News published February 2019
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Fraudster is convicted after £9,000 rent scam in Woolwich
A man who scammed £9,000 from vulnerable victims by illegally letting a flat in Woolwich has been convicted of fraud and money laundering.
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Council agrees budget for 2019/20
Last month the Council asked residents to have their say on its budget proposals for 2019/20.
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CEO of the Woolwich Creative District Trust announced
Following the recent announcement of Punchdrunk’s move to the Woolwich Creative District in 2020, the Council is delighted to announce the appointment of James Heaton as CEO of the operating Trust.
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Community projects reap dividends from the people’s vote
It’s been a bumper year for community groups as the winners of the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund are now revealed.
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No cigarettes for minors after our successful operation with the Met Police
Our undercover operation with the Met Police to test local retailers ended well this week, when all shopkeepers refused to sell cigarettes to minors.
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New campaign highlights the hidden face of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. That’s the message behind our new campaign to highlight coercive control.
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Greenwich teens, councillors and music artist Romzy unite with others stop knife crime
One hundred young people aged 11 to 18 from schools across the Royal Borough of Greenwich came together for a summit to combat knife crime.
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International Women's Day events
Get involved in activities all around the borough
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Have you told us what you would like to see in our new leisure centre?
You have until this Friday (22 February) to complete our online survey and tell us what facilities you’d like to see in the new Woolwich Leisure Centre.
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And the business winners are…
What a day! The winners of our Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards have been celebrating their honours in style.