Leadership, Inclusion and Community Spirit in the Royal Borough of Greenwich

London | 5 June 2026 | Tsering Passang

I was delighted to attend the Mayor Inauguration Ceremony at Woolwich Town Hall, headquarters of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, on the evening of 3 June, where Cllr. David Gardner was formally inaugurated as the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich for 2026–2027.

The event was attended to capacity, bringing together faith leaders, community representatives, former and current councillors, military representatives, and people from all walks of life. It was a wonderful reflection of the diversity, unity and community spirit that make the Royal Borough, home to nearly 300,000 residents, such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.

It was also a pleasure to reconnect with several councillors and community leaders, while at the same time making new connections with individuals from different sectors of civic and co...