At this afternoon’s meeting of the Court of Common Council, I was pleased to be one of several Members to request that improvements in public transparency be made at the City of London Corporation. This is not a new subject…
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Bishopsgate: Ward Newsletter – December 2024
I am delighted to share the latest edition of our Bishopsgate Ward Newsletter with you. Your comments and feedback are always appreciated, to help us understand what you would like to know more or less about.
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City of London: Corporation ends markets’ move to Dagenham as traders decide their next move
The City of London Corporation’s Court of Common Council has today (26 November) ratified a decision to end its interest in co-locating the wholesale food markets of Smithfield and Billingsgate to a new site at Dagenham Dock. Under a new…
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Bishopsgate: Dame Joan Collins Lights London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
This evening, the Bishopsgate community came together on Bishopsgate Plaza to see renowned actress Dame Joan Collins light London’s tallest Christmas tree, marking the official start to the festive season. The trees, which stood at a massive 67 foot is…
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Bishopsgate: City of London Police’s Crime Update – Q3 2024
For those of us in the City who are overwhelmed with statistics every day, we understand the value data can bring when used to identify trends, however, it often doesn’t tell the full story. I have done my best to…
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Bishopsgate: Armistice Day at Liverpool Street Station
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the United Kingdom pauses in silence for two minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and security. The Armistice – Latin…
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City of London: Youth Natural Environment Board Launches
Young Londoners are shaping environmental and sustainability projects within the Square Mile and beyond, thanks to a new Youth Natural Environment Board (YNEB) which met for the first time on Friday 8 November. The City of London Corporation’s scheme brings…
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Bishopsgate Lights Up The Streets With London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
A massive 67 foot sustainable Christmas tree – the tallest in London – will be the latest edition to the iconic City skyline when it is unveiled next month as part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Festival of…
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Bishopsgate: Jubilee Garden Redesign Update – November 2024
As regular readers will be aware, from my updates in January and August, the City of London Corporation has invested £680,000 in a project to improve Jubilee Gardens on Houndsditch (next to Devonshire Square). Works include relandscaping the gardens to…
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City of London: Children’s Services Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
The City of London Corporation’s children’s services have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted following an inspection. His Majesty’s Inspector, Christine Kennet, acknowledged the unique strengths of the City Corporation’s approach, saying children living or arriving in the City of…
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