and outraged by the murder of George Floyd and stand in solidarity with our residents and those across the world who are understandably angry, distressed and grieving for his loss.
News and media news -
Big cheer for volunteers
Volunteers’ Week takes place each year from 1-7 June and is an annual celebration of the contribution people make through volunteering.
Jobs, training and volunteering news -
Wyborne Primary School: Proposed School Street
We have amended our proposals for the School Street initiative.
Children, young people and families news -
Keeping our climate change response on track
Despite some of the environmental benefits we’ve seen as a result of the lockdown, we know this isn't the long-term answer to addressing the climate emergency. But maybe we can take something from it.
Community safety and environment news -
We've launched three community libraries
While libraries across the borough are closed, we have been working with businesses to set up community libraries to give local residents access to a selection of books.
Libraries news -
Quiz our Leader and new cabinet at #AskGreenwich
We’re running virtual Q&A sessions with our Cabinet Members so that you can find out more about who they are, and more importantly inform them about their upcoming priorities.
Council and elections news -
Kindness matters: Pass the Time
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness.
Health and wellbeing news -
Statement on the reopening of schools in the borough
During the COVID-19 crisis the majority of Royal Borough of Greenwich Schools have remained open for children who are vulnerable and for those whose parents are key workers.
Coronavirus news -
Kindness matters: How the Community Hub is making a difference
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness.
Health and wellbeing news -
Keeping vulnerable young residents safe in Royal Greenwich during COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis took grip in March, swift action was taken to ensure any increase in demand for care placements for children and young people would be met, by setting up a new children’s home.
Children in our care news -
Kindness matters
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness. Kindness to yourself and to others.
Health and wellbeing news -
Highway works to recommence around the borough
When the lockdown was introduced, we suspended planned highway work except for essential safety maintenance.
Roadworks and traffic news -
New Cabinet for Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Danny Thorpe, confirmed changes to the Council’s Cabinet at last night’s Annual General Meeting.
Council and elections news -
Cllr Linda Bird appointed new Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Former Deputy Mayor, Cllr Linda Bird, has been appointed as Mayor, and joining her as Deputy Mayor this year will be Cllr Denise Hyland.
Council and elections news -
Residents share their VE Day stories
Residents from all over the borough have been sending us photos, pictures of medals and stories of their friends and family who played their part in World War II.
Events news
Coronavirus COVID-19: Latest updates
Many council services are reduced or disrupted. Check our coronavirus page for the most up-to-date information. Read the latest and sign up for updates.
