Royal Borough of Greenwich

Figures show a decrease in reported thefts in September, following collaborative work from the council’s Community Safety team.📱 Local Metropolitan police officers noted the number of phone thefts decreased after the council launched a theft and robbery prevention campaign over the summer which included commissioning an animation video sharing safety tips, installing temporary stencils on the pavement around town centres, and hosting community engagement events. The police particularly noted that raising awareness and providing theft prevention measures to staff and students at Greenwich University had a positive impact in areas of concern. The start of the new school term in September historically leads to an increase in theft and robberies, however the number of phone thefts were down to 24 in September, compared to 36 in the month before. Read more about how to stay safe 👉 https://lnkd.in/eT3MDhVZ Find out more about our recent work around theft here 👉 https://lnkd.in/euhyKmaY

Living Wage Week 2024 begins today! Alongside London Borough of Lambeth, Lewisham Council, London Borough of Merton and Southwark Council, we’re committed to showcasing why fair pay is important, and how accreditation as a Living Wage Employer can help businesses of all sizes. Employers who pay the Living Wage find it easier to recruit and retain staff, get better quality job applications, see a huge boost to staff morale and productivity, and get more contracts and funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efFeSMdZ

As a council, we want to make sure our communities are supported, while adapting to navigate the increasing number of financial challenges we face. Thanks to some of the positive steps outlined in the Autumn Statement, the first of its kind to be delivered by a female chancellor, we can continue to undertake work on a local level to ensure we remain the well-managed council that we are. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eZY6sW89

Parks and green spaces in Royal Greenwich have scooped three awards at this year’s London in Bloom. 🌳 🏅London in Bloom recognises local authorities, parks, friends of parks, community groups, and schools across the capital for making areas greener, cleaner and safer This year, parks and outdoor spaces in Royal Greenwich were represented across three separate categories: 🟢Royal Borough of Greenwich, Gold in Borough category 🟢Royal Borough of Greenwich, Gold and Winner Award in Cemetery/Crematoriums category 🟢Royal Borough of Greenwich for Well Hall Pleasaunce, Gold in Large Park category 🎉Friends of Parks were also recognised on the evening with Friends of Plumstead Gardens and The Friends of Tarn winning an It’s Your Neighbourhood Award. 🎉Eltham Crematorium, that is governed by a joint committee from Bexley, Greenwich and Dartford councils, also received The Best in Capital Campaign out of all the entries. 🎉Other community groups such as Charlton Community Gardens, Charlton House Garden Volunteers, Heathwood Gardens Community Hub and Christchurch School Community Garden also won awards for the incredible work they do for green spaces. #parks #openspaces #greenspaces #londoninbloom #localauthority

New #LivingWage rates have been announced by the Living Wage Foundation. The Living Wage is now £13.85 an hour in London (70p or 5.3% increase) and £12.60 an hour across the UK (60p or 5% increase). We're proud to have more #LivingWageEmployers than ever before in the borough, committed to paying all staff the Living Wage. Ahead of #LivingWageWeek, you can check out our grant scheme, which helps businesses to cover the cost of accreditation. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dj3VFFms You can also find out more about it at an event in Lambeth on 5 November. You'll hear from accredited businesses how the scheme promotes fair pay and inclusive employment. Register at https://bit.ly/llw-event

Did you know that privately rented property landlords need to have the correct licence? Otherwise they could face up to a £30,000 fine.    All rented properties in Royal Greenwich that are let out to three or more people from two or more households, require an Additional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licence.      If a property is let out to five or more people from two or more households, it will need a Mandatory HMO Licence.      If a property is rented out to one household, it will need Selective Licence if it is in the following wards: Woolwich Riverside, Woolwich Common, Shooters Hill, Plumstead Common or Plumstead Glyndon.     To find out more about the different licences and to apply visit https://lnkd.in/ei-dYbXh

💡 Greenwich Green Investment: Empowering communities and driving sustainability 🌱 Our Greenwich Green Investment is an innovative way for residents, businesses, and community groups to invest in green projects across the borough. You can help fund environmental initiatives like: ☀️ Installing solar panels 💡 Improving energy efficiency in council buildings This low-risk investment allows you to earn a return while supporting sustainable development in your local area. Join us in driving positive change! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eimS64aM #Sustainability #GreenInvestment #CommunityImpact #GreenwichInitiatives Investments are long term and may be hard to sell. Approver: Abundance (525432). Approval date: 2 October 2024

Today we've published London's Homelessness Emergency - a new report setting out our latest data, analysis, and policy priorities for tackling #homelessness. The situation in London is worsening dramatically. Key findings include: ◾ 183,000 Londoners are estimated to be homeless and living in temporary accommodation arranged by their local borough. This is the highest-ever level of recorded homelessness in the capital – equivalent to at least one in 50 Londoners. ◾ The number of Londoners in temporary accommodation includes almost 90,000 children. We estimate this is equivalent to one out of every 21 children living in the capital – or on average at least one homeless child in every London classroom. ◾ London boroughs collectively spent £114m every month on average – or £4m daily – on temporary accommodation for homeless Londoners in the 2023-24 financial year. ◾ Boroughs’ spending on temporary accommodation jumped by a dramatic 68% in just one year (comparing 2022-23 to 2023-24). The impact on Londoners and pressures on local services are utterly unsustainable. Ahead of #Budget2024, we are calling for renewed action at a national policy level to support local services and reduce homelessness as quickly as possible. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKYsczxC #localgov #housingcrisis #Londonhomelessness #UKhousing #housingpolicy

Greenwich Giving is a new scheme to connect local charities and community groups with funding. 🤝 Metro Gavs is seeking feedback on how it should develop. All responses will be entered into a draw to win one of four £25 shopping vouchers. 🛍️

🌍 Get involved in an exciting opportunity to invest in tackling climate change on a local level. Our Greenwich Green Investment is a unique chance for residents, businesses, and organisations to invest in their communities while directly making a positive impact on creating a greener and healthier Greenwich. It’s not only good for the environment, but also for your pocket – with a 4% return per year, paid to you every six months. You’ll directly be funding: ☀️ Solar panel installations 💡 Energy-efficient lighting 🌿 Greener council buildings Now is your chance to make a low-risk investment. Every contribution counts: https://lnkd.in/eimS64aM #GreenInvestment #SustainableCommunities #InvestInGreenwich #ClimateAction Investments are long term and may be hard to sell. Approver: Abundance (525432). Approval date: 2 October 2024