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…
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…
Continue ReadingThe Golden Key & Destination City Launch
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…
Continue ReadingArrest in connection with Bishopsgate attempted robbery and knife attack
City of London Police detectives investigating the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October, have today arrested a man. T/DCI Colin Bishop, of the City of London Police Major Crime Team, said: “Detectives who are investigating a number of…
Continue ReadingAction Taken on Street Cleaning Standards in Bishopsgate
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…
Continue ReadingNew Bishopsgate Alderman Elected: Kawsar Zaman
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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate 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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate Aldermanic Election
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…
Continue ReadingDestination 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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