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Deadline extended for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards Nominations
The nomination deadline for the Best of Royal Greenwich Awards has been extended. Businesses now have until Wednesday 27 September 2023 to make a nomination.
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Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2023 Applications Open!
The nominations for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2023 are now open until Wednesday 20 September – and we want as many businesses as possible to apply!
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We want your thoughts on our plans for street trading in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is calling for residents and businesses to have their say on new proposals for our Draft Street Trading Policy to be used across the borough.
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Make the most of your summer evenings with Woolwich Lates
The Woolwich Lates programme is heating up this summer, featuring a series of free events to encourage people of all ages to make the best of everything Woolwich has to offer in the evening.
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Celebrating co-operatives in Royal Greenwich
Co-op Fortnight is in full swing – running until 2 July.
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Street Trading Policy
Today the Council's Cabinet took the decision to make a timely review of its existing Street Trading Policy from 2015.
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Learning with Queercircle
In June 2022, new LGBTQ+-led charity Queercircle opened their first ever permanent home on Greenwich Peninsula.
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Celebrating women in business
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we caught up with six of the women leading the brilliant businesses in Royal Greenwich that won, or were shortlisted for, the Business Awards in 2022 and 2021.
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Sparks fly at first Woolwich Lates event
Hundreds of residents and visitors came together in General Gordon Square for the first event of the Woolwich Lates programme, a special extended edition of family-friendly event Holiday Fun Friday.
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Grants to help businesses become Living Wage Employers
A new initiative to help businesses in Royal Greenwich to gain Living Wage Employer accreditation has been allocated £36,000 by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Your business may be eligible for funding to cover the cost of training an apprentice!
This National Apprenticeship Week (6 to 12 February), we are encouraging businesses in Royal Greenwich to take advantage of the Greenwich Access to Apprenticeships Fund.
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First London at Night Conference held in Woolwich
On Thursday 19 January, the event brought together leaders and decision-makers from across the city to Woolwich to answer the question: how do we create a fair, diverse and sustainable 24-hour city?
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Greenwich town centre set for a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration
On Saturday 21 January we’re inviting everyone to ring in Lunar New Year with an exciting programme of festivities across Greenwich town centre.
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With the countdown to Christmas well underway, why not look to your local high street to bag some bargains!
Ahead of Small Business Saturday, and with the festive season in full swing, we have rounded up some fantastic offers and discounts you can tap into right now with your Greenwich One Card.
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Shop small and make a big difference this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of December and this year it’s the 3rd of the month.
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Woolwich named as Mayor of London’s new Night Time Enterprise Zone to boost local businesses
The Council has successfully secured Mayor of London’s Night Time Enterprise Zone status for Woolwich. This sees £130,000 worth of funding awarded to the borough by the Mayor of London.
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Greenwich this October
Diwali celebrations in Royal Greenwich to be "better and brighter than ever".
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A new street entertainment policy for Royal Greenwich
Buskers can now easily sign up for a busking license via a form on our website.
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Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2022 winners revealed
The time is finally here. Following months of anticipation, the winners of the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards have been announced.
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Business Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced
The wait is over. Following a tough round of judging, we are excited to reveal the shortlist for the 2022 Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards.
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The Best of Royal Greenwich Awards are now open for nominations
Now in its fifth year, this annual celebration is an opportunity to recognise and showcase local businesses and their outstanding contributions to Royal Greenwich.
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Sign up to become a Love Your High Street business champion
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching Love Your High Street, a new campaign to help improve our high street environment, making it more attractive for shoppers and visitors.
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International Women's Day: in celebration of women-owned and women-led businesses in Royal Greenwich
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we're showcasing some of the women leading the brilliant businesses in Royal Greenwich which won, or were shortlisted for, the Greenwich Business Awards.
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After dark: Night Czar Amy Lamé visits the ‘lively and bustling’ night scene in Royal Greenwich
London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé paid a visit to Royal Greenwich on Thursday 3 March to find out more about the well-established and growing night-time scene in the borough.
