A tree donated to the people of Essex by His Majesty King Charles III has been planted in Epping Forest in celebration of his Coronation. The small-leaved lime tree was planted today (Saturday) by the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer…
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City of London Police: Middle East Briefing
• We extend our support to people affected by the tragic events that are taking place in the Middle East.• Protests in London are expected over the coming days and we are working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service to…
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The City of London Corporation would like to hear your views. When there is a new development, developers are required to pay a charge which is called the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and this is used to provide a range…
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Bishopsgate: 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 Liverpool Street Railway Station Liverpool Street London…
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New Lord Mayor of London Elected
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…
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Treasures 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 –…
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Epping 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…
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Consent 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…
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Bishopsgate: 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…
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Epping 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.…
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