News published May 2021
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Leader announces changes to cabinet
Danny Thorpe, the Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has announced changes to the cabinet as Cllr Sizwe James steps down as Cabinet Member for Environment, Sustainability and Transport.
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Our new Mayor, Cllr Denise Hyland
At the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2021, Cllr Denise Hyland – former Deputy Mayor – was elected as the Mayor of Royal Greenwich for 2021 to 2022.
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Future High Street Fund for Woolwich town centre
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has received over £17million in Government funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to boost Woolwich town centre.
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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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Lights, camera, popcorn – cinemas can reopen in Royal Greenwich
On Monday 17 May, Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy & Skills, visited Vue in Eltham on its grand reopening day.
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Community helps cultivate green oasis at Mell Street Pocket Park
Local residents were joined by local councillors to make the finishing touches to Mell Street Pocket Park, Greenwich, on Friday 7 May by planting a variety of shrubs, grasses and perennials.
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Vote to fund your favourite community project
The public vote is now open for round four of the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund.
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Fun and Fitness for adults with learning disabilities
A new exercise programme for 64 adults with learning disabilities is being run following a successful funding bid by the Greenwich Community Learning Disability Team (part of Oxleas Foundation Trust).
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Feedback on Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme announced as demolition on site begins
A 25 metre swimming pool and café are among the top facilities residents have welcomed in the latest consultation on the new Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme.
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Drain cover thieves costing taxpayers hundreds of pounds in Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for the public’s help to catch gully thieves operating in the area.