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Cannabis seized in raid on Woolwich bakery
Four people have been arrested and over 100 bags of cannabis seized following a raid of Dvine Cakes and Food in Woolwich.
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Council launches £70,000 fund to tackle crime in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a new scheme to combat crime including anti-social behaviour, violence and burglary, by supporting local businesses across the borough.
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Safe hubs opened to help victims of crime in Royal Greenwich
In our continued efforts to ensure everyone in Royal Greenwich feels safe, the Council has opened safe spaces across the borough for people to go when they need help.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich responds to the Casey Report
“We are appalled yet unsurprised by the findings in the Casey Report, which detail the extent to which the Metropolitan Police has failed Londoners."
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Woolwich wholesaler business slapped with fines for selling illicit cosmetics
A business in Woolwich has been fined nearly £13,000 for selling illegal cosmetics, including dangerous products for children.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich wins top prize in enforcement at Keep Britain Tidy Awards 2023!
The Royal Borough of Greenwich picked up one of the biggest prizes of the night at this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards.
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The Council shocked and appalled by suspected murder of two boys Royal Greenwich
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.
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Meet the amazing women working locally to tackle violence against women and girls
Friday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day 2022.
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New Women’s Safety Plan launches on White Ribbon Day 2022
End violence against women and girls. 71% of women in the UK have experienced public sexual harrassment.
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Illegal shisha bar and owner found guilty of 14 charges
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.
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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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Royal Greenwich steps up protection of private tenants
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has introduced a new selective licensing scheme.
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Community comes together with the family of Sabina Nessa for a special walk in her memory
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.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands in solidarity with the family of Chris Kaba
The Royal Borough of Greenwich extends its deepest condolences to the family of Chris Kaba following his shocking death last week.
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Remembering Sabina Nessa, a year after her death
Saturday 17 September marks one year since Sabina Nessa’s horrific murder in Kidbrooke.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich and DG Cities are clamping down on fly-tipping using state-of-the-art cameras
State-of-the-art cameras are being installed on the Barnfield Estate in Plumstead, as part of a council crackdown on illegal rubbish dumping.
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Restaurant and shisha bar prosecuted for loud music
A restaurant and shisha bar in Woolwich has been fined a total of £2,046.05 for late-night noise disturbances.
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Woolwich business fined for selling harmful cosmetics to customers
A hair and beauty shop in Woolwich has been fined £5600 for selling illicit cosmetics which contain harmful ingredients.
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Council pays tribute to Tamim Ian and pledges further support to tackle knife crime
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.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich remembers Stephen Lawrence
Today marks 29 years since the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence.
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Council honours Sabina Nessa's memory as killer sentenced to life
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.
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Two cosmetic shops in Woolwich fined over £26,000 for selling potentially dangerous products for children
Two shops in Woolwich have been fined a combined total of £26,673.70 for selling illicit cosmetics, including potentially dangerous products for children.
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Royal Greenwich launches new enforcement team to help fight crime across council estates
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a new enforcement team to crackdown on crime across council estates in the borough.
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COVID memorial bench mysteriously reappears after Council campaign
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.
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New police team launched in Woolwich Town Centre
A new, dedicated police team has been launched for Woolwich Town Centre to crack down on crime and keep our community safe.
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Putting the brakes on anti-social motorbike and moped riding in parks
Report it to stop it. Report dangerous, anti-social moped or motorbike riding.
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Our next steps for tackling gender-based violence
The Royal Borough of Greenwich launches Women's Safety Survey.
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“This is a men’s issue”: The Royal Borough of Greenwich vows to tackle the root causes of gender-based violence
Last night, Royal Greenwich councillors, residents, local organisations and businesses came together to stand against gender-based violence for White Ribbon Day 2021.
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Council condemns firework violence and appeals to parents
We are appalled by the violence which erupted in Woolwich Town Centre on Sunday evening.
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Royal Greenwich stands together against transphobic hate for Hate Crime Awareness Week
The Royal Borough of Greenwich stands together against hate during Hate Crime Awareness Week 2021.
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The council is appalled by the senseless murder of Sabina Nessa
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is shocked and devastated by the awful murder of Sabina Nessa.
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich and partners committed to tackling serious violence
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Metropolitan Police, and the wider Safer Greenwich Partnership, are working together to tackle serious youth violence.
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Refugees are welcome in Royal Greenwich!
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proud to welcome and stand up for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
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Drain cover thieves costing taxpayers hundreds of pounds in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for the public’s help to catch gully thieves operating in the area.
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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.
