Children’s centres in 13 locations across Greenwich borough face closure as part of the cash-strapped council’s plans to save £33.7 million. There are currently 23 centres in the borough, which offer early years education and childcare, healthcare services, early identification of children with special needs, family support and careers services . Four of the centres […]
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Greenwich Council’s ‘residents’ rainbow’ cost over £200 per message
853 exclusive: A Greenwich Council project to put messages from residents on trees cost the borough a total of £95,000 – more than £200 per message – after it included a laser show which was branded an “epic fail”. The Residents’ Rainbow, which was launched in September, was a response to the coronavirus crisis. It […]
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George Floyd killing: Greenwich councillors pledge solidarity
Three of Greenwich’s most senior councillors will meet organisations representing black and minority ethnic groups tomorrow to discuss what can be done to stamp out inequality in the borough in the light of the protests following the killing of a black man by a white police officer in the United States. A council statement said […]
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Silvertown Tunnel councillor out in shake-up of Greenwich Council’s cabinet
853 exclusive: The senior councillor in charge of Greenwich Council’s policy on the Silvertown Tunnel has lost her cabinet position in a wide-ranging shake-up of Danny Thorpe’s top team, 853 can reveal. Denise Scott-McDonald, the cabinet member for transport and air quality, is one of a number of names who will leave the council’s ruling […]
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