Both Greenwich and Lewisham councils have pledged that they will not evict tenants who fall into arrears because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The councils’ announcement comes as many face worrying times for their finances as a result of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus outbreak. “No Greenwich Council tenant will face eviction as a result […]
March 2020
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Coronavirus: Greenwich Council leader ‘blown away’ by community response
The leader of Greenwich Council says he has been “blown away” by the community’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, and has introduced new measures including banning non-essential visits to care homes for the elderly to combat the spread of the virus. Talking to BBC Radio London this morning, Danny Thorpe said “social care and community […]
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Coronavirus: Lewisham mayor’s food bank appeal raises £4,000 in one day
A appeal by the elected mayor of Lewisham to help the borough’s food bank amid the coronavirus crisis has already raised £4,000, just one day after it was launched. The fundraiser was launched on Monday after the Covid-19 pandemic put London’s food banks under severe pressure. Stockpiling has meant the Lewisham food bank is short […]
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Coronavirus: Euro 2020 postponement hits Greenwich Park fan zone
Today’s postponement of Euro 2020 for a year means the end of plans for a fan zone in Greenwich Park – for now, at least. Land in front of the Queen’s House was going to be closed off so 30,000 people could watch matches during the European Championships in June and July. The football tournament […]
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Coronavirus: Town Hall meetings off as Greenwich Council gets set to respond
Town hall meetings are being cancelled and councillors suspending surgeries as Greenwich Council joins other local authorities across London and the UK in preparing to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Only a couple of hours after Londoners in particular were advised to end non-essential travel, work from home if possible, and stay away from other […]
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Woolwich big screen: Cash for £123,000 refurbishment was secured in 2002, council reveals
Most of the money spent on refurbishing the Woolwich big screen came from developer money earmarked for General Gordon Square 18 years ago, 853 can reveal. Greenwich Council spent £123,000 on improving the screen, which was installed in 2009 and shows council promos, BBC news bulletins and major sporting and cultural events. When residents complained […]
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Coronavirus: Greenwich and Lewisham residents mobilise to help neighbours
Hundreds people all over Greenwich and Lewisham boroughs are beginning to take action to make sure older neighbours and other vulnerable people are looked after during the coronavirus outbreak. “Mutual aid” Facebook groups have been set up across southeast London on Facebook to co-ordinate efforts, while Greenwich Council has also begun taking names of volunteers […]
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Glyndon by-election: Four candidates vie to replace disgraced councillor
Four candidates have put their names forward to succeed Tonia Ashikodi as the councillor for Glyndon ward, a week after the Labour representative was given a suspended sentence for housing fraud. Ashikodi, 31, was found guilty last month on two counts of fraud by misrepresentation after applying for and accepting council housing while owning three […]
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