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Fifteen roads in Royal Greenwich to go car free
To celebrate World Car Free Day in Royal Greenwich over fifteen residential streets throughout the borough will be temporarily closed during the days leading up to Sunday 22 September 2019.
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Eat the best of London's Food this Urban Food Fortnight
Celebrate London’s wonderful food on our doorstep during this year’s Urban Food Fortnight, running from 19 September to 6 October.
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Locally-funded sports and family area unveiled at Christchurch Primary School
This week saw a brand new £28,000 sports surface and family area unveiled at Christchurch Primary School, in Shooters Hill, during a VIP-attended launch event.
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Council tax fraudster sentenced and fined £1,500
A project management analyst who defrauded the Council has been sentenced to a hundred hours of community service and fined £1,500.
Council Tax news -
Free entry to some of Royal Greenwich’s best buildings
The world’s largest annual architecture festival, Open House London, takes place this weekend (21 and 22 September), giving visitors free access to over 800 buildings, walks, talks and tours.
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Woolwich to benefit from share of £95 million Historic High Streets fund
Sixty-nine high streets across the country, including Woolwich, will be given a new lease of life thanks to a £95 million Government fund.
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Become dementia inclusive this World Alzheimer’s Month
As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, we're encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to become more aware and accommodating of the needs of people with dementia.
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You’re hired! Apprentices put through their paces
Twenty-seven potential apprentices visited Woolwich Works, the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s ambitious destination for the arts currently under construction, to get a taster of the careers on site.
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Young Royal Greenwich residents given a career boost with the new Mair Garside Bursary Award Scheme
Four specially selected young residents have each been awarded a bursary, worth up to £1,000, from the brand new Mair Garside Education and Career Award.
Children, young people and families news -
Response to government Spending Round announcement
Statement from Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Council.
Budgets and spending news -
Join the Blackheath Fireworks crowdfunding campaign
The much-loved Blackheath Fireworks display is under threat this year due to government funding cuts.
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London Borough of Culture 2021
We’re bidding to become the London Borough of Culture in 2021 – a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our borough and everyone who lives and works in it.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
Help shape an autonomous ride-sharing service
As technology becomes more and more advanced, travel methods are improving and some of these improvements are happening right on your doorstep!
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New Greenwich 335 bus route to start in October
Travel options for residents of south east London will be improved from October as Transport for London has confirmed that, after a public consultation, a second new bus route will be introduced.
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Construction of Greenwich section of Cycleway 4 to start sooner
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced yesterday that construction of the next section of Cycleway 4 will start ahead of schedule.
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Blood pressure campaign celebrates its 10,000th check
Our Be Sure of your Blood Pressure campaign has successfully reached its target of 10,000 free blood pressure checks for local residents.
Adult care and health news -
Great GCSE Results for Royal Greenwich
On Thursday 22nd August, young people in schools across the borough celebrated their GCSE success, with more pupils achieving a pass at grade 4 or above, in both English and maths, than last year.
Children, young people and families news -
More cycle parking on its way to borough
Great news for cyclists in Royal Greenwich!
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Calling all Flamsteed Estate residents
We are looking for volunteers who live on the Flamsteed Estate in East Greenwich, to take part in an exciting trial to test new household technologies.
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Celebrating A-Level Exam Success in Royal Greenwich
Schools and colleges across the borough have been celebrating their students’ excellent A-Level results, with 67 per cent of students in Royal Greenwich achieving grades A* to C.
Children, young people and families news -
Save electricity to earn rewards
The first of its kind in the UK, the Greenwich Energy Hero pilot has launched, helping our residents use less electricity, earn rewards and is paving the way to a greener energy market.
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Nutritious free meals for kids are being served by Royal Greenwich this summer
Royal Greenwich is once again providing free nourishing meals to school-aged children during the school holidays to combat holiday hunger.
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Plumstead Library and Leisure Centre tops out
The reopening of Plumstead’s historic Grade II listed library as a modern community building moved another step closer on Tuesday 30 July when Cllr Danny Thorpe laid the last piece of mortar.
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Greenwich recognised by Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been recognised as a great employer following accreditation by the Mayor of London’s newly launched Good Work Standard.
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Flying the flags! Greenwich wins 13 Green Flag awards
Thirteen of our parks and open spaces have been recognised as some of the best in the world!
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Annual closures to the A2
Transport for London’s annual closures of the A2 will start on Monday 29 July 2019 and go until 23 August 2019.
Roadworks and traffic news -
Statement on the Prime Minister's first speech
Cllr Christine Grice, Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, said:
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Royal Greenwich launches summer reading challenge
It's lift off in Royal Greenwich libraries as the annual summer reading challenge is back with an out-of-this-world mission: to get our young residents to read six books over the summer holidays.
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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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A Celebration of Sport
The annual Royal Borough of Greenwich Sportathon was held at the end of June for Primary Schools across the borough.
Sport and physical activity news
