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Funding boost will help older Londoners facing hard winter

Funding boost will help older Londoners facing hard winter

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

An historic charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor has given a six-figure funding boost to London’s vulnerable older people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The Emanuel Hospital charity, set up in 1600 and administered by the City of London Corporation,…

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Public Engagement: Reimagining 55 Old Broad Street

Public Engagement: Reimagining 55 Old Broad Street

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Landsec invites local Bishopsgate workers, businesses and residents to participate in a series of think tank events for the design of new public realm surrounding 55 Old Broad Street. The first event will take place on Wednesday the 26th October at…

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The Golden Key & Destination City Launch

The Golden Key & Destination City Launch

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Top attractions were unveiled for the City of London’s spectacular immersive theatre day – one of London’s biggest free events – which took place on Saturday 15 October. The event was also the launch of the City of London Corporation’s…

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Action Taken on Street Cleaning Standards in Bishopsgate

Action Taken on Street Cleaning Standards in Bishopsgate

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Those readers who regularly follow my blog will be aware that I have been disappointed at the deterioration of standards of cleanliness in Bishopsgate over the past few months. I wrote about some of my observations and the remediation plan…

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New Bishopsgate Alderman Elected: Kawsar Zaman 

New Bishopsgate Alderman Elected: Kawsar Zaman 

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

On Thursday 15th December, an election was held to appoint a new Alderman to replace the Baroness Scotland, who was stepping down after 5 years of service to focus on her role as Secretary General of the Commonwealth. It had…

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Getting Help with the Cost of Living

Getting Help with the Cost of Living

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

As part of the City of London Corporation’s response to the cost of living pressures and hardship that many will face this winter, we have created a web page of relevant information to support and signpost residents and workers. The…

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Bishopsgate Ward: Standards of Cleanliness

Bishopsgate Ward: Standards of Cleanliness

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Each month I try to have a stroll around the Ward of Bishopsgate and look at the general state of cleanliness, report any repairs which may need to be made and just look at the way residents, visitors and vehicles…

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City Tenants: Rebate of Water Charges

City Tenants: Rebate of Water Charges

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Below is a letter sent to impacted City of London residents regarding a water charge rebate: “Until March 2019, the City of London Corporation had an agreement with Thames Water that it would collect water and wastewater charges from its…

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