There has been much excitement over the past 24 hours, following street artist Banksy’s announcement on Instagram that they had been responsible for the redecoration of a City of London Police sentry box on Ludgate Hill with a piranha design.…
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Standard Chartered Great City Race: 23rd July 2024 Road Closures
Standard Chartered’s Great City Race is back again this year. It remains London’s premier corporate running challenge for teams of employees across the Square Mile. The challenge takes place across a 5K course that allows runners to enjoy some of…
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West Ham Park: 150th Anniversary Celebrations
West Ham Park has been managed by the City of London Corporation since 1874 and this weekend we have been busy celebrating its 150th anniversary. Spanning 77 acres, it is the largest public park in the London Borough of Newham and welcomes…
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City of London: Celebrating Diversity with Pride 2024
This week, I was honoured to represent the City of London Corporation at its annual Pride event at the Guildhall. There is something magical about the history and grandeur of the Guildhall. It has a unique ability to draw together…
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City of London Celebrates Volunteer Workforce
This evening, the Great Hall of the Guildhall was packed full of the army of volunteers that help support the City of London’s operations across London and the Home Counties. From our volunteer police specials and cadets, to volunteer carers,…
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A decade of Beerfest in the City of London
The much-loved City Beerfest is back to celebrate its 10-year anniversary at the historic Guildhall Yard on Thursday 11 July, from 12.30pm to 9pm. This year’s festival is set to be the most memorable yet, bringing together a selection of…
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Service of Thanksgiving for the 10th Anniversary of the Invictus Games Foundation
This evening I had the honour to join representatives from across the global military community – past and present – the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of London, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the UK Prime Minister’s wife Mrs. Akshata…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: 13th-19th May 2024
Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, dedicated to fostering positive mental wellbeing and eradicating stigma in the workplace. This year, we recognise the theme of Movement, encouraging small daily movements for mental health and supporting organisations to encompass…
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TCS London Marathon 2024
The TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday 21st April. In this annual sporting event, more than 50,000 people participate in the gruelling 26.2m race, raising a whopping £1.2 billion for worthy causes. The event also includes races for…
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Happy 150th Birthday to Liverpool Street Station!
This week, colleagues from across the rail industry and leading organisations from the Bishopsgate community gathered to pay tribute to celebrate the milestone 150th Anniversary of London’s Liverpool Street Station. Peter, Lord Hendy of Richard Hill, in his capacity as…
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