Today, I received notification from Barclays Bank located at 29-31 Wormwood Street, London, EC2M 1RP that they will be closing their Bishopsgate branch on 6th September 2024. In their correspondence, they state: “The decision to close a branch is never…
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I’m writing to let you know about “City Question Time” event, which is taking place on Tuesday 30 January at the Livery Hall, Guildhall from 5-7pm. This question time is a finance special and will be combined with the annual business ratepayers meeting. On the panel…
Continue ReadingPollinating London Together
Today, we were delighted to welcome an exhibition from Pollinating London Together at the Guildhall, alongside the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Michael Mainelli, the Chairman of the City’s Natural Environment Board and the Chairman of the…
Continue ReadingWorld AIDS Day 2023
World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year and brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: 85th Anniversary of Kindertransport
Today, Liverpool Street Station hosted the 85th anniversary of Kindertransport, the organised rescue effort by Jewish agencies of children from Nazi-controlled territory that took place in 1938–1939, during the nine months prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Christmas has Begun!
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the honour of attending a number of events around Bishopsgate, as we mark the start of the festive season! Last week, I joined the Eastern City Business Improvement District (EC BID) team…
Continue ReadingFinsbury Circus Gardens – Redevelopment Works Commence
As you may be aware in 2021, the City of London Corporation consulted on proposals to implement a series of improvements to Finsbury Circus Gardens which seek to retain its character as a green haven, refresh and enrich the planting,…
Continue ReadingNew report shows City’s aspiration to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination
A new sports report is published showing the City of London is embarking on a programme to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination. The City of London Corporation’s sport strategy, ‘A Global City of Sport’, shows the Square Mile’s blueprint…
Continue ReadingFunding boost will help older Londoners facing hard winter
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,…
Continue ReadingPublic Engagement: Reimagining 55 Old Broad Street
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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