The council’s plan is to make Eltham, Greenwich, and Woolwich cleaner and more welcoming.
This effort includes extra support for businesses and initiatives to draw more people to the high street.
The money for this project comes from developers and ringfenced grants.
Councillor Anthony Okereke, leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “People often feel nostalgic about how high streets used to be.
“I get that – so we’re investing in our town centres to make people proud today too.
“We’re putting extra cash into our town centres to make sure they are equipped for the modern day.
“Fifty-five percent of residents rate their local high street or town centre as excellent or good, but we can do better.
“Using money we’ve secured from developers, we’re going to make sure our town centres are kept clean, well run and active.
“We’re going to bring in new town centre managers, extra jet washing and increased rubbish collections.
“We’ve already announced a new team of community safety enforcement officers that can patrol later, so residents feel safe and confident to visit the town centre in the evening.”
The council will also be supporting local businesses with new town centre management and events.
Councillor Jackie Smith, cabinet member for inclusive economy, said: “We are lucky to have three town centres full of character and places we feel proud to call ours.
“Woolwich has already undergone remarkable regeneration, and we’re making sure it’s kept clean and safe.
“In Greenwich, we’re going to be revamping Cutty Sark Gardens, and in Eltham we’ll be hosting events to boost local tourism.
“Vibrant town centres are vital to the local economy, and this investment means we can carry out more engagement with visitors and businesses.”
The council plans to use the combination of grants and developer cash to landscape Cutty Sark Gardens.
Eltham will get an events package to draw more people to the high street, and town centre management will be improved through more engagement with local businesses.
This investment is part of the council’s ‘Getting Things Done’ drive, which cannot be used to offset any future deficits.
The council has secured £60 million from developers, which it can use to focus on things that matter to residents.
Announcements will be made weekly on the council’s website.
