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  • Planned improvement works to Plumstead road

    Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2019

    There are planned improvement works being undertaken in Plumstead road - eastbound between the junction of Burrage Road and Pettman Crescent.

  • 335 bus route launches

    Get on board the 335

    Published: Monday, 28th October 2019

    Travel options in south east London have been improved with the launch of the new route 335, linking Kidbrooke and North Greenwich.

  • Joyce cooper with cllr danny thorpe leader of council

    Plumstead bids a fond farewell to much loved lollipop lady Joyce

    Published: Monday, 21st October 2019

    Joyce Cooper retired from her role as a lollipop lady for Conway Primary School in Plumstead on Friday 18 October after 45 years of public service in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  • Invicta school car free day 2019

    Fifteen roads in Royal Greenwich to go car free

    Published: Monday, 9th September 2019

    To celebrate World Car Free Day in Royal Greenwich over fifteen residential streets throughout the borough will be temporarily closed during the days leading up to Sunday 22 September 2019. 

  • Picture of the white Endeavour autonomous ride-sharing service vehicle. The vehicle has a green Endeavour logo on the front and side of the car.

    Help shape an autonomous ride-sharing service

    Published: Friday, 30th August 2019

    As technology becomes more and more advanced, travel methods are improving and some of these improvements are happening right on your doorstep!

  • Construction of Greenwich section of Cycleway 4 to start sooner

    Construction of Greenwich section of Cycleway 4 to start sooner

    Published: Wednesday, 28th August 2019

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced yesterday that construction of the next section of Cycleway 4 will start ahead of schedule.

  • Bike hangar

    More cycle parking on its way to borough

    Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019

    Great news for cyclists in Royal Greenwich!

  • New 301 bus route

    Get on the buses with new 301 route

    Published: Tuesday, 9th July 2019

    Following the Central London Bus review consultation by Transport for London a new bus route 301 will start service on Saturday, 13 July 2019.

  • Have your say on proposals for a new bus route in Greenwich

    Published: Thursday, 18th April 2019

    Transport for London (TfL) have launched a consultation on a proposed new bus route, the 335, from Kidbrooke Village to North Greenwich.

  • E-Z Cycle electric bike loan scheme - not just for cyclists, it's for everyone!

    Published: Friday, 11th January 2019

    You can now borrow an e-bike for only £10 a month, as part of a scheme to improve air quality and get people active.

  • Goodbye Greenwich one-way system? Your views are needed!

    Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019

    Local people are being asked how to make Greenwich town centre less congested, safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and more efficient for business deliveries.

  • Your views needed on Quietway walking and cycling plans in Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 19th December 2018

    We want residents and businesses to tell us their views on a walking, cycling and public realm scheme at the junction of Greenwich South Street, Blissett Street, and Devonshire Drive.

  • Serial fly-tipper prosecuted

    Published: Thursday, 13th December 2018

    A serial fly-tipper has been landed with community service and a £2,000 bill for costs after being prosecuted by the Council.

  • Have you completed our transport survey?

    Published: Monday, 26th November 2018

    You have until Friday 14 December to take part in our consultation on our transport and investment plans for the next three years.

  • Have your say on transport in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Thursday, 8th November 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched a consultation with residents on its vision for transport in the borough and investment plan for the next three years.

  • Council crackdown on cars and criminals

    Published: Monday, 15th October 2018

    Enforcement Officers from the Royal Borough of Greenwich were at the forefront of a large scale joint operation on the New Lyndenburg Industrial Estate in Charlton.

  • School Streets to launch in the Royal Borough of Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 10th October 2018

    The roads outside four primary schools in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will close to traffic in the mornings and afternoons during term times.

  • Plumstead shows love for local street cleaner

    Published: Friday, 28th September 2018

    The Mayor of Greenwich Cllr Christine May has been out to thank a hard working street cleaner who received a mountain of praise from Plumstead locals.

  • Councils work together to deep clean Wilton Road

    Published: Thursday, 27th September 2018

    A joint cleaning operation by Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Borough of Bexley took place to improve the appearance of the area for the local community.

  • Greenwich to go Car Free

    Published: Thursday, 23rd August 2018

    To celebrate Car Free Day on Saturday 22 September 2018, the beautiful, historic Greenwich town centre will be opened up for a day of fun for all ages.

  • Abandoned vehicles targeted in enforcement clampdown

    Published: Thursday, 2nd August 2018

    Enforcement officers from the Royal Borough seized 12 untaxed and abandoned vehicles on Monday 30 July as part of a campaign to reduce the number of discarded vehicles on the streets.

  • Electric cargo bike takes charge

    Published: Thursday, 26th July 2018

    An electric cargo bike is going head to head with a delivery van to see which is the best way for local businesses to serve their customers.

  • Electric car club launches in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 20th July 2018

    An electric car club has been launched in the north of Royal Greenwich and is available for all residents and local business users.

  • The Missing Link is missing no more

    Published: Thursday, 21st June 2018

    The 'Missing Link' on the Thames Path as it weaves through Royal Greenwich was officially opened Wednesday 20 June.

  • Is your street plugged in?

    Published: Wednesday, 20th June 2018

    The Royal Borough is consulting residents on locations to install easy to use street lamp post charging points for electric vehicles in the borough.

  • Celebrate Clean Air Day with Royal Greenwich

    Published: Tuesday, 19th June 2018

    Cyclists can be among the first to experience the newly opened 'Missing Link' Thames Pathway on a free guided bike tour to celebrate National Clean Air Day.