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Andy Epps’s epic forty-seven years of fruit and veg heaven
This morning, Christmas eve not only heralds the last week of another year but also the end of 47 years of loyal service to Woolwich Town Centre from fruit and vegetable stall owner, Andy Epps.
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Two-pronged approach to lighten impact of COVID-19 Omicron variant on local businesses
We are deploying a two-pronged strategy to alleviate the financial pain inflicted on many local businesses over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, its Omicron variant.
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Grab some cosy autumn deals with the latest Greenwich One Card offers
Grab some cosy autumn deals with the latest Greenwich One Card offers
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Nominate your businesses for the Royal Greenwich Businesses Awards
It’s that time again when the businesses in Royal Greenwich get to show off what they’re made of.
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Open for business in Royal Greenwich
On 12 April life took a step closer to getting back to normal as leisure centres and businesses could finally re-open across Royal Greenwich as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
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Shop Local Royal Greenwich: time well spent
High streets around Royal Greenwich will be welcoming residents back on 12 April when non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England.
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Royal Greenwich Street Eats: support your local pubs and restaurants
Street Eats - places where you can enjoy food and drinks purchased from your favourite participating pubs and restaurants.
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Project Hope JustGiving page launched
A new Project Hope JustGiving fund has been launched by Charlton Athletic Community Trust to raise money to go towards supporting local NHS staff and patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visits Royal Borough of Greenwich
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, visited Greenwich Town Centre on Monday 7 December and was welcomed by the Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Cllr Danny Thorpe.
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Don't take away a £1,000 fine
This weekend, we will be visiting businesses across Royal Greenwich to ensure they are complying with the law that requires them to close at 10pm.
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New centre for self-driving vehicles finds a home in Woolwich
Passersby in Woolwich may have noticed a new purpose designed building – a national centre for the testing and development of new and innovative transport technologies such as automated vehicles.
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Businesses in Royal Greenwich urged to display track and trace QR codes and remain COVID-secure
With coronavirus cases rising recently in London, it is essential that businesses are remaining COVID-secure and following the necessary measures to keep everyone safe.
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Shortlist announced for the 2020 Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards
The shortlist for the 2020 Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards has been announced and the public vote is now open.
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Shop local for 2019’s Small Business Saturday
Support local traders this Small Business Saturday by taking a trip to your town centre and shopping locally on 7 December.
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Nominate yourself for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2020
Nominations are open for the Royal Greenwich Best of Business Awards 2020.
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Launch of the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2020
The Royal Greenwich Best of Business Awards launches on 4 December.
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Shop till you drop for Black History Month: African-Caribbean showcase pops-up at Made in Greenwich
As part of Black History Month, the Council is supporting local black female entrepreneurs to celebrate the contribution of BAME (black, Asian, minority ethnic) businesses in the borough.
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Woolwich one of Mayor of London’s selected locations to provide Brexit business advice
Woolwich Centre Library announced as one of the Mayor of London’s nine new London Growth Hub centres.
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Greenwich proves its small business friendly credentials with award’s shortlisting
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been shortlisted for the Small Business Friendly Borough Awards in the Best Programme to Reduce Impact of Crime on Small Businesses category.
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Fairtrade family fun
Find out how you can give farmers a sweet and fair deal at the Fairtrade family workshop on Sunday (10 March).
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Living Wage call by Royal Borough of Greenwich
Get accreditation for the London Living Wage and we will off-set your costs. That's the offer by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to local businesses to ensure workers receive fair pay.
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Woolwich Sunday Market to launch in Beresford Square
A new Sunday market is about to bring the best independent traders and street food to Woolwich.
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Advice event for people who live in or near private rented accommodation on 4 October
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.
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Trading standards save the home of two vulnerable siblings
Royal Borough trading standards officers helped prevent two siblings from losing their family home after they were befriended by rogue trader.
