Completed consultations


Bostall Gardens tennis court refurbishment engagement survey

From 01 Jun 2023 to 25 Jun 2023

The Royal Borough of Greenwich and the LTA have announced a partnership to invest in and refurbish public park tennis courts in Royal Greenwich. In total, six park tennis venues will be renovated, with investment of £300,000 helping ensure that quality facilities are available for the local community.    

Starting with Bostall Gardens, this investment will see many of our existing park tennis courts brought back to life for the benefit of local communities through renovation works, and improved court accessibility with new gate-access technology and booking systems.  

We want to ensure the newly refurbished courts are accessible to as many local people as possible. If you’re a resident in the Bostall Gardens area, we would like to hear your thoughts on how we can encourage you to take up, come back to or keep playing tennis. 

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Have your say on our hardship relief scheme for businesses

From 24 Apr 2023 to 02 Jun 2023

In England, councils can reduce business rates with a hardship relief. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently reviewing its discretionary scheme to reduce business rates on the grounds of hardship, but we need your feedback.  

The purpose of the hardship relief scheme is to support rate payers by helping reduce their rates in exceptional circumstances.   

When deciding on applications, the Council is considering using a range of criteria All factors must be taken into account to enable us to reach a fair, reasonable and proportionate decision.  

Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 provides billing authorities with the discretion to reduce business rates “to such extent as the authority thinks fit”; where it is satisfied that: 

  • The ratepayer would sustain hardship if the authority did not do so; and 

  • It is reasonable for the authority to do so, having regard to the interests of persons subject to its council tax. 

We are seeking your views on which criteria to use when considering whether to reduce rates for businesses that may need it in Royal Greenwich. 

Have your say on our Additional HMO Licensing scheme for the borough

From 13 Jan 2023 to 24 Apr 2023

We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of people living in HMOs (house in multiple occupation) across the borough and making greater improvements in our local environment. Before making our decision, we want to hear your views on our proposals, and any alternatives we could consider. 

We would especially like to hear from private tenants, landlords, letting and managing agents, residents, businesses and organisations operating in Royal Greenwich.

This consultation will only be used for research purposes and any information you provide will not be personally identifiable in any reports, however, organisations may be identifiable. Information is held securely and strictly in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).  With your permission, if granted, we will provide the results of the consultation which will also be available online.

Please make sure you read the documents below prior to completing the survey.

Read our Privacy Notice.

Review of the former scheme.

Read the proposal for the new scheme.

Read key data from the former scheme

Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

From 03 Mar 2023 to 11 Apr 2023

We’re asking local people, designers and developers to share their views on a new planning guide which will help shape future development in the borough.

The borough’s new Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides detailed guidance on the design of buildings, streets and spaces, which is used to help decide planning applications. It provides advice on the design of household extensions, retail and office developments, and green spaces, alongside key issues such as sustainability, parking, lighting and managing flood risk.

Help shape neighbourhood improvements in west and east Greenwich

From 13 Feb 2023 to 31 Mar 2023

We want residents and businesses to tell us what improvements they want to see in west and east Greenwich neighbourhoods, which will help to reduce congestion, improve air quality and tackle safety concerns. We also want to know what works people would like to see that can make the area safer and more attractive for walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting.