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Merton cosmetics wholesaler prosecuted by Royal Borough of Greenwich
A Merton-based cosmetics wholesaler who supplied illegal cosmetics to a Thamesmead business has been prosecuted by us after a Trading Standards investigation.
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Criminal investigation ends four-year fraud against the Royal Borough of Greenwich
A fraudster who pretended to be caring for a vulnerable man and stole £33,000 of taxpayers' money over four years has been sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Celebrate the launch of Black History 365 2023 to 2024!
Join us at Tramshed on Friday 29 September to mark the launch of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s latest Black History 365 (BH365) programme.
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Funding for local voluntary and community sector and charity organisations to tackle hate crimes – apply now
Are you a community group, with experience of offering support service to victims of hate crimes?
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Works to revitalise Woolwich town centre due to start in September
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is starting work next month on an exciting range of improvements to make Woolwich town centre’s main market and high street a more vibrant place to live, work and shop.
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Apply now for Community Arts Funding!
Applications are open again for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund, which gives grants to community groups, organisations or artists delivering arts and culture activities.
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Changes proposed for Royal Greenwich infrastructure funding
We’re asking local residents and interested stakeholders for feedback on proposed changes to the borough’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges.
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Help us take care of our parks by looking after your dog!
Royal Greenwich is home to over 100 beautiful parks, and we care strongly about maintaining clean and safe spaces.
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Royal Greenwich parks earn Green Flag Awards for the 15th year in a row!
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is delighted to have once again retained all 13 of its coveted Green Flag awards.
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Apply now for Black History 365 (BH365) funding
Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s BH365 programme (2023 to 2024) are now open until 9am on 14 August 2023.
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Price fairness in focus: Woolwich business fined for failing to display prices for goods
A Woolwich off-licence owner who blamed a dodgy printer for trying to sell goods without a price has been prosecuted by the Council.
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Unique mural unveiled on Plumstead bridge
A colourful new mural has been unveiled on White Hart Road, inspired by the artwork of students from Plumstead Manor School.
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Share your views and help shape the borough’s new Local Plan
We’re asking residents, businesses and community groups to help shape the future of development in Royal Greenwich.
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Striking community-inspired murals unveiled in Woolwich
Four inspiring new murals have been unveiled in Woolwich town centre as part of the Council’s work to showcase the area’s rich cultural heritage and celebrate the local community.
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HOWZAT! Construction work starts on state of the art leisure centre for Woolwich
Construction work is underway on a top quality new leisure centre in the heart of Woolwich.
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Refugees are welcome in Royal Greenwich!
The 19 to 25 June 2023 marks Refugee Week, an annual festival celebrating the amazing contributions of refugees, and the theme for 2023 is ‘compassion’.
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Statement from Cllr Anthony Okereke on train crash in India
Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:
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Our new Mayor: Cllr Dominic Mbang
Cllr Dominic Mbang has been elected as the new Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich for 2023 to 2024.
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Council investing £3.1 million to improve transport in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be investing £3.1 million to improve its transport network and make it cleaner, safer and healthier.
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Royal Greenwich celebrates Homes for Ukraine one year on
To mark the first anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine resettlement scheme, we invited guest, hosts, residents and organisations in the borough to celebrate the success of the scheme one year on.
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Call out for artists to makeover Woolwich town centre
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.
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Vote for your favourite community project
The public vote for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF) is now open!
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Statement from the Council on Plumstead Road collision
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.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich deplores refugee removals
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.
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Statement from Councillor Anthony Okereke on earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:
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Mobile phone theft on the rise in Greenwich
There has been an increase of mobile phone snatchers on bikes and mopeds targeting Greenwich Town Centre.
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Council donates £3,000 to local charities: Greenwich Winter Night Shelter and the HER Centre
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has donated £3,000 in total to Greenwich Winter Night Shelter and the HER Centre.
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Council makes 12 pledges to support residents with the cost of living crisis
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.
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No place for hate in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is supporting National Hate Crime Awareness week, reminding residents that there is no place for hate in this borough.
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Towards Zero Waste: Royal Borough of Greenwich to collect general waste every two weeks from February 2023
From February 2023, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will collect general waste every two weeks but recycling and food waste collections will remain weekly.
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Royal Greenwich celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth line at Abbey Wood and Woolwich
Royal Greenwich Councillors are celebrating the long-awaited arrival of the Elizabeth line today.
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#AskGreenwich – your chance to get answers from the Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Members
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.
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Royal Greenwich Remembrance Events
Royal Borough of Greenwich is marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day between 12 and 14 November with a number of memorial events.
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What are you willing to do to avert climate change? Have your say now on the draft carbon neutral plan
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.
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Have your say on the developing plans for the new Woolwich Leisure Centre
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.
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Our four-year digital strategy
We’ve just published our first ever digital strategy to transform council services.
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Spread the word about great local businesses
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.
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The Royal Greenwich draft carbon neutral plan has been published
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.
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Three historic buildings saved from being lost forever
Three historic buildings in Royal Greenwich no longer deemed to be at risk by Historic England.
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Listening to your feedback: Modal filters to be removed in Plumstead
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.
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Topping out ceremony puts children at the top of the class
Topping out ceremony marks a major milestone in the construction of the new Kidbrooke Park Primary School.
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Reducing traffic for a safer, cleaner borough
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.
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Taking action to ease traffic congestion on Trafalgar Road
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.
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Construction to begin on Greenwich Park to Shooters Hill cycle route in September
Construction of the first phase of a Strategic Cycle Route through the centre of Royal Greenwich will begin in mid-September.
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Come to our virtual event to find out how your business can get 100% funding for apprenticeship training
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.
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Statement on vandalism of traffic barriers and abuse of staff in West Greenwich
Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said:
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CCTV traffic enforcement cameras coming to Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is introducing a network of CCTV enforcement cameras to enforce a range of moving traffic contraventions.
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Creating a new home for the Woolwich Common Community Centre
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.
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Trial to reduce traffic in West Greenwich to begin on 20 August
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.
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TfL and Greenwich announce fast-tracked plans for major new Cycleway in southeast London
Transport for London (TfL) and Royal Greenwich announce that plans to overhaul one of southeast London's most dangerous roads will be brought forward.
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One week left to have your say on a borough-wide Equality and Equity Charter
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.
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Royal Greenwich – It’s Time
A summer series of leisure, learning, culture and events is coming to Royal Greenwich.
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Thank you, Royal Greenwich
The Leader of the Council thanks local organisations and residents for working together during the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrates businesses and attractions reopening.
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Twenty-four community projects to benefit from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund
Applications for Round 3 of the scheme have been shortlisted and prioritised by the council.
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Royal Greenwich leisure centres are reopening
The government has announced that from Saturday 25 July, leisure centres and gyms can re-open.
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Continuous crossings being installed in the borough
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.
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Have fun with the Silly Squad this summer
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.
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Remembering Srebrenica
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.
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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.
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Leader’s blog: Cycling, culture and cars!
It’s been a busy first week for us here at the Council, and 2020 has started with a bang in Royal Greenwich.
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Statement on Lee Rigby Memorial
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.
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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
