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  • Royal Greenwich welcomes new Housing Champions!

    Royal Greenwich welcomes new Housing Champions!

    Published: Monday, 20th February 2023

    On Tuesday 7 February, Council tenants across Royal Greenwich received their Housing Champion training certificates.

  • Cllr Dominic Mbag, Leader Cllr Anthony Okereke, Cllr Asli Mohammed, Member for Regeneration Cllr Aidan Smith

    Coming to Woolwich: 352 homes for people on the housing waiting list

    Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022

    Work has started on a 766-home housing regeneration project in Woolwich, which includes 352 homes to be made available at truly affordable rents to local people on the housing waiting list. 

  • Royal Greenwich steps up protection of private tenants

    Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has introduced a new selective licensing scheme.

  • Councillor Aidan Smith, Councillor Jo Van den Broek, Leader of the Council Councillor Anthony Okereke, and members of the Pocket Living development team in high-visibility jackets in front of a digger at the Heights building site.

    Ground broken for new reduced price homes in Charlton

    Published: Monday, 13th June 2022

    A ceremony marking the start of construction work on 48 new homes which will be sold to local residents at a reduced price was held last week in Charlton. 

  • Leader of the council Councillor Danny Thorpe with cabinet members and councillors marking the completion of Tinity Walk in Woolwich.

    Leader marks completion of 684 homes in Woolwich in first phase of three estate redevelopment

    Published: Thursday, 18th November 2021

    The Leader of Royal Borough of Greenwich Councillor Danny Thorpe has marked the completion of Trinity Walk, a £100m housing development in Woolwich off Brookhill Road, at a resident family fun day.

  • Cllrs Denise Scott-McDonald and Sarah Merrill witness the first borehole drilling at Ernest Dence Estate, Greenwich, to fit highly innovative water-source heat pumps

    Royal Greenwich housing estates to get innovative heat pump as part of trailblazing scheme to tackle climate emergency

    Published: Monday, 8th November 2021

    Borehole drilling commences at the Council's Ernest Dence Estate, Greenwich, to fit highly innovative water-source heat pumps.

  • Housing and Homelessness Strategy

    Have your say on our new draft Housing and Homelessness Strategy

    Published: Tuesday, 25th May 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich launches consultation for ambitious five-year plan to tackle the housing crisis.

  • Wildflowers in the Abbey Wood estate planted in early 2020

    Flowers, bat boxes and more - we're re-wilding our estates!

    Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020

    By spring 2021, 11 of the Borough’s estates are going to be surrounded by sea of yellow, as 9,000 new daffodil bulbs will be in bloom!

  • HMO in disrepair

    Five landlords hit with a £5,000 fine each

    Published: Friday, 25th September 2020

    Five landlords in Royal Greenwich have each been handed a £5,000 fine for failing to license their house in multiple occupation (HMO).

  • Statement regarding the disposal of Rose Garden

    Published: Monday, 21st September 2020

    Following a public consultation on the space known as the ‘Rose Garden’ (Blackwall Lane, SE10), the Council has decided not to proceed with its proposed disposal of the land.

  • Cllrs Thorpe and Okereke visit Woodpecker Gardens

    Celebrating our affordable housing success!

    Published: Monday, 21st September 2020

    Royal Greenwich is celebrating a partnership with Meridian Home Start which has now provided brand new homes for over 60 families and individuals previously on housing waiting lists.

  • Cllr Okereke speaks to residents about the eviction ban being lifted

    Published: Friday, 18th September 2020

    Evictions were paused to protect tenants during the pandemic, but the government is planning to lift the eviction ban on 20 September.

  • Moving travellers on

    Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020

    We took action and moved travellers on from Woolwich Common

  • Rogue landlords fined a combined total of £40,000

    Published: Wednesday, 1st July 2020

    Four landlords in Royal Greenwich have each been fined £10,000 for letting out an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO).

  • Woodpecker Gardens

    New affordable homes get a "virtual viewing"

    Published: Friday, 26th June 2020

    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".

  • Campaign image of illustrated houses and text reading 'Help make Royal Greenwich a better place to live' in the colours red and white

    Help make Royal Greenwich a better place to live

    Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

    To improve standards in private rented properties, we are proposing to introduce Selective Licensing in a designated area within the borough.

