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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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Have your say on proposed plans for a new SEND facility in Eltham
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proposing to build a new Transitional Learning Centre (TLC) for young people up to the age of 25 aiming for completion in 2025.
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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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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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New ultrafast digital connectivity launched in Royal Greenwich!
An exciting new partnership has been launched which will see Royal Greenwich become one of the most digitally connected parts of the country.
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Five local artists selected to create unique new murals in Woolwich Town Centre
Paige Denham, Ellen Strachan, Haffeera Cader Saul, Marc Drostle; and Lison Sabrina Musset and Joseph Ijoyemi The Collective Makers have been selected by the Council to create five unique murals.
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Demolition underway for new Woolwich leisure centre
Royal Greenwich Councillors visited the site of the new Woolwich leisure centre on Wednesday 9 November to see how preparations for a new state of the art leisure centre are going.
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Exciting programme of cultural events and activities announced for Woolwich
An exciting programme of free events and activities including a drawing workshop, exhibitions and an architecture course has been announced as part of the Woolwich Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).
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Five newly refurbished playgrounds reopen across Royal Greenwich
Five Royal Greenwich playgrounds have been reopened across the borough following extensive refurbishment works.
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More funding and call out for artists to bring history of Woolwich alive
More funding announced for a two-year culture and arts project, to attract more people back to Woolwich town centre and a call our for artists to create murals.
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Council opens Woolwich Front Room creative community space on Powis Street
Royal Greenwich Councillors have officially unveiled the Woolwich Front Room, a new creative community space in the heart of the town centre.
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Have your say on design proposals for Woolwich town centre
We’re asking local people for their feedback on exciting design proposals that aim to revitalise Woolwich town centre.
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Help shape proposals to improve Woolwich town centre
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking local residents, businesses and community groups for feedback to help shape the future of Woolwich town centre.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich instates COVID-19 memorial benches in 23 parks and open spaces
Today the Royal Borough of Greenwich officially opened the first of 23 memorial benches, dedicated to those who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Woolwich town centre businesses in line for multi-million-pound boost to recapture town’s historic heritage
Woolwich town centre is set to receive a makeover. The Royal Borough of Greenwich in partnership with Historic England is giving business owners an opportunity to rejuvenate their signage and shop fro
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Plumstead is putting on a new front
Royal Greenwich councillors and local businesses recently met to see the progress made on a council-led regeneration scheme in Plumstead.
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Woolwich leisure centre scheme: have your say
Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing in a brand-new state-of-the-art leisure centre fronting General Gordon Square in the heart of Woolwich town centre.
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Housing development partner announced on Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme
More affordable homes come a step closer in Woolwich as the council names The Hill Group as development partner on its Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme.
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Woolwich Speaks as epic new poem is unveiled in a poetry street trail
Specially commissioned poem celebrating Woolwich unveiled in a street trail and film.
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Exciting new temporary community events space to launch in Woolwich - but we need your feedback
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be launching Woolwich Front Room – a creative community events space on Powis Street as part of regeneration of Woolwich town centre.
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Positive plans for Plumstead: new shop-fronts on High Street and White Hart Road gets a makeover
The first phase of eleven redesigned shop-fronts along Plumstead High Street have all received planning permission. Works will start later this year.
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Future High Street Fund for Woolwich town centre
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has received over £17million in Government funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to boost Woolwich town centre.
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Feedback on Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme announced as demolition on site begins
A 25 metre swimming pool and café are among the top facilities residents have welcomed in the latest consultation on the new Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme.
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Work starts on site to create a new home for Woolwich Common Community Centre
Ground was broken at Leslie Smith Square, Woolwich, today by the Cabinet Member for Culture, Communities and Equalities Cllr Adel Khaireh; and Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Anthony Okereke.
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Local writer narrates new High Street Tale for Woolwich in new podcast
A new short story, In Between Days, by local writer Merrie Joy Williams and set in Woolwich, is released as a podcast today.
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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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Woolwich town centre to be given a new lease of life
Woolwich is one of 68 high streets across England, and one of only five in London, set to benefit from the £95 million government-funded High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme.
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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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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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Woolwich Works construction to continue during the coronavirus outbreak
The government has written to all construction companies confirming that, where it is safe to do so, construction activities should continue during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Plumstead regeneration: businesses to get a boost with shop front improvements
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is giving businesses along Plumstead High Street the opportunity to spruce up their shop fronts with up to 90 per cent of the costs paid for.
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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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Eltham gets a pizza of the action
Following on from the successful launch of Vue and Nandos in Eltham, Pizza Express is the next household name to open its doors as part of the Council’s high street cinema and restaurant complex.
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Have your say on our draft strategy to guide change in Woolwich town centre
We’re currently in the process of developing an Urban Design and Public Realm Strategy for Woolwich town centre and we’re inviting you to share your views of our ideas.
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Vote for your favourite community project
The public vote is now open for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund.
