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  • The Council shocked and appalled by suspected murder of two boys Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 28th November 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is shocked and appalled by the suspected murder of two 16-year-old boys in the Abbey Wood area on Saturday 26 November.

  • The photograph shows 16 women either standing or sitting in one photo.

    Meet the amazing women working locally to tackle violence against women and girls

    Published: Thursday, 24th November 2022

    Friday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day 2022.

  • Image shows an illustration of a young woman with her back facing the viewer. Text on the image and on the woman's back reads: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. 71% of women in the UK have experienced public sexual harrassment.

    New Women’s Safety Plan launches on White Ribbon Day 2022

    Published: Thursday, 24th November 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has today launched its new Women’s Safety Plan in time for White Ribbon Day 2022.

  • Picture shows shisha inside a kitchen of Nine Lounge restaurant.

    Illegal shisha bar and owner found guilty of 14 charges

    Published: Thursday, 24th November 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has successfully prosecuted a restaurant operation as a shisha bar and found to be flouting serious smoking and fire safety regulations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Photograph of Sabina Nessa sat on a bench in front of some lavender bushes.

    Community comes together with the family of Sabina Nessa for a special walk in her memory

    Published: Thursday, 22nd September 2022

    Just over a year after Sabina Nessa was murdered while walking through a park in Kidbrooke, her family have organised a special walk of light in her honour. 

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands in solidarity with the family of Chris Kaba 

    Published: Friday, 16th September 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich extends its deepest condolences to the family of Chris Kaba following his shocking death last week.  

  • An image from Sabina Nessa's candle-light vigil in Kidbrooke last year.

    Remembering Sabina Nessa, a year after her death

    Published: Thursday, 8th September 2022

    Saturday 17 September marks one year since Sabina Nessa’s horrific murder in Kidbrooke. 

  • Councillors with residents of Barnfield

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich and DG Cities are clamping down on fly-tipping using state-of-the-art cameras

    Published: Friday, 19th August 2022

    State-of-the-art cameras are being installed on the Barnfield Estate in Plumstead, as part of a council crackdown on illegal rubbish dumping.  

  • Restaurant and shisha bar prosecuted for loud music

    Published: Friday, 19th August 2022

    A restaurant and shisha bar in Woolwich has been fined a total of £2,046.05 for late-night noise disturbances.  

  • Woolwich business fined for selling harmful cosmetics to customers

    Published: Wednesday, 20th July 2022

    A hair and beauty shop in Woolwich has been fined £5600 for selling illicit cosmetics which contain harmful ingredients.

  • Image shows local councillors from the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with the family of Tamim Ian Habimana, holding t-shirts saying 'Tamim's Legacy' in General Gordon Square, Woolwich

    Council pays tribute to Tamim Ian and pledges further support to tackle knife crime

    Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2022

    Family, friends and community leaders gathered in Woolwich, in solidarity with mothers who have lost their sons to knife crime, and to remember Tamim Ian Habimana, who was killed last year.

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich remembers Stephen Lawrence

    Published: Friday, 22nd April 2022

    Today marks 29 years since the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence.

  • Image of candles and placard at Sabina Nessa's vigil.

    Council honours Sabina Nessa's memory as killer sentenced to life

    Published: Friday, 8th April 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands together to condemn the horrific actions of Koci Selamaj, the man who brutally stole the life of Sabina Nessa in September last year.  

  • Children's shampoo not legal on the UK market

    Two cosmetic shops in Woolwich fined over £26,000 for selling potentially dangerous products for children

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

    Two shops in Woolwich have been fined a combined total of £26,673.70 for selling illicit cosmetics, including potentially dangerous products for children.

  • The Safer Estates team with Cllrs Danny Thorpe and Jackie Smith

    Royal Greenwich launches new enforcement team to help fight crime across council estates

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a new enforcement team to crackdown on crime across council estates in the borough.

  • The stolen COVID-19 memorial bench, mysteriously returned.

    COVID memorial bench mysteriously reappears after Council campaign

    Published: Friday, 18th February 2022

    A COVID-19 memorial bench, which was stolen from King George’s Field, outside Greenwich Cemetery on Monday, has mysteriously reappeared following a public campaign by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 

  • The new Woolwich Town Centre police team with Cllrs Danny Thorpe, Jackie Smith and John Fahy

    New police team launched in Woolwich Town Centre

    Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022

    A new, dedicated police team has been launched for Woolwich Town Centre to crack down on crime and keep our community safe.   

  • Report it to stop it campaign poster

    Putting the brakes on anti-social motorbike and moped riding in parks

    Published: Thursday, 13th January 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a campaign to tackle the rising problem of anti-social motorbike and moped riding in council parks and open spaces.

  • Have your say on Women's public safety

    Our next steps for tackling gender-based violence

    Published: Monday, 20th December 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich launches Women's Safety Survey.

  • Standing in front of a domestic abuse sign, from left to right are: Stacy Smith, Cllr Danny Thorpe, Clive Efford MP, Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, Suha Al-Khayyat, Mary Otuko and Adale, male advocate from Forward UK

    “This is a men’s issue”: The Royal Borough of Greenwich vows to tackle the root causes of gender-based violence

    Published: Monday, 29th November 2021

    Last night, Royal Greenwich councillors, residents, local organisations and businesses came together to stand against gender-based violence for White Ribbon Day 2021.