  • Leader of the Council Cllr Danny Thorpe and representatives from L&Q, Optivo, Southern Housing Group, PA Housing, Charlton Triangle Homes, Peabody, Hexagon and Moat, signing the pledge.

    Social housing providers make a pledge to ensure there is ‘No Home for Harm’

    Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020

    We launched the No Home for Harm pledge today with social landlords across the borough.

  • Greenwich Energy Hero app

    Save energy, get rewards and support a local charity

    Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2020

    Show your support for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, the Mayor’s chosen charity for this year, and save energy in the process.

  • Could you become a Live Well community champion?

    Published: Tuesday, 31st December 2019

    The search is on for Live Well community champions from within the Nepalese community, to volunteer for a new project that raises awareness of private sector housing issues.

  • After picture of Kingsman Parade underpass.

    Kingsman Parade underpass gets a revamp

    Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019

    Following a revamp, we've improved the look and feel of the underpass that joins the homes at Woolwich Dockyard to Kingsman Parade.

  • Statement on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

    Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019

    Statement from Cllr Chris Kirby, Cabinet Member for Housing.

  • Picture of the smart thermostat remote control on a table, next to two plants.

    Calling all Flamsteed Estate residents

    Published: Friday, 16th August 2019

    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.

  • Female hand holding a white and silver iPhone, which displays the Energy Hero app.

    Save electricity to earn rewards

    Published: Tuesday, 13th August 2019

    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.

  • Trinity Walk topping out ceremony phase 3 June 2019

    Topping out ceremony Trinity Walk in Woolwich

    Published: Monday, 1st July 2019

    Topping out ceremony marks major milestone reached at Lovell London Trinity Walk in Woolwich.

  • Smiling teenage girl with silver headphones on, sitting on a cream sofa, holding a white laptop.

    Help improve internet connectivity in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 26th June 2019

    We would like everyone who lives or works in the borough to complete a survey about the quality of broadband services.

  • Ribbon cutting

    Residents receive keys to new brand homes on former Woolwich Estate

    Published: Friday, 14th June 2019

    The Leader of the Council Cllr Danny Thorpe and Cllr Chris Kirby, Cabinet Member for Housing presented six families with keys to their new homes at Vaile Court, in Woolwich, on Wednesday 12 June 2019.

  • Fraudster couple ordered to pay almost £11,000 for tenancy fraud

    Published: Wednesday, 8th May 2019

    A fraudster couple has been ordered to pay almost £11,000 for falsely obtaining a two-bedroom council property in Lee, despite owning a three-bedroom house in Sittingbourne.

  • New affordable homes are being built in Charlton

    Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019

    We've started building 32 new affordable homes in Charlton; Woodpecker Gardens is the second site being developed by Meridian Home Start, which is funded by the council. 

  • Restaurant banned from selling alcohol due to late night noise

    Published: Friday, 11th January 2019

    A Greenwich restaurant can no longer serve alcohol after repeatedly staying open late and keeping neighbours awake.

  • Illegal subletting costs salon owner £42,000

    Published: Friday, 4th January 2019

    A tenant found guilty of subletting her three-bedroom council flat in Plumstead has been ordered to pay a £42,000 fine.

  • Thousands of pounds available for Woolwich Estates community projects

    Published: Thursday, 20th December 2018

    A grants scheme for park improvements, community gardens, events and more on Woolwich estates is inviting bids.

  • Have your say - should Royal Borough land be sold to pay for new Council homes?

    Published: Monday, 26th November 2018

    We've launched a consultation on whether four plots of Royal Greenwich land on three estates should be sold for low cost housing. 

  • Landlords - get a licence, not a fine.

    Published: Friday, 23rd November 2018

    We are calling on landlords and tenants to get clued up on rental regulations - or risk losing out.

  • Advice event for people who live in or near private rented accommodation on 4 October

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018

    A free drop-in event aimed at neighbours or tenants of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is being hosted by the Royal Borough of Greenwich on Thursday.

  • Students encouraged to check their private landlord is licensed

    Published: Friday, 28th September 2018

    Students living in private shared accommodation in the Royal Borough of Greenwich are being encouraged to check that their landlord is licensed.

