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  • Cllrs Khaireh and Fletcher stand to the left of the Woolwich Arsenal war memorial holding wreaths. To the right a group of people have joined them to support the reopening of the memorial.

    Mayor of Royal Greenwich leads restoration of memorial to 19 Woolwich men

    Published: Thursday, 5th January 2023

    A memorial to 19 men killed by explosions in Woolwich Arsenal in the early 1900s has been restored with the help of Councillor Leo Fletcher, Mayor of Royal Greenwich.

  • Cllrs Adel Khaireh and Jit Ranabhat plant bulbs in Plumstead Gardens

    Plumstead Gardens awarded £85,000 in Levelling Up Parks funding and additional investment from the Council

    Published: Monday, 28th November 2022

    After consulting with residents, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will use its £85,000 of Levelling Up Parks funding to improve Plumstead Gardens.

  • Cllrs Averil Lekau and Adel Khaireh

    500 new young trees breathe fresh life into the borough

    Published: Tuesday, 1st November 2022

    The Council will plant 500 tree young trees in 2022/23, to provide a supply of healthy new trees and make Royal Greenwich a greener borough.

  • Blossom trees line a pathway in a park

    Parks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich jump 14 places in the Good Parks for London Review for 2022

    Published: Thursday, 6th October 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich have placed 10th in the Good Parks for London 2022 report.

  • First place back garden 1

    Hats off to the gardeners of Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2022

    Earlier this year, we went on the hunt for the best gardeners in the borough...and the results are in!

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich asks residents to help decide where to invest up to £85,000 from the Government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund grant

    Published: Thursday, 15th September 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be awarded up to £85, 000 of Levelling Up Funding to improve one park or open space within the borough. And we need the help of our residents to decide where to use it.

  • Cllrs Okereke, Smith and Burke-McDonald stand in front of the new climbing frame in Hornfair Park playground

    Five newly refurbished playgrounds reopen across Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 17th August 2022

    Five Royal Greenwich playgrounds have been reopened across the borough following extensive refurbishment works.

  • Green flag park

    Our parks are award-winning!

    Published: Wednesday, 27th July 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is delighted to announce that it has retained all 13 of its coveted Green Flag awards.

  • Blossom tree in park

    What do you think of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Parks and Open Spaces? Have your say now!

    Published: Thursday, 3rd March 2022

    Are you a regular visitor to your local park or open space? If not, why not?

  • L-R Reverend Mike, Cllr Adel Khaireh, Cllr Angela Cornforth, Members from Friends of Parks and Cllr Danny Thorpe standing infront of the COVID memorial tree in Plumstead Gardens.

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich instates COVID-19 memorial benches in 23 parks and open spaces 

    Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022

    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. 

  • Three ladies running in Sutcliffe Park

    Parkrun launches new courses for the first time in 11 years due to huge take-up

    Published: Friday, 29th October 2021

    Start your weekend right by walking, jogging or running 5km with a group of people of all abilities

  • Eternal Taal - one of the headline acts at Royal Greenwich Together21

    Headliners announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21

    Published: Tuesday, 3rd August 2021

    Headline acts with a truly global flavour have just been announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21!

  • Kids in playground

    £5m Community Support Fund to boost COVID-19 recovery

    Published: Thursday, 15th July 2021

    Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed to invest £5million to improve community facilities and support residents as the country recovers from COVID-19.

  • Stay safe as COVID-19 restrictions change

    Published: Friday, 26th February 2021

    With the end of lockdown now in sight, it’s more important than ever to follow the COVID-19 guidelines, maintain social distancing and observe hands–face–space. 

  • Well hall pleasuance

    Parks to be locked after dark to prevent anti-social behaviour

    Published: Wednesday, 17th June 2020

    Nine parks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be locked at night to help prevent vandalism and antisocial behaviour.

  • Local family enjoying Eltham Park South new tennis courts

    Serving up new tennis courts

    Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

    Four newly refurbished tennis courts were unveiled at Eltham Park South last weekend with a celebratory fun day.

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