Royal Borough of Greenwich

🏘️ We've outlined new housing proposals to ensure we deliver and improve council homes while tackling the ongoing housing crisis. Cllr Pat Slattery, Cabinet member for Housing Management, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness said: “Despite 14 years of underfunding by the previous government, our recently announced draft budget outlines how we plan to deliver positive change while continuing to deliver high quality services. "This includes being able to provide our residents with the homes they need and deserve and means we have no choice but to raise rents by 2.7 per cent, but they will still be some of the lowest in London. “To adapt to increasing challenges we’ve had to look at new and innovative ways we can reduce costs while securing more new council homes for families that need one and ensuring our existing council homes continue to be safe and secure. "Subject to approval, these proposals would ensure that we use our funds in the most efficient and effective way possible to continue to deliver the housing that our residents so desperately need.” The proposals will go to the Council’s Cabinet on 17 February and Full Council on 26 February. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6Snsf2p

These new net zero carbon council homes near Brookmill Park are the latest to be completed of 1,750 we're creating across the borough. They are let to people on our housing register and are one of the main ways we are fighting the housing crisis. Many more are under construction for completion in 2025 and beyond.

🌟 Unlock your potential at the Greenwich Apprenticeship Summit! 🌟 Ready to take the next steps in your career journey? Join us at the Greenwich Apprenticeship Summit on Tuesday 11 February, 12noon to 2pm at Woolwich Works 🚀 🔍 Discover opportunities: Connect with employers and training providers. 🤝 Network: Build meaningful connections with professionals, mentors, and like-minded individuals. 🎓 Who should attend: students, graduates, career changers, and anyone ready to embrace new opportunities! 📅 Secure your free spot! https://lnkd.in/eRdUFFw8 #NAW2025

📢 Exciting news! Woolwich will host the 2025 Co-operative Councils' Innovation Network (CCIN) Conference from 12 to 13 February at Woolwich Works 🎉 This historic location, once home to the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society, sets the stage for key discussions on how co-operation can drive positive change in local communities. We’re proud to unveil ‘Together for Greenwich: Co-operation for the Future,’ offering recommendations on how councils can work together collaboratively to support social care, community energy, and co-op businesses. Join us for insightful talks, panel discussions and workshops with leaders, communities, and decision-makers from across the UK. 🎟️ Find out more and get tickets: https://lnkd.in/exft3FEk #CooperativeCouncils #CCIN2025 #LocalGovernment

New council tenants were welcomed to their new homes at Greenwich Millennium Village. 🏘️ The event provided tenants with essential support and introduced new neighbours to their ward councillors in the latest community on the peninsula. Council Leader Cllr Anthony Okereke and Greenwich Peninsula ward councillors, Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, Cllr Nick Williams and Cllr David Gardner, met tenants at the event and spoke to them about the support on offer from the council. Last year the Council bought 100 one, two and three-bedroom flats at Greenwich Millennium Village with its own funds and a grant from the Greater London Authority to let to people on the housing register. 🏘️ See link in comments for more 👇

Will you be next to sign our Equality and Equity Charter?📜 This #RaceEqualityWeek join the 560 organisations who have already committed to our pledge for equality across Royal Greenwich. Sign up here✍ roya️https://lnkd.in/emxJZJAf #EveryActionCounts

The garden of one of our children’s care homes has been given an extensive makeover by three of the companies we've contracted to build our new council homes: Elkins Construction, Durkan and Blakeney Leigh Limited. Improvements include raised beds for plants, herbs and fruit trees, a covered seating area, trampoline, boxing bag and a large shed for storage, so that care home workers can save money by buying in bulk. We require all contractors working on our 1,750 new council homes to provide social value in the form of projects like this one, or apprenticeships, jobs and training for local people. #greenwich #carehome #childrenincareuk #childrenincare #london #councilhomes #gardenmakeover

📜 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