  • 14 month jail sentence for housing association tenant caught subletting

    Published: Monday, 17th September 2018

    On 3 September 2018, Mr Anthony Rose, 45, was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment for illegally subletting his housing association property for over six years.

  • Statement on the Government's Housing Green Paper

    Published: Wednesday, 15th August 2018

    Statement by Cllr Danny Thorpe and Cllr Chris Kirby.

  • £1.3 million works to rejuvenate the Flowers Estate

    Published: Monday, 23rd July 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing nearly £1.3m to improve communal areas.

  • Fraudsters to pay almost £32,000 for subletting Housing Association property

    Published: Wednesday, 6th June 2018

    A married couple were ordered to undertake 200 hours each of unpaid work in the community for having illegally sublet their Charlton Triangle Homes property for over 10 years.

  • Three-year extension for illegal travellers' site ban

    Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018

    A three-year extension to its ban on illegal travellers' camps in all its parks has been secured by the Royal Borough.

  • More affordable homes on the way

    Published: Friday, 16th March 2018

    Plans for three additional sites to build affordable homes have been approved.

  • Council tenancy fraudster ordered to repay £87,000

    Published: Friday, 2nd March 2018

    A man who lied in order to obtain a council house has been ordered by a Judge to make the repayment in damages to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  • Royal Greenwich pledges more money for adult social care and tackling homelessness

    Published: Thursday, 1st March 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has set its Council Tax rates and budget for the coming year.

  • Statement regarding letters to register a House in Multiple Occupation

    Published: Thursday, 22nd February 2018

    The Council recently wrote to a number of home owners advising them that their property had been identified as an HMO. Some of these letters went to the wrong address.

  • Strong action taken as the Royal Borough forces travellers to leave

    Published: Friday, 16th February 2018

    Swift joint action by Council and police officers forced travellers to quickly leave two sites in the Royal Borough.

  • Fraudster jailed for £45,000 council tax scam

    Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018

    The fraudster sold forged university documentation and was jailed for 18 months following an investigation by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  • Ground-breaking on new affordable homes for Eltham

    Published: Thursday, 1st February 2018

    Work has started on an ambitious house building programme on Rochester Way that will provide 29 new affordable homes to rent in Eltham.

  • Better housing promised in learning disability housing strategy

    Published: Wednesday, 31st January 2018

    More adapted homes will be built and improvements made to existing homes as part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich's five year housing strategy for people with learning disabilities.

  • Landlord fined for sub-standard home for elderly couple

    Published: Monday, 29th January 2018

    A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 after an elderly couple's home was found to have a catalogue of issues including broken electric storage heaters, mould and cracked roof tiles.

  • Report illegal traveller camps

    Published: Thursday, 18th January 2018

    Residents are being urged to report any suspected illegal encampments on land owned by the Royal Borough following a three month ban.

  • Centre to help rough sleepers launched by Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 12th January 2018

    The new centre will help rough sleepers with complex needs get back on their feet.

  • Swap your way to a better home in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Thursday, 11th January 2018

    The Mutual Exchange scheme helps council tenants find a home to better suit their needs.

  • Nowhere in Royal Greenwich for rogue landlords to hide

    Published: Wednesday, 27th December 2017

    The first online database aims to protect private renters from being exploited.

  • Three month ban on unlawful encampments secured

    Published: Tuesday, 19th December 2017

    The ban, secured at the High Court, is for encampments on Council owned land.

  • Landlords warned all homes with multiple occupants in the Royal Borough must be licensed

    Published: Thursday, 23rd November 2017

    The Royal Borough is raising awareness about new licensing requirements for rental properties.

  • Illegal subletting costs former council tenant £11,700

    Published: Monday, 20th November 2017

    Marco Travez was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and ordered to pay the Royal Borough of Greenwich his rental profit.

  • Tenancy fraudster sentenced to prison

    Published: Monday, 13th November 2017

    James Maties was given 22 months in prison for using stolen credit cards to pay his Council Tax with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  • Prison sentence for tenancy fraudster caught subletting

    Published: Thursday, 2nd November 2017

    The fraudster was given a 12-month sentence for subletting his council property.

