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We’re cracking down on businesses flouting COVID-19 restrictions
The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Environmental Health and Trading Standards teams have served 11 prohibition notices to local businesses caught breaking COVID-19 restrictions since January.
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Have you been a victim of hate crime in Royal Greenwich?
We're carrying out a survey to hear from people who have experienced or witnessed hate crime in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Council issues fine to club in breach of the lockdown rules
A club in Woolwich has been fined £3,000 and runs the risk of losing its licence after council officers and the police identified the venue operating in breach of lockdown restrictions.
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Five landlords hit with a £5,000 fine each
Five landlords in Royal Greenwich have each been handed a £5,000 fine for failing to license their house in multiple occupation (HMO).
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New social distancing rules from 14 September
The government has announced new social distancing rules, effective from Monday 14 September, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Safer ways to travel
Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, have become increasingly popular, but many people may be unaware that it’s currently illegal to use them in any public space in the UK.
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Tell us what you think of our proposed protection orders to tackle ASB
We're asking people who live, work, or study in Royal Greenwich to share their views on the introduction of new public space protection orders (PSPOs) to help tackle anti-social issues.
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Have your say on our Licensing Policy
We’re updating our policy which sets out how we regulate businesses that sell or supply alcohol, provide entertainment or late-night refreshments in the borough and we want you to have your say.
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It's (not yet) time to party
We're being extra vigilant after a growing number of unlicensed music events, block parties and illegal gatherings across London and the wider UK.
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Beware of scammers
We’re urging residents and local businesses to beware of scammers who want to cheat people out of their hard-earned money.
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Millions of substandard masks and thousands of fake hand sanitisers seized
Since the pandemic started, London Trading Standards teams have seized 6.5 million sub-standard face masks and 8,000 counterfeit hand sanitisers at Heathrow, to protect consumers.
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The lockdown has not stopped the fight against crime in Royal Greenwich
Working together, the police and our enforcement officers carried out an operation on Friday 1 May, which resulted in 18 arrests and a number of weapon seizures in Royal Greenwich.
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New enforcement service issues 150 fines within two days of launching
We’ve officially launched our new Safer Spaces service which aims to tackle enviro-crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough, and they’ve already issued 150 fines within two days of launching.
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Help make Royal Greenwich a better place to live
To improve standards in private rented properties, we are proposing to introduce Selective Licensing in a designated area within the borough.
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Social housing providers make a pledge to ensure there is ‘No Home for Harm’
We launched the No Home for Harm pledge today with social landlords across the borough.
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Closure order for ‘cuckooed’ property in Plumstead
We have won a closure order for a property in Plumstead, to tackle the persistent anti-social behaviour and criminal activity taking place there.
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Remember, remember… to stay safe on bonfire night!
Bonfire night is fast approaching, so we'll start to see the sky get lit up with brilliant bursts of light.
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Alcohol ban in Woolwich town centre has been renewed
We can continue to address street drinking and anti-social behaviour in Woolwich town centre, with the renewal of our alcohol ban.
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Stamping out illegal tobacco in Royal Greenwich
We're highlighting how criminals are reaping in over £100 million a year from London’s trade in illegal tobacco, and undermining efforts to support smokers to quit, as part of Stamp It Out London.
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New app launches in Eltham to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour
We have launched a new app for local businesses, community groups and partners, to help make Eltham town centre safer and more welcoming.
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We're helping to get people off the streets
We’re helping to get people off the streets with our Street Pop Project in Woolwich.
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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.
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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.
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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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No cigarettes for minors after our successful operation with the Met Police
Our undercover operation with the Met Police to test local retailers ended well this week, when all shopkeepers refused to sell cigarettes to minors.
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New campaign highlights the hidden face of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. That’s the message behind our new campaign to highlight coercive control.
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