Royal Borough Of Greenwich

Woolwich Centre Library ūüďö will be closed on Sunday 10th February for essential maintenance work. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Libraries in Eltham, Greenwich and Thamesmead are open as normal that day.

‚ėÉÔłŹūüíô Be cold weather ready! If you‚Äôre struggling with heating your home during this cold spell, get in touch with the Stay Warm Stay Safe team who are on hand to help.
Live Well Greenwich’s Stay Warm Stay Safe programme gives extra services and support for those who may be at risk during the cold weather.
If you are over 60, care for a young or vulnerable person or are having problems paying winter fuel bills, you could benefit from Stay Warm Stay Safe. It is also open to sup...port people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or a sensory impairment.
Find out more about the programme here:
https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/…/sta y_warm_stay_safe_ser…
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Dignitaries, faith leaders and residents gathered at Woolwich Town Hall today to remember those killed during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides around the world at our Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration ceremony..
Holocaust Memorial Day is marked on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. In addition to remembering the millions of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, It provides an opportunity to r...emember the victims of the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Darfur.
Council leader Cllr Danny Thorpe gave a reflection, there were prayers and candle lighting by faith leaders as well as readings, poems and songs by pupils from Mulgrave primary school.
The theme this year is 'torn from home' about how the enforced loss of a safe place to call 'home' is part of the trauma faced by anyone experiencing persecution and genocide. You can find out more on www.hmd.org.uk
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Local authorities can grant relief of up to 100% of business rates for certain organisations. These can be charitable or non-profit making organisations or any business as long as we have considered the financial impact on residents. We want to hear the views of local businesses and residents on the criteria we should consider when deciding who should benefit from business rates relief in the borough. Have your say before 1 February 2019. https://consultations.royalgreenwich.gov. uk/kms/elab.aspx…

ūüߣ‚ĚĄÔłŹ If you‚Äôre struggling with heating your home during this cold spell, get in touch with the Stay Warm Stay Safe team who are on hand to help. Find out more about the programme on our website:
https://livewellgreenwich.org.uk/winter/ #staywarmstaysafe #livewellgreenwich

Tell us your views on our plans to create a new conservation area in Woolwich!
Woolwich town centre is an important historic area and the council wants to protect its heritage. The suggested boundary includes Beresford Square, General Gordon Square, Greens End, Hare Street, St Mary's Church and Gardens, Thomas Street and parts of Calderwood Street, Wellington Street, Woolwich High Street and Woolwich New Road. Let us know your thoughts by 15 February 2019: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/woolwic hconservation

Don't forget to pop into the Woolwich Centre library today from 10am-4pm for Big Energy Saving Week. You can talk to advisors about how to cut your energy bills, switch provider or to find out what financial support is available. GCDA, Good Food in Greenwich and Live Well Greenwich will be on hand with support, food and health and wellbeing tips. There‚Äôs also a gadget giveaway on the day. https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/‚Ķ/a‚Ä ¶/1352/save_your_energy

Local authorities can grant relief of up to 100% of business rates for certain organisations. These can be charitable or non-profit making organisations or any business as long as we have considered the financial impact on residents. We want to hear the views of local businesses and residents on the criteria we should consider when deciding who should benefit from business rates relief in the borough. Have your say before 1 February 2019. https://consultations.royalgreenwich.gov. uk/kms/elab.aspx…

ūüƨWe could see adverse weather in Royal Greenwich over the next few days and there is a risk of widespread icy conditions.
We will keep you updated if this is likely to cause any delays with waste collections or street cleansing ‚ĚĄÔłŹ

Do you know an unsung hero making a big difference in the community? Then nominate them for a Civic Award. They could be a friend running a group for disabled people, a neighbour who always helps others, a remarkable young mentor, an inspirational sports coach, someone who has shown exceptional bravery, an organisation providing much-needed support or a lifelong volunteer. The list is endless. The Civic Awards are a fantastic way of recognising people and organisations making an outstanding contribution in the community. We want to hear about them. So get nominating!. https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/…/nam e_and_fame_your_civi…

Holocaust Memorial Day is marked each year on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. This year we are holding our memorial event on Monday 28 January.
In addition to remembering the millions of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, Holocaust Memorial Day provides an opportunity to remember the victims of the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Darfur.
The theme of this year’s Holocaust Memor...ial Day is 'torn from home' which encourages us to think about how the enforced loss of a safe place to call 'home' is part of the trauma faced by anyone experiencing persecution and genocide. It’s also encourages us to think about how we can support those escaping persecution today and who may be looking to make a new home in our own communities in Royal Greenwich.
The event is free and open to all Royal Greenwich residents and will include a range of readings and songs by pupils from Mulgrave primary school.
To register for a place please email mayor@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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ūüćéūüĎć If you‚Äôre looking to make some simple changes to help you and your family eat more healthily day to day, look no further than our FREE five week cookery clubs!
Find your local cookery club here:
https://livewellgreenwich.org.uk/free-coo kery-clubs-this-j…/

Voting has closed for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund. We've had loads of votes. Thank you to all who voted online and at our libraries ūüďö Good luck to all of the wonderful organisations which were shortlisted. We will be announcing the winners next month.

It's Big Energy Saving Week. Pop into the Woolwich Centre library on Thursday 24 January from 10am-4pm to talk to advisors about how to cut your energy bills, switch provider or to find out what financial support is available. GCDA, Good Food in Greenwich and Live Well Greenwich will be on hand with support, food and health and wellbeing tips. There‚Äôs also a gadget giveaway on the day. https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/‚Ķ/a‚Ä ¶/1352/save_your_energy

LAST CHANCE: Friday is the last day for you to tell us what you think of plans to change the junction of Greenwich South Street, Blissett Street, and Devonshire Drive: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/…/you r_views_needed_on_qu…

LAST CHANCE: you've got until Friday 1 February to apply for funding for activities like community gardens, youth clubs and dance classes in Woolwich Common and Woolwich Riverside wards as part of an estate regeneration programme: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/…/tho usands_of_pounds_ava…

ūüćļūü§Į Wake up with beer fear today?
Many of us like a drink, and for different reasons, but what type of drinker are you?
Visit our free roadshow to find out what kind of drinker you are, what that means for your health and how you can cut down:
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Have you chosen yet? Voting closes today for the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund. There are lots of exciting projects and good causes so take a look and vote for your favourites online. https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/…/vot e_for_your_favourite… … …