Love Your Neighbourhood is a volunteer scheme for residents who want to keep their area clean and well-maintained.
You can take part in community clean-ups, care for parks, and report issues like litter or graffiti.
You'll be part of a network of volunteer residents working together to improve our shared spaces and create a sense of civic pride.
How to participate
You can participate in this volunteer scheme by:
- joining or starting a Friends of the Parks group
- becoming an environment champion
- taking part in library litter picks
- opting out of street weeding
Join your local Friends of Parks group
Join a Friends of Parks group and work directly with the Royal Greenwich Parks team to make your local park or open space even better.
As a member, you'll:
- have a say in what happens in your local park
- help with activities like planting and maintenance
- join community events and meet your neighbours
- help secure funding for park improvements
You can join an existing group or we can help you set a new one for your local park or open space.
Find out more about joining or starting a Friends of Parks group
Become an Environment Champion
You can become an Environment Champion and monitor your street, park, or neighbourhood for environmental crimes like:
- overflowing bins
- dog mess
- abandoned vehicles
You'll receive a free litter-picking kit for your household and you can pick litter when it suits you.
Find out more about volunteering as an Environment Champion
Join a litter-pick at your local library
Libraries across the borough host monthly litter-picking sessions which are open to everyone.
You can bring your kit. If you do not have one, we’ll provide everything you need.
Litter picking sessions
| Library | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood | Second Monday of every month | 9am |
| Blackheath | Second Tuesday of every month | 11am |
| Coldharbour | Second Monday of every month | 2pm |
| Charlton House | First Thursday of every month | 2pm |
| Eltham Centre | First Tuesday of every month | 11am |
| Greenwich Centre | First Wednesday of every month | 10am |
| New Eltham | Second Tuesday of every month | 10:30am |
| Plumstead | First Tuesday of every month | 11:30am |
| Slade | First Monday of every month | 9:30am |
| Thamesmere | Last Monday of every month | 10am |
| West Greenwich | Second Monday of every month | 2pm |
| Woolwich Centre | First Monday of every month | 10:30am |
Remove your street from our weed spraying programme
If you prefer a natural approach to weed control, you can apply to opt out of our weed spraying programme.
Once you opt out, we’ll stop spraying your street with chemical weed treatments. You and your neighbours will be responsible for taking care of the weeds along your street.
You can register your interest to opt out by filling out an online form.
Become a Snow Champion
Snow champions help keep pavements in their local area safe and walkable during winter.
You'll work with other volunteers to clear snow and ice from pavements that are not on our priority gritting routes.
We'll provide:
- equipment for snow clearing
- de-icing salt
- support to help you get started
This scheme is currently in development for next winter.
Register your interest now and we'll keep you updated when it launches later this year.