Fraud devastates lives and undermines the UK’s economic security. The City of London Police is at the centre of the national fightback. Its specialist expertise and national reach make it uniquely equipped to tackle fraud at scale. The City of…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Black Raven Court officially opens
Black Raven Court, a landmark 66-home development delivering 100% social rent housing on the City of London/Islington border, has officially opened. Delivered by the City of London Corporation in partnership with Islington Council, the scheme provides 33 homes for each…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Barbican Renewal approved – securing Europe’s largest multi-arts centre for future generations
The City of London Corporation has approved the planning application for the Barbican Renewal Programme, securing the future of Europe’s largest multi-arts centre and safeguarding one of the world’s most significant Brutalist buildings. City Corporation Planning and Design officers worked…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: St. Botolph Without Church – March 2026 Newsletter
FROM THE RECTOR: A time for forgiveness…Lent should be an intensely personal time in terms of our relationship with God. It is a period in the church when the liturgy, hymns and prayers encourage us to look inward, to examine…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Ward Newsletter – Q4 2025
Following our discussion with Bishopsgate voters at the Wardmote in March 2025, we collectively resolved to ask the City of London Corporation to improve its communications with both business and residential voters in Bishopsgate, to enable us to share some…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULMAJ/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; MDC – Submission of Details; TPO – Tree Preservation Order New Chapter House Bishops Gate East…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Future skyline showcases strong investor confidence
The City of London Corporation has revealed a new ‘City Skyline CGI’ showcasing what the Square Mile’s tall buildings cluster will look like in around six years’ time. Created by Didier Madoc-Jones of GMJ, the computer-generated images show what the…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Corporation Praised in First Independent Peer Review
The City of London Corporation has been praised for its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘clear strategic direction’ in an independent report. The findings came from the Square Mile governing body’s first ever corporate peer challenge, carried out by a team of…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: £1.2bn Liverpool Street Redevelopment Approved!
After years of discussions, designs and consultations, today the City of London Corporation’s Planning Application Sub-Committee was able to approve Network Rail’s plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station. This upgrade will future proof the station to service more than…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULMAJ/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; MDC – Submission of Details; TPO – Tree Preservation Order 1 Appold Street London EC2A 2UU…
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