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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Bishopsgate Wardmote: Wed 14th Sept 2022 @ Noon
This is a reminder that there is an election for Alderman being held in Bishopsgate on Thursday 15 September to choose your senior local representative in the City of London. If you are registered on the City’s Ward List you…
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The sitting Alderman for the Ward of Bishopsgate in the City of London, the Rt Hon the Baroness Patricia Scotland PC QC, has announced her intention to stand down, following her successful election for a second term as Secretary General…
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Destination City: Spectacular immersive theatre event will transform the Square Mile
A spectacular free event will transform the City of London’s streets with a huge programme of theatre, games, and performance on Saturday 15 October. Featuring over 100 performers, the family-friendly highlights include a mass treasure hunt, 16 doors into a…
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Bishopsgate Ward: Standards of Cleanliness
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 hospitality sector boosted with free ‘al fresco’ dining licences
Square Mile pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants are gearing up for a summer of ‘al fresco’ dining, after the City of London Corporation agreed to offer free pavement licences to hospitality businesses. The organisation’s Planning and Transportation Committee today voted…
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Further Support for Bishopsgate SMEs: New Covid Recovery Fund
A new Covid Business Recovery Fund of up to £50 million will launch next Monday (12 April) after it was agreed by the City of London Corporation. The design of the fund – which was agreed by the Policy and Resources Committee…
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City of London Remembers
As is customary at this time of the year, there have been a number of acts of Remembrance this week in Bishopsgate and across the wider City, starting with the launch of the Royal British Legion’s London Poppy Appeal at…
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Liverpool Street: no place for drugs
Congratulations to the City of London Police who have been joined by Metropolitan Police task force dog, Bella, and British Transport Police dog, Polly, to conduct stop and searches today at Liverpool Street Station in my ward of Bishopsgate. 17…
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#CorporateQueer Exhibition by Fiona Freund
As part of our Pride season, Broadgate are proud to host the new photography exhibition #CorporateQueer. Filled with beautiful pictures by photographer Fiona Freund and telling stories celebrating LGBT+ professionals in the City of London, this is an event not…
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