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…
Continue ReadingCity Question Time
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 ReadingCourt of Common Council: 11 January 2024
In an attempt to keep Bishopsgate constituents updated on the work I am engaged in on your behalf, I thought it might be helpful to brief you on the decisions taken by the Court of Common Council at Guildhall today.…
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: 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 ReadingBishopsgate: Combat 2 Coffee Visit
This morning, fellow Bishopsgate Councillor, Shravan Joshi and I visited the Combat2Coffee kiosk at Liverpool Street Station to chat with the team about the important work they do. Combat2Coffee was formed by Nigel Seaman after being diagnosed with PTSD that was…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Remembrance Service – Liverpool Street Station
At 11am today, a busy Liverpool Street Station fell silent, as the bugle played the Last Post and a community came together to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and security in conflicts across the…
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 ReadingBishopsgate: Exchange Square wins Building of the Year!
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects has awarded the Exchange Square redevelopment in the Bishopsgate Ward of the City of London it’s coveted ‘Building of the Year’ award, presented by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of…
Continue ReadingLiverpool Street Station: Pre-planning Consultation
The developer of The Shard, Sellar, is conducting a second round of pre-planning public consultations for its proposed £1.5bn redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th January from 12pm-7pm in the 1901 Ballroom of the Andaz…
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