News published June 2020
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Royal Greenwich to review statues, monuments and historic figures
A review of statues, monuments, historic figures and names of public spaces throughout Royal Greenwich is underway at the Council to ensure they remain relevant and best reflect the borough today.
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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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Millions of substandard masks and thousands of fake hand sanitisers seized
Since the pandemic started, London Trading Standards teams have seized 6.5 million sub-standard face masks and 8,000 counterfeit hand sanitisers at Heathrow, to protect consumers.
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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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Royal Greenwich stands together against racism
We are appalled and outraged by the murder of George Floyd and stand in solidarity with our residents and those across the world who are understandably angry, distressed and grieving for his loss.
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Big cheer for volunteers
Volunteers’ Week takes place each year from 1-7 June and is an annual celebration of the contribution people make through volunteering.