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Record tourist numbers mean great business for Royal Greenwich
Tourism in Royal Greenwich is currently at an all-time high.
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Business Awards boost success for local companies
Networking opportunities and the increase in brand awareness provided by the Best of Royal Greenwich Business awards have given a boost to participating businesses.
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Business is cleaning up in Woolwich
A new eatery is the latest business to invest in the future of Woolwich town centre.
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Ground-breaking begins on new cafe for the Slade
Work has begun on transforming an unused public convenience on The Slade into a cafe and arts venue.
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£5 million of improvements are right up Plumstead High Street
Plumstead will benefit from £5 million secured for improvements to the high street.
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Businesses back Royal Borough's bid for cleanest streets in London
More businesses are joining our campaign to have the cleanest streets in London.
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Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight in Royal Greenwich this March
Join our special event celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight on Saturday 3 March.
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Thousands of fake cigarettes from China seized
The 22,800 fake cigarettes had been illegally shipped to a mail box address in Royal Greenwich.
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Work to commence on Slade Cafe
The process of transforming an unused public convenience on The Slade into a cafe and arts venue is set to begin, following the appointment of a contractor.
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New producers market comes to Eltham
Raise it, grow it, cook it, make it at Eltham's new producers market in Passey Place.
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Winners of Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards announced
The winners of the first Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards in association with Lovell have been announced.
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Operator sought for new cafe on The Slade
Plans by the Royal Borough for a cafe and arts venue, to open next summer, have taken a step forward.
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Vote for your favourite in the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards
The shortlisted nominees have been announced and you can vote in two categories.
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Businesses show love for Woolwich with clean-up pledge
Local businesses have signed up to the 'Love Woolwich Don't Litter' campaign.
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Organisations recognised for their healthy and happy workplaces
The eight organisations met the criteria to achieve the Healthy Workplace Charter.
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Park and shop local this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday takes place on 2 December and is the national day dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses.
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Deadline extended for Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards nominations
Businesses now have until Monday 4 December to make a nomination.
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Royal Greenwich recognised as smart city innovator
The Royal Borough of Greenwich's ground-breaking work on smart city innovation has been highlighted in a high profile national study.
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Judges announced for Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2018
The judging line up for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2018 has been revealed.
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Get advice on your business awards application
The judging line up for the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2018 will be announced at the Meet the Judges event.
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New business rates relief schemes implemented to help smaller businesses
The schemes will help struggling smaller businesses cope with the rise in their business rates.
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Help spot and stop modern slavery
Residents are being urged to look out for the tell-tale signs of the 'hidden crime' of modern slavery.
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Nick Hewer to host first Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards
The Awards showcase business excellence from the best organisations within the borough.
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Royal Greenwich continues fight to stamp out illegal tobacco
Residents and shoppers in Woolwich had the chance to meet the specially trained dogs that are helping the Council to sniff out those guilty of selling illicit tobacco.
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Royal Borough confirms business rates relief scheme for local small businesses
Local small businesses that qualify will receive a new and lower bill.
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National retailers caught selling blades to underage customers
We are working with the Met Police to prevent the sale of potential weapons.
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Sniffer dogs embark on tobacco mission
A two-day roadshow showed residents what the Council is doing to tackle illegal tobacco.
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Wilton Road shop improvements a hit with local business owners
Royal Borough funded programme improves shopping experience in Abbey Wood.
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Woolwich celebrates the return of M&S at official store opening
The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich officially opened the new Foodhall.
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Share the love this Small Business Saturday
Saturday 3 December is dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses.
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New Marks & Spencer Foodhall to open in Woolwich
The well-known high street brand returns to Woolwich as part of ongoing development.
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Businesses stay open late for the Christmas lights switch-on in Eltham
Come show your support to help celebrate Eltham Lights Up on Thursday 17 November.
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Royal Greenwich launches new innovation 'accelerator' centre
The centre is aimed at partnering with innovative construction and real-estate businesses.
