Royal Borough of Greenwich

📜 Are you looking to register births, deaths, marriages or citizenships? Our Registrars team has temporarily moved to The Woolwich Centre until spring 2025 while we repair Woolwich Town Hall. 🏛️ Citizenship ceremonies will be held at Charlton House.

The countdown is on for Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards ✨🏆   The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards is a way of recognising the fantastic work local businesses have achieved over the last 12 months, while providing publicity, exposure and networking opportunities to our business community and encouraging residents to shop local.  Now in its fifth year, the Awards is the date in the local business calendar. The sparkling awards ceremony taking place InterContinental London O2 Hotel on 7 February. Greenwich Hospital is sponsoring the champagne reception and Lovell is sponsoring the Mayor’s Charity Raffle. The ceremony will be hosted by Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE – political commentator, writer and comedian.  This year we are excited to announce two new categories, Entrepreneur — Under 30 and Entrepreneur — Over 30, to recognise individual achievements and inspire future business leaders. There are 14 categories in total, with all businesses in the running to win the Business of the Year top prize of £3,000 courtesy of past winner and sponsor BPTW.   There is opportunity after the awards to mingle and network with 350 guests including the Mayor, councillors, business leaders and previous winners.    Tickets are available on Eventbrite for limited time:  https://lnkd.in/eNSZ_5T7

Mast Quay developers Comer Homes Group ordered to pay Royal Borough of Greenwich £7.82 million by government planning inspector and take down its cladding... Listen to Cllr Anthony Okereke's thoughts and read the full decision at https://lnkd.in/e_KfVmQB

🚨 Delivering positive change. Our draft Budget for 2025/26 focuses on investment that builds a better future for everyone in Royal Greenwich. From boosting Wellbeing Hubs to fixing potholes, and investing in community energy. #GreenwichBudget https://lnkd.in/eFwfXkss

We were pleased to have taken part in this Southwark Council survey as well as the recent joint report to #SaveCouncilHousing alongside a cross-party group of authorities collectively managing over 870,000 council homes across the country. 🏠    Read the joint report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVstvE5H Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Anthony Okereke, said: “As one of the largest council landlords in England we want more of our residents to have access to safe and secure homes. "But to do that, like many councils up and down the country, we need long-term funding that matches the challenges we face so we can plan for the future.”     Cabinet Member for Housing Management, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness, Cllr Pat Slattery, said: “We want to provide our residents with the homes they need and deserve, and we need more investment to not only deliver new homes, but to improve the ones we already have. "Council homes are key to providing people with the safety and security that they need to live happy, healthy lives and we are committed to doing all we can to achieve that in Royal Greenwich.”

🎪🥁 🎭 Is your organisation interested in producing a cultural festival that provides free, fun live events, performances and workshops across the borough? 🩰🎨🎺 Royal Greenwich Festivals returns in 2025 for another exciting summer, and applications for funding are open. Organisations can apply for up to £15,000, £30,000 or £60,000 to deliver free, community events and activities next summer. We are looking to programme lively, accessible, and eye-catching events that are free for residents and visitors to the borough. Funding is available to community, cultural or festival organisations that understand the diverse communities of Royal Greenwich and are able showcase the borough’s unique culture through creative events. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 19 January. In 2024, the Royal Greenwich Festival programme provided £144, 000 in funding for over 80 free events and 250 free workshops, from the award-winning Greenwich+Docklands International Festival by Festival.org, Our Heritage UK’s Ise Agbe, Royal Museums Greenwich Great Windrush Trail, It’s Carnival with TARU Arts, Tramshed’s Union Festival and Beanfeast and BrassWorks at Woolwich Works. Find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/evCkZjiT

Councillor Sandra Bauer has been nominated as the new Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities. First elected in 2021 following a by-election in Glyndon, Cllr Bauer was re-elected in 2022 as ward councillor for Kidbrooke Village and Sutcliffe. Cllr Bauer said: “Greenwich is an incredible place, full of wonderful people and vibrant culture. I’m honoured to be a cabinet member who gets to work closely with our communities, and I can’t wait to get to work with the Leader and other cabinet members to create positive and meaningful change. “There’s no better time too, having just launched our first ever culture strategy, with a world class leisure centre on the way this year in Woolwich and a record number of award winning green spaces across the borough. Our mission is to be a welcoming inclusive place for all, I look forward to working towards making that a reality.” Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, added: “I welcome Cllr Bauer to the cabinet. I know that she comes with fresh ideas and enthusiasm to listen to our communities, champion equality throughout or borough and deliver on Our Greenwich missions.” Cllr Bauer will formally take on the role from Wednesday 15 January. This update means the Council’s cabinet is now: Anthony Okereke – Leader of the Council Averil Lekau – Deputy Leader, also Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport Adel K. – Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Majid Rahman – Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development Denise Hyland FRSA – Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value Jackie Smith – Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports Mariam Lolavar – Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and Borough of Sanctuary Pat Slattery – Cabinet Member for Housing Management, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness Rachel Taggart-Ryan – Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Enforcement Sandra Bauer – Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities

📜 Are you looking to register births, deaths, marriages or citizenships? Our Registrars team has temporarily moved to The Woolwich Centre until spring 2025 while we repair Woolwich Town Hall. 🏛️ Citizenship ceremonies will be held at Charlton House.

Join the Healthier Greenwich Partnership Public Discussion Forum, and learn about changes to health and care services in Greenwich. 🧑⚕️ There are two opportunities for local residents, community groups, and organisations to get involved: In-person: 📍 Mycenae House, SE3 7SE 📅 Thursday, 9 Jan, 6 to 8pm Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/HGPforum Online: 📅 Monday, 13 Jan, 6 to 8pm Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeaSBuyC

Congratulations to Florence Kroll on her CBE. Florence Kroll, Royal Greenwich’s Director for Children’s Services, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours 2025 for her remarkable services to education. Since joining Greenwich in 2016, Florence has led the way in delivering vital services for children, young people, and families, with Ofsted recognising the service as Outstanding earlier this year. She's involved in innovative projects to deal with some of the toughest issues facing young people and their families, such as teenage mental health and wellbeing, and looking for new ways to deal with domestic abuse, while championing inclusion and equity. In Florence’s own words: "The true honour is being part of a team so centred on improving the lives of children and helping them get the best start in life. There’s nothing I can think of more rewarding than that." Congratulations Florence on this recognition. 👑🎉