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  • view of Powis Street

    Call out for artists to makeover Woolwich town centre

    Published: Friday, 24th March 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking for up to five local artists to bring Woolwich town centre alive while construction work starts on a wide-ranging programme of improvements to the area.

  • Charlton and Blackheath horticultural society garden

    Vote for your favourite community project

    Published: Monday, 27th February 2023

    The public vote for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF) is now open!

  • Statement from the Council on Plumstead Road collision

    Published: Monday, 20th February 2023

    A council spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the fatal collision on Plumstead Road. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the incident.  

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich deplores refugee removals

    Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is growing increasingly concerned about the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers living in hotels, following the latest forced removal of 100 people in the borough.

  • Statement from Councillor Anthony Okereke on earthquake in Turkey and Syria

    Published: Monday, 6th February 2023

    Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:

  • Mobile phone theft on the rise in Greenwich  

    Published: Thursday, 22nd December 2022

    There has been an increase of mobile phone snatchers on bikes and mopeds targeting Greenwich Town Centre. 

  • Picture of a group of women from the Council and HER Centre outside the steps of the Woolwich Town Hall, holding a large cheque for £1,000

    Council donates £3,000 to local charities: Greenwich Winter Night Shelter and the HER Centre

    Published: Thursday, 8th December 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has donated £3,000 in total to Greenwich Winter Night Shelter and the HER Centre.

  • Cllr Anthony Okereke speaking at cost of living summit

    Council makes 12 pledges to support residents with the cost of living crisis

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2022

    More than £3million will be invested across 12 pledges to support residents and businesses with the rising the cost of living, as agreed by Cabinet on Wednesday 2 November.

  • No place for hate in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 30th September 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is supporting National Hate Crime Awareness week, reminding residents that there is no place for hate in this borough.

  • Judges, sponsors and councillors pose infront of Woolwich Works to celebrate Business Awards nominations opening

    Towards Zero Waste: Royal Borough of Greenwich to collect general waste every two weeks from February 2023

    Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022

    From February 2023, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will collect general waste every two weeks but recycling and food waste collections will remain weekly.  

  • Cllr Okereke, Leader Elect (second left), Cllr Thorpe, Leader (second right), and Cllr Hyland, Mayor (centre) celebrate at Woolwich station

    Royal Greenwich celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth line at Abbey Wood and Woolwich

    Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2022

    Royal Greenwich Councillors are celebrating the long-awaited arrival of the Elizabeth line today.

  • #AskGreenwich – your chance to get answers from the Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Members

    Published: Friday, 11th February 2022

    Submit the questions you want answers to for AskGreenwich 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity to open a dialogue with the Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Members.

  • Remembrance Sunday

    Royal Greenwich Remembrance Events

    Published: Tuesday, 26th October 2021

    Royal Borough of Greenwich is marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day between 12 and 14 November with a number of memorial events.

  • Graphic with text saying Have your say... The Carbon Neutral Plan

    What are you willing to do to avert climate change? Have your say now on the draft carbon neutral plan

    Published: Thursday, 21st January 2021

    The threat to our climate is real and it is now indisputable that the changes to our environment are rapid, accelerating and a threat to how we live.

  • Artist impression of view of new leisure centre from General Gordon Square

    Have your say on the developing plans for the new Woolwich Leisure Centre

    Published: Monday, 7th December 2020

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has just launched a consultation to find out from local people what facilities they would like the new Woolwich Leisure Centre to have.

  • Our four-year digital strategy

    Published: Thursday, 3rd December 2020

    We’ve just published our first ever digital strategy to transform council services.

  • collage of four local businesses

    Spread the word about great local businesses

    Published: Thursday, 3rd December 2020

    This Saturday, 5 December is Small Business Saturday. It takes place on the first Saturday in December every year and aims to encourage people to support small local businesses in their communities.

  • councillors standing with bicycles

    The Royal Greenwich draft carbon neutral plan has been published

    Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020

    The threat to our climate is real and it is now indisputable that the changes to our environment are rapid, accelerating and a threat to how we live.

  • Three historic buildings saved from being lost forever

    Published: Wednesday, 18th November 2020

    Three historic buildings in Royal Greenwich no longer deemed to be at risk by Historic England.

  • Listening to your feedback: Modal filters to be removed in Plumstead

    Published: Monday, 2nd November 2020

    You’ve told us your concerns about the modal filters on Abery Street and Gallosson Road in Plumstead, and as a result, we’ll be removing them on Wednesday 4 November.

  • On the roof of the new Kidbrooke Park Primary School

    Topping out ceremony puts children at the top of the class

    Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020

    Topping out ceremony marks a major milestone in the construction of the new Kidbrooke Park Primary School.