  • Council condemns firework violence and appeals to parents

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd November 2021

    We are appalled by the violence which erupted in Woolwich Town Centre on Sunday evening.

  • A hand holds the trans pride flag. Text reads 'Say no to Transphobia'

    Royal Greenwich stands together against transphobic hate for Hate Crime Awareness Week

    Published: Monday, 11th October 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands together against hate during Hate Crime Awareness Week 2021.

  • The council is appalled by the senseless murder of Sabina Nessa

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is shocked and devastated by the awful murder of Sabina Nessa.

  • Call Crimestoppers anon line 0800 555 111

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich and partners committed to tackling serious violence

    Published: Friday, 9th July 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Metropolitan Police, and the wider Safer Greenwich Partnership, are working together to tackle serious youth violence.

  • Refugees are welcome in Royal Greenwich! 

    Published: Thursday, 17th June 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proud to welcome and stand up for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.

  • A missing gully cover in Eltham

    Drain cover thieves costing taxpayers hundreds of pounds in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 10th May 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for the public’s help to catch gully thieves operating in the area.

  • We’re cracking down on businesses flouting COVID-19 restrictions

    Published: Friday, 19th March 2021

    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.

  • No place for hate crime in Royal Greenwich

    Have you been a victim of hate crime in Royal Greenwich?

    Published: Monday, 1st March 2021

    We're carrying out a survey to hear from people who have experienced or witnessed hate crime in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  • Council issues fine to club in breach of the lockdown rules

    Published: Wednesday, 18th November 2020

    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.

  • 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).

  • We must keep on protecting eachother

    New social distancing rules from 14 September

    Published: Friday, 11th September 2020

    The government has announced new social distancing rules, effective from Monday 14 September, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Electric scooter on off road track

    Safer ways to travel

    Published: Monday, 24th August 2020

    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.

  • Tell us what you think of our proposed protection orders to tackle ASB

    Published: Friday, 7th August 2020

    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.

  • Have your say on our Licensing Policy

    Published: Monday, 20th July 2020

    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.

  • Silhouette of party goers

    It's (not yet) time to party

    Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020

    We're being extra vigilant after a growing number of unlicensed music events, block parties and illegal gatherings across London and the wider UK.

  • Beware of scammers

    Published: Monday, 29th June 2020

    We’re urging residents and local businesses to beware of scammers who want to cheat people out of their hard-earned money. 

  • Counterfeit hand sanitiser

    Millions of substandard masks and thousands of fake hand sanitisers seized

    Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020

    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.

  • Specialist police officers and Council officers pictured in Woolwich Town Hall

    The lockdown has not stopped the fight against crime in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Tuesday, 5th May 2020

    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.

  • Safer Spaces team with Cllr Smith Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Community Safety

    New enforcement service issues 150 fines within two days of launching

    Published: Monday, 9th March 2020

    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.

  • 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.

  • Closure order for ‘cuckooed’ property in Plumstead

    Published: Thursday, 12th December 2019

    We have won a closure order for a property in Plumstead, to tackle the persistent anti-social behaviour and criminal activity taking place there.

  • Fireworks display of yellow and white bright light against the dark night's sky.

    Remember, remember… to stay safe on bonfire night!

    Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019

    Bonfire night is fast approaching, so we'll start to see the sky get lit up with brilliant bursts of light.

  • Image of a hand holding alcohol bottle with a red crossed out circle in front of it.

    Alcohol ban in Woolwich town centre has been renewed

    Published: Friday, 12th July 2019

    We can continue to address street drinking and anti-social behaviour in Woolwich town centre, with the renewal of our alcohol ban.

  • Stamping out illegal tobacco in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 1st July 2019

    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.

  • Eltham Townwatch logo, Eltham Townwatch is written in white letters against a blue background.

    New app launches in Eltham to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

    Published: Tuesday, 25th June 2019

    We have launched a new app for local businesses, community groups and partners, to help make Eltham town centre safer and more welcoming.

  • We're helping to get people off the streets

    Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019

    We’re helping to get people off the streets with our Street Pop Project in Woolwich.

  • We stand in solidarity with our Muslim community

    Published: Monday, 25th March 2019

    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. 

  • Community payback service user painting a wall.

    Offenders are helping to make a difference with community payback

    Published: Monday, 18th March 2019

    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.

  • Image of the word fraud written in white writing with a red cross over it

    Fraudster is convicted after £9,000 rent scam in Woolwich

    Published: Thursday, 28th February 2019

    A man who scammed £9,000 from vulnerable victims by illegally letting a flat in Woolwich has been convicted of fraud and money laundering.

  • Young girl smoking

    No cigarettes for minors after our successful operation with the Met Police

    Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019

    Our undercover operation with the Met Police to test local retailers ended well this week, when all shopkeepers refused to sell cigarettes to minors.

  • The main image of the campaign poster is a hand holding the strings of a puppet and this is essentially what coercive control is.

    New campaign highlights the hidden face of domestic abuse

    Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019

    Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. That’s the message behind our new campaign to highlight coercive control.

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