Greenwich suffered some of the worst manufacturing job losses in London during the 1980s and early 90s leading to unprecedented levels of unemployment and deprivation.
The council was determined to reverse this decline, and its regeneration programme has done just that, attracting new investment, creating job opportunities and ultimately reviving the fortunes of the borough.
In particular, the Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB) scheme has been a key mechanism for linking local people to employment opportunities. GLLaB recently won a Charter Mark for its efforts.