  • Celebrate National Bike Week

    Published: Tuesday, 5th June 2018

    There will be free Dr Bike events across Royal Greenwich, from Monday 11 June to Saturday 16 June, to celebrate National Bike Week.

  • New bus route is just the ticket

    Published: Friday, 1st June 2018

    The 178 bus route is being rerouted this coming weekend to better serve the needs of residents of Kidbrooke Village.

  • Giant vacuum cleaners to be deployed in town centre clean-up

    Published: Thursday, 22nd March 2018

    The four giant vacuum cleaner type machines have arrived as part of our drive to have the cleanest streets in London.

  • Get help applying for a Blue Badge in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018

    Residents will soon be able to gain one-to-one help in applying for a Blue Badge.

  • Tonnes of rubbish cleared from gardens after Council crackdown

    Published: Friday, 9th March 2018

    Royal Greenwich is cracking down on rubbish-filled front gardens which can be a big eyesore.

  • Six cars seized in a single day of action

    Published: Thursday, 25th January 2018

    The clean up is part of the Council's Operation Stop It! campaign.

  • Woman who paid conman to fly tip gets fined £400

    Published: Wednesday, 13th December 2017

    A woman who paid a conman to dispose of her rubbish was given an on-the-spot £400 fine.

  • Road narrowing scheme close to school makes a big impact

    Published: Tuesday, 5th December 2017

    Children from Halstow Road Primary School are benefiting from the scheme.

  • High tech street cleaners on trial in Woolwich

    Published: Monday, 30th October 2017

    The Royal Borough is trialling cutting-edge rubbish 'gobblers' on the streets of Woolwich.

  • Autonomous driving one step closer

    Published: Wednesday, 18th October 2017

    Fully autonomous vehicles are nearer to arriving on the UK's streets, thanks to the latest round of ground-breaking research from MOVE_UK.

  • Truck loaded with rubbish seized in clean-up action

    Published: Monday, 9th October 2017

    Seven vehicles were seized in a drive to rid streets of unlicensed vehicles and fly tips.

  • Clear up of autumn fallen leaves

    Published: Friday, 29th September 2017

    Council teams will help clear the pavements and major roads of fallen leaves this October.

  • Crackdown on illegal vehicles in the borough

    Published: Monday, 11th September 2017

    Two vehicles have been seized and a driver fined in a joint operation with the Police.

  • Fly-tipper caught in the act

    Published: Wednesday, 16th August 2017

    A fly-tipper on an illegal traveller site in Blackheath was arrested within minutes of emptying his truckload of rubbish onto the land.

  • Full steam ahead for Plumstead High Street deep clean

    Published: Wednesday, 9th August 2017

    A high pressure, chewing gum-removing, dirt-blasting jet washer is being used to clean Plumstead High Street.

  • First stage of foot tunnel bye-law changes agreed

    Published: Friday, 21st July 2017

    The bye-laws control the use of Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels.

  • Lamborghini driver pleads guilty to misusing stolen Blue Badge

    Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017

    The driver pleaded guilty and was fined over £700 for using a stolen Blue Badge.

  • Fly-tipper fined £500 within 24 hours of the offence

    Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017

    The resident was also ordered to pay costs towards the clearance of the fly-tip.

  • Abandoned and illegal vehicles seized during Operation Stop It!

    Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2017

    The Council seized 12 vehicles last week, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police.

  • A positive campaign for a #PositivePlumstead

    Published: Tuesday, 30th May 2017

    Love Plumstead, Hate Litter encourages a cleaner, litter-free Plumstead.

  • Woman pleads guilty to misusing dead person's disabled Blue Badge

    Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017

    The Royal Borough continues to pursue and catch Blue Badge fraudsters.

  • Local schools invited to enter our anti-littering competition

    Published: Wednesday, 26th April 2017

    The three winning poster entries will be printed and placed around the borough.

  • Electric refuse vehicle to be trialled in Greenwich

    Published: Thursday, 30th March 2017

    Royal Borough to run innovative trial to develop 26 tonne electric refuse truck technology.

  • Two prosecuted for misusing family Blue Badge parking permits

    Published: Friday, 24th March 2017

    Royal Borough investigators continue to detect and take action on Blue Badge fraud.

  • Volunteers turn out in force to Keep Greenwich Clean

    Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2017

    Litter-picks took place as part of the national Great British Spring Clean 2017.

  • Fly-tipper accidently provides evidence of his guilt

    Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2017

    The man attended an interview at Council offices in the vehicle involved in the offence.

  • Fly-tipping fines of £1,600 issued to Eltham businesses

    Published: Friday, 10th February 2017

    Four local businesses who dumped waste have been fined the maximum penalty.

  • Fly-tipping crackdown given boost by Environment Champion

    Published: Wednesday, 21st December 2016

    Local fly-tipping hotspot in Thamesmead cleared after a report by a local champion.

  • Lords Committee visits driverless vehicle research project

    Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2016

    The Committee visited the GATEway Project in the Royal Borough of Greenwich on 6 December.

  • Fly-tipper caught by local Environment Champion

    Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2016

    This is the third £400 Fixed Penalty Notice issued for fly-tipping.

  • £800 fly-tipping fine for Plumstead business

    Published: Thursday, 10th November 2016

    Maximum penalty issued as Royal Borough continues to crack down on fly-tippers.

  • Defendants plead guilty to misusing Blue Badges

    Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2016

    Fines were issued to three defendants at Bexley Magistrates' Court on 31 October 2016.

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