Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli has today [29 September 2023] been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, he will serve as a global ambassador for the…
Continue ReadingTreasures of Gold and Silver Wire exhibition Opens
Visitors to the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery will be taken on a fascinating journey through history this autumn, as they marvel at a dazzling display of over 200 items – from centuries-old robes to contemporary jewellery –…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: Committee Site Visit – September 2023
Today, I have had the pleasure of hosting a site visit, to allow the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee members to see first-hand some of the excellent conservation work being conducted by officers and to talk…
Continue ReadingConsent given for new plaque on William Beckford statute in Guildhall’s Great Hall
The City of London Corporation has been granted planning permission to fix a plaque to a statue of a historic figure linked to the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade. As part of its commitment to tackling racism…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Phone Snatchers Jailed for 17 years
Two men have been sentenced to 17 years after three people were stabbed during an attempted phone snatch in the City of London. At Inner London crown court, Judge Benedict Kelleher said: “You acted with appalling violence. The incident caused…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest Chairman’s Update: August 2023
Epping Forest has always been an important space of recreation for the community, and this summer will be no different. I am delighted that Epping Forest has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award and Green Heritage Accreditation.…
Continue ReadingSt. Botolph Without Bishopsgate – Church August Newsletter
This is a special short newsletter due to all the staff having time off during July and August.The Church remains open and the services continue.We hope all our friends are able to enjoy a holiday at some point and we…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; CAC – Conservation Area Consent; TPO – Tree Preservation Order; OUTL – Outline Planning Permission Brushfield…
Continue ReadingCity of London Disabled Parking Review
The City of London Corporation is undertaking a review into improving the disabled parking experience in the City of London. We have posted a survey to all Red Badge holders and would be grateful if you could complete this with…
Continue ReadingVacancy: Burnham Beeches & Stoke Common – Conservation Officer
Job reference OENV0147 Application closing date 04/09/2023 Salary £40,480 to £45,880 per annum inclusive of all allowances (Basic and OLW) dependent on experience. There is also an additional London Weighting Supplement for sp 1038 and above which is £120 p.a.…
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