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The Royal Borough of Greenwich instates COVID-19 memorial benches in 23 parks and open spaces
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.
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Close to 5,000 people vaccinated at Charlton Athletic Football Club this weekend
Thousands of residents swapped the last-minute Christmas shopping dash for COVID-19 boosters and vaccines on Saturday and Sunday in Royal Greenwich.
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Get set for Christmas – get boosted (and vaccinated) at The Valley!
Due to popular demand, we have increased our capacity to boost and vaccinate even more residents before Christmas – so book now to secure your slot!
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Greenwich Get Digital Loan and Learn Scheme provides life-changing digital support for those most in need
Hundreds of residents who are at high-risk of COVID-19 are now able to secure access to the internet, portable devices and digital skills training.
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Worried about furlough ending? We can help
Are you currently on furlough, also known as Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, (due to end on the 30 September 2021), or worried about the prospect of redundancy?
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Who gets funding? Local communities decided!
211 Royal Greenwich residents took part in the Community Voting Day on Saturday 17 July.
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Picnic and Pfizer - both in Greenwich Park this Sunday!
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means you can get back to doing all the things you’ve missed, as soon as possible.
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Kick COVID-19 into touch!
Special Pfizer vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club this Saturday 26 June, from 8am to 8pm,
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Free Charlton Athletic tickets if you get vaccinated at The Valley
Give COVID-19 the red card at a special vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club on Saturday 19 June from 8am to 8pm.
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Variants of COVID-19 have been detected in Royal Greenwich, other London locations and nationwide
"But the misreporting and misinformation I am reading only serves to cause fear and panic," said Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Council’s COVID-19 contact tracing service enhanced to reach residents quicker
From today (Tuesday 6 April), Royal Greenwich residents can benefit from an enhanced council-run COVID-19 contact tracing service in our collective efforts to stop the spread of the virus.
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Have your say on a COVID-19 memorial for the Royal Borough of Greenwich
We've launched a survey asking for your thoughts on how to commemorate those who lost their lives to COVID-19 and remember the wider impact of the pandemic in Royal Greenwich.
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Residents are encouraged to take part in the National Day of Reflection
We’re asking all residents to join in the National Day of Reflection on Tuesday 23 March to mark one year on since the start of the first UK lockdown.
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“The COVID-19 vaccine is so safe I’m giving it myself”
Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich is so passionate about the importance of getting vaccinated including the benefits and safety, he’s now a volunteer vaccinator.
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All residents invited to get tested to keep themselves, loved ones and Royal Greenwich safe
Everyone living in Royal Greenwich is being strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test over the coming weeks to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and reduce the risk of further lockdown
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Community Champions initiative receives £720,000 funding to help in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)
Residents who are most at risk from COVID-19 will receive additional help to protect themselves, their families and communities thanks to £720,000 funding towards our Community Champions initiative.
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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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An open message from the Mayor of Royal Greenwich
I am writing to you as a resident of our borough facing the enormous challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to all of our doorsteps.
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Project Hope: Helping to support our NHS staff
A joint letter from the leaders of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust asking residents and local businesses to support NHS staff at this crucial time.
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Keeping residents COVID-safe this New Year and beyond
During the festive season, extra COVID stewards from the Council have been working with the public to advise on staying safe and following the guidelines.
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Message to businesses from Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, and we are trying to do all we can to help you in these extraordinarily difficult times.
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Funding awarded for Royal Greenwich Streetspace plans
We have been awarded £1.266 million of funding to improve the streets of Royal Greenwich to help maintain social distancing.
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Paying tribute to the staff who have kept our schools open during the pandemic
On 4 June, Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and Cllr Matthew Morrow, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, visited Willow Dene, Royal Greenwich’s special school.
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Beresford Square Market to reopen on 8 June
From Monday 8 June 2020, a further 18 traders will return to Beresford Square Market.
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Keeping our climate change response on track
Despite some of the environmental benefits we’ve seen as a result of the lockdown, we know this isn't the long-term answer to addressing the climate emergency. But maybe we can take something from it.
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Statement on the reopening of schools in the borough
During the COVID-19 crisis the majority of Royal Borough of Greenwich Schools have remained open for children who are vulnerable and for those whose parents are key workers.
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Emergency coronavirus funding announced for Greenwich voluntary sector
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is providing funding to support voluntary and community organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.