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The Thames Barrier at sunset.

Turning the tide: help us protect our borough from flood damage

Monday 23 March 2026

Five people stand in a row in front of a plaque that reads 'Woolwcih Waves'. On person is cutting through a red ribbon held up in front of them.

Woolwich Waves makes a big splash: Acrobatic spectacular and cricket masterclass celebrate official opening of our new state-of-the-art leisure centre

Monday 23 March 2026

Making recycling simpler in Royal Greenwich

Monday 23 March 2026

A new chapter for Thamemead. New town status granted.

New chapter for Thamesmead: Waterfront site set to deliver 15,000 homes after New Town selection

Monday 23 March 2026

Three people stand outside the entrance of Greenwich Market holding a charter. Behind them is a pull-up banner that reads: Real Deal

Nothing like the real thing: Council signs anti-counterfeit market charter

Saturday 21 March 2026

Image showing Cllr Lolavar alongside hospice staff

Greenwich Council invests in improved hospice care for residents

Friday 20 March 2026

£20million Pride of Place funding for Thamesmead Birchmere Park

Pride in Place funding of £20million announced for Thamesmead Birchmere Park

Friday 20 March 2026

Councillors and local MP gather outside a refurbed block with a sign that reads: "Investing £430 million to improve our council homes".

Council block receives multimillion pound upgrade as part of Housing Our Greenwich

Friday 20 March 2026

A photo of Councillors Anthony Okereke and Pat Slattery with two tenants outside new council homes at Kidbrooke Park Road

Tenants move into latest phase of our largest social housing development

Thursday 19 March 2026

Council urges government to review private equity’s role in adult social care

Thursday 19 March 2026