  • A cycle route created using modal filters

    Reducing traffic for a safer, cleaner borough

    Published: Friday, 25th September 2020

    Although the road to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is proving to be long and slow, our need to lead an environmentally cleaner recovery is certain.

  • Taking action to ease traffic congestion on Trafalgar Road

    Published: Wednesday, 16th September 2020

    The council is aware of the increase in traffic congestion on Trafalgar Road and is taking steps to ease the congestion as quickly as possible.

  • Construction to begin on Greenwich Park to Shooters Hill cycle route in September 

    Published: Monday, 7th September 2020

    Construction of the first phase of a Strategic Cycle Route through the centre of Royal Greenwich will begin in mid-September. 

  • Come to our virtual event to find out how your business can get 100% funding for apprenticeship training 

    Published: Thursday, 3rd September 2020

    We are encouraging businesses in Royal Greenwich to take advantage of the Greenwich Access to Apprenticeships fund, to support them to take on an apprentice.

  • Statement on vandalism of traffic barriers and abuse of staff in West Greenwich

    Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020

    Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:

  • CCTV traffic enforcement cameras coming to Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 21st August 2020

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is introducing a network of CCTV enforcement cameras to enforce a range of moving traffic contraventions. 

  • Ezra Centre rear view 3

    Creating a new home for the Woolwich Common Community Centre

    Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020

    The council is asking local residents and interested parties for their views on the proposal to refurbish the Ezra Centre in Woolwich to create a new home for the Woolwich Common Community Centre.

  • Trial to reduce traffic in West Greenwich to begin on 20 August

    Published: Friday, 14th August 2020

    Trial measures to reduce traffic in West Greenwich are to be implemented from 20 August to address serious road safety concerns and residents can give their feedback from 3 September.

  • Cycleway 4 extension announcement

    TfL and Greenwich announce fast-tracked plans for major new Cycleway in southeast London

    Published: Wednesday, 12th August 2020

    Transport for London (TfL) and Royal Greenwich announce that plans to overhaul one of southeast London's most dangerous roads will be brought forward.

  • Illustration of an elderly woman.

    One week left to have your say on a borough-wide Equality and Equity Charter

    Published: Monday, 10th August 2020

    ​​​​​​​ More than 600 people have already had their say on what they think a Royal Greenwich Equality and Equity Charter should look like, but we want even more people to take part.

  • People shopping at the Global food court Greenwich

    Royal Greenwich – It’s Time

    Published: Monday, 27th July 2020

    A summer series of leisure, learning, culture and events is coming to Royal Greenwich.

  • Danny Thorpe and representatives from local organisations hold banner thanking the borough.

    Thank you, Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 24th July 2020

    The Leader of the Council thanks local organisations and residents for working together during the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrates businesses and attractions reopening.

  • Twenty-four community projects to benefit from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund

    Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2020

    Applications for Round 3 of the scheme have been shortlisted and prioritised by the council.

  • Group spin class at Charlton Lido

    Royal Greenwich leisure centres are reopening

    Published: Friday, 17th July 2020

    The government has announced that from Saturday 25 July, leisure centres and gyms can re-open.

  • Continuous footway

    Continuous crossings being installed in the borough

    Published: Wednesday, 15th July 2020

    The council has restarted work on road safety improvements throughout sections of Plumstead Common Road and Charlton Road that had been paused because of COVID-19.

  • Mom and two children reading a book.

    Have fun with the Silly Squad this summer

    Published: Monday, 13th July 2020

    Join the Silly Squad – a team of animal friends who love to go on adventures – and get stuck into all different kinds of funny books with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

  • Mayor and Leader of Council with faith leaders raising flag to remember Srebrenica

    Remembering Srebrenica

    Published: Friday, 10th July 2020

    This morning at 11am, the Mayor of Royal Greenwich Cllr Linda Bird raised a commemorative flag to remember the many victims of the horrific genocide that took place in Srebrenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

  • Royal Greenwich stands together against racism

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020

    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.

  • Danny small

    Leader’s blog: Cycling, culture and cars!

    Published: Friday, 10th January 2020

    It’s been a busy first week for us here at the Council, and 2020 has started with a bang in Royal Greenwich.

  • Lee Rigby memorial

    Statement on Lee Rigby Memorial

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich reached agreement with Rebecca and Lyn Rigby, the widow and mother of the late Fusilier Lee Rigby, to plant a memorial tree at the site of his murder.

  • Statement on New Zealand Mosque Attacks

    Published: Friday, 15th March 2019

    Statement from Cllr Chris Kirby, Cabinet Member for Housing, and Andy Carter, Superintendent South East BCU – Lewisham, Greenwich & Bexley, Metropolitan Police Service

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