  • Change of planning rules for new Houses in Multiple Occupation

    Published: Tuesday, 26th September 2017

    The change affects landlords converting homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

  • Improve your skills around the home by signing up for a DIY course

    Published: Wednesday, 20th September 2017

    The free courses are available for council tenants and leaseholders.

  • Discount for landlords who sign up early for new licensing scheme

    Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2017

    Royal Greenwich is licensing all Houses in Multiple Occupation from 1 October 2017.

  • Housing Association tenant caught subletting gets suspended sentence and fines

    Published: Friday, 8th September 2017

    Charlton Triangle tenant gets a two year suspended sentence for subletting.

  • Royal Greenwich is home to second largest number of new affordable housing in London

    Published: Thursday, 24th August 2017

    A recent report revealed the Royal Borough delivered the homes in 2015-16.

  • Royal Borough cracks down on landlords who ignore fire safety

    Published: Monday, 24th July 2017

    Help improve safety by reporting landlords who don't provide secure homes in good condition.

  • Council reassures tenants over fire safety

    Published: Wednesday, 12th July 2017

    All Council high rise buildings comply with current fire safety standards. Read the FAQs.

  • New homes given the go ahead by Royal Borough

    Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017

    Planning approval given for second wave of Meridian Home Start new homes.

  • Fraudster fined £135,000 for illegally subletting

    Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2017

    The 50-year-old man from Charlton has been ordered to pay back the money in compensation.

  • Reassurance given to residents on fire safety

    Published: Monday, 19th June 2017

    Everyone at the Royal Borough remains deeply saddened by the devastating fire and tragic loss of life at Grenfell Tower, the extent of which is still unfolding.

  • Council releases statement on fire safety in high-rise housing

    Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017

    Read the Royal Borough's statement and help support Grenfell Tower residents.

  • New affordable homes to be built in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 28th April 2017

    Meridian Home Start Ltd to build just over 200 homes on three sites.

  • Additional licensing approved for all Houses in Multiple Occupation

    Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2017

    The licensing extension will ensure that more tenants have properly managed homes.

  • Royal Borough and YMCA in partnership to provide new homes

    Published: Tuesday, 7th February 2017

    A new low rent housing scheme is now available for 18 to 34 year olds.

  • Housing association tenant prosecuted for subletting

    Published: Monday, 6th February 2017

    Partnership working leads to successful prosecution and repayment of over £4,000.

  • Scunthorpe landlord prosecuted for claiming Royal Greenwich council housing

    Published: Friday, 3rd February 2017

    A man was prosecuted for tenancy fraud and ordered to pay back more than £29,000.

  • Woman convicted of £71,000 tenancy fraud

    Published: Friday, 3rd February 2017

    A woman has been prosecuted for subletting a council property for over a decade.

  • Give us your views on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) licensing

    Published: Monday, 30th January 2017

    You don't have long left to complete the consultation on licensing proposals for HMOs.

  • Prohibition Order served to rogue landlord

    Published: Thursday, 19th January 2017

    The landlord was renting a tiny, sub-standard flat to an elderly couple.

  • Prison sentence for right to buy fraudster

    Published: Wednesday, 21st December 2016

    The man attempted to fraudulently purchase a Royal Borough of Greenwich council home.

  • Improvements made to homes in Well Hall Road

    Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2016

    Warmer, safer and modern homes for 45 families thanks to £1.5m of investment.

  • Illegal House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord fined £2900

    Published: Friday, 9th December 2016

    The rogue landlord was found guilty of seven separate charges relating to the HMO.

  • Change to 'pay to stay' housing policy welcomed by Royal Borough of Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2016

    The implementation of the rates for higher income tenants is to be made optional.

  • Councillors join apprentices to make home improvements

    Published: Monday, 5th December 2016

    The 'Back to Floor' event took place on 1 December.

  • Topping out celebration for 1,500 home Woolwich development

    Published: Wednesday, 30th November 2016

    The structure of the first apartment of Trinity Walk development has been completed.

  • Have your say on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) licensing

    Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2016

    We want to hear your views on licensing proposals for HMOs.

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