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Ninety-five per cent of children receive top three choice primary school place
This year 86.14 per cent of children received a place at their first preference school with 95.18 per cent receiving a place at one of their top three preferences.
Children, young people and families news -
Have your say on proposals for a new bus route in Greenwich
Transport for London (TfL) have launched a consultation on a proposed new bus route, the 335, from Kidbrooke Village to North Greenwich.
Parking, transport and streets news -
London Marathon 2019 Road Closures
Virgin Money London Marathon runs through the Royal Borough on Sunday 29 April 2019.
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Find out about HMO licensing for landlords
We're hosting a free event for landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) on Thursday 18 April 2019.
Private homes news -
The Eltham Cinema – coming soon to a screen near you
Work has nearly finished on a new cinema and restaurant complex on Eltham High Street. The six screen Vue Cinema and a Nando’s restaurant will open to the public on 25 April 2019.
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Free meals for kids this Easter holidays
Kids in Greenwich don't have to worry where their next meal is coming from this Easter holidays as the Council's mobile kitchen, Holiday Meals, returns to serve up another round of healthy FREE grub.
Children, young people and families news -
Take part in the Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day
The Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day will once again be taking over the heart of Woolwich for a fun-filled day on Saturday 29 June.
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Nursery school chicks put a spring in the step of elderly residents during special Easter visit
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is encouraging intergenerational learning and play in Thamesmead by introducing visits to care homes by local nursery children.
Children's and youth centres news -
UNICEF recognise that our local families are benefitting from high quality breastfeeding and infant nutrition support
The awarding of UNICEF's Baby Friendly accreditation to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Children’s Centres for a second time has shown that families in the borough are benefitting from good support.
Adult care and health news -
Pedalling into spring
We also host regular trial sessions, where professional cycling instructors can show you how the E-Z Cycle bike works, equipment you’ll be provided with, and basic skills in a safe environment.
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Do you want to be more involved in your local area?
Come to one of our Better Together community meetings where you can share your ideas for services, projects and events directly with the people responsible for organising them.
Events news -
Parking permit fraudster prosecuted
A management consultant, Ms Canan Yusuf, has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining a resident parking permit for an address in Eltham where she no longer lives.
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We stand in solidarity with our Muslim community
In the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks, the leader of the Council paid a visit to Greenwich Islamic Centre during Friday prayers, to personally address the congregation.
Community safety news -
Great British Spring Clean is here
Help support Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign against plastic and litter and join the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign from 22 March to 23 April 2019.
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We’re clamping down on fly-tipping – don’t get caught out!
After receiving a number of complaints about a fly-tipping hotspot on Sewell Road in Abbey Wood, we’ve caught fly-tippers in the act and hit them with vehicle seizures and fines.
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Landscaping improvements for Elliston House
Following consultation with residents, works to improve the area around Woolwich tower block will include new memorial to Fusilier Lee Rigby.
Community safety and environment news -
Civic Award Winners 2019
The winners of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards 2019 have been announced.
Parks, leisure and culture news -
A portrait of Woolwich: Local residents in interactive photography exhibition
Those who took part saw themselves for the first time, in large format, at the launch event on 19 March.
Arts and culture news -
Offenders are helping to make a difference with community payback
When someone commits a crime, the effect can reach far and wide across the community – we're proud to work with the London Community Rehabilitation Company so offenders can 'payback' the borough.
Community safety news -
Statement on New Zealand Mosque Attacks
Statement from Cllr Chris Kirby, Cabinet Member for Housing, and Andy Carter, Superintendent South East BCU – Lewisham, Greenwich & Bexley, Metropolitan Police Service
News and media news -
All the fun of the Fairtrade
Families across the borough got to experience the serious and fun side of Fairtrade at the family workshop events on Sunday (10 March).
Business and licences news -
Fairtrade family fun
Find out how you can give farmers a sweet and fair deal at the Fairtrade family workshop on Sunday (10 March).
Business and licences news -
Idling is no idle threat says Plumcroft Primary School
Children from Plumcroft Primary School took to the streets to educate their parents and other local drivers about idling engines and their impact on local air quality.
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Wild Homes for Wildlife in Sutcliffe Park
We are partnering with the new Ikea store in Greenwich to upcycle old products to create wild homes for local wildlife
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Greenwich Islamic Centre opens its doors
On Sunday 3 March Greenwich Islamic Centre, on Plumstead Road, opened its doors to local people from all faiths and backgrounds as part of Visit My Mosque Day 2019.
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International Women's Day events
Celebrate women's achievements and forge a more gender balanced world
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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 Friday 8 March.
Adult education news -
Fraudster is convicted after £9,000 rent scam in Woolwich
A man who scammed £9,000 from vulnerable victims by illegally letting a flat in Woolwich has been convicted of fraud and money laundering.
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Council agrees budget for 2019/20
Last month the Council asked residents to have their say on its budget proposals for 2019/20.
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CEO of the Woolwich Creative District Trust announced
Following the recent announcement of Punchdrunk’s move to the Woolwich Creative District in 2020, the Council is delighted to announce the appointment of James Heaton as CEO of the operating Trust.
Parks, leisure and culture news
