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The council helps 221 pensioners get a more than £939,000 in unclaimed Pension Credit
We have helped hundreds of pensioners across the borough get vital unclaimed Pension Credit payments through one-to-one support.
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Greenwich Supports grant offers a share of £100,000 to community and grassroot organisations to open Welcoming Spaces
We are pledging £100,000 Greenwich Supports funding to local community groups to open Welcoming Spaces for residents who face social isolation and rising fuel bills during the cold and dark months.
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Are you ready for the switch to Universal Credit?
The Government will be changing the way working age residents receive benefits over the next few years, but our teams are on hand to support anyone who needs help making the switch.
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Criminal investigation uncovers a nearly decade-long fraud
A criminal investigation has uncovered a nearly decade-long fraud against the Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Alternative Funding for Energy Bills Support Scheme
Residents who missed out on the automatic £400 discount from energy providers can now apply for a new alternative scheme to support households with the cost of living crisis.
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Are you a pensioner on a low income? You could be entitled to Pension Credit
We are backing a London-wide campaign to ensure pensioners are getting the right support to help them with the rising cost of living.
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Free mobile sim cards for low-income households in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, in partnership with Better, has joined a national scheme to provide 7,200 free mobile sims to residents.
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Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich joins calls for an immediate freeze on the energy cap
Ofgem’s announcement today that the energy price cap will rise to £3,549 will plunge thousands more families into fuel poverty.
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We've launched a business survey to understand the impact of rising costs on the local economy
The survey is part of ongoing work to support residents, businesses and communities through the rising cost of living.
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We've made a £1,000 donation to Avery Hill Foodbank as part of the Greenwich Supports campaign
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has donated £1,000 to Avery Hill Foodbank, which it secured from a production company who are filming in the borough.
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Council launches a survey to better understand how the rising cost of living is affecting its residents
Have your say and tell us how the rising cost of living is affecting you.
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Eligible households in council tax bands E to H to benefit from extended Council Tax Rebate scheme
The Discretionary Council Tax Rebate offers support with rising energy costs to eligible homes in council bands E to H.
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Council wins backdated benefits and compensation for disabled resident after government error
A seriously ill resident has finally received compensation after an ongoing battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) thanks to the Council.
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People and communities pull out all the stops for Greenwich Together for Winter
Ensuring our children receive a healthy meal at this difficult time when so many have been impacted by COVID with loss of income and security for families, has been a key element of the Royal Borough
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Royal Greenwich Together for Winter
Local community groups, businesses and the Council are working together to provide support for people who might be struggling over the Christmas holiday period (and beyond).
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Have your say on proposed changes to our council tax support scheme
Our local council tax support scheme helps working-age residents who are on low incomes to pay their council tax.
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It should be called ‘Universal Debit’, says Leader Cllr Danny Thorpe
Universal Credit (UC) is having a devastating impact on vulnerable people in the borough, putting many of them into debt.
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Arrears win for Welfare Rights Service
Disabled and ill residents are celebrating after each receiving up to £20,000 in benefits arrears - thanks to a successful campaign instigated by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Residents urged to prepare for Universal Credit in Royal Greenwich
Residents who are claiming benefits in the Royal Borough of Greenwich are being urged to prepare for changes under Universal Credit as the system begins to roll out across the borough.
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Residents on benefits urged to sign up now to free school lunches to keep them until 2022
School dinners have come a long way in the past 20 years since Jamie Oliver started his campaign here in Royal Greenwich to make them healthier and more interesting.
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Fresh funding for great grassroots projects
The second round of the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth fund opens today, giving community groups across the borough the opportunity to apply for funding to deliver local improvement projects.
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Fake 'carer' prosecuted for £24,000 Direct Payment fraud
Royal Borough of Greenwich Anti-Fraud team secure successful prosecution.
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Everyone's a winner in the first Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund
The winning bidders have been revealed, with community groups across the borough getting money to enhance their local area.
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Drop in sessions for Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund bidders
Community groups bidding for money from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund can get guidance with their submissions.
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Time to apply for grassroots projects funding
Community groups from every corner of the Royal Borough of Greenwich can now apply for funding for projects to enhance their local area.
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Fresh funding for great grassroots projects in Royal Greenwich
Community groups across the borough are invited to apply for funding for local projects.
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Get online to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
New online form makes applying for benefits easier and quicker.
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Benefit cap changes come into effect from 7 November
The Royal Borough advises residents who receive benefits to check if they are affected.
