This week I have spent some time with the City of London Police to better understand the City’s responsibilities under the government’s Prevent Strategy. Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (the Act) places a duty on local…
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Liverpool Street – Crossrail Update
It’s been good to catch-up with colleagues at Transport for London today to get an update on the developments of Crossrail. The Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station was officially been transferred to Transport for London in July 2021. Liverpool Street…
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Epping Forest Annual Review 2021
When it comes to Epping Forest, I so frequently hear misinformation, such as the forest is run by Epping Forest District Council and paid for by local taxes, but the truth is the forest is a charity which receives no…
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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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It’s City Giving Day!
I always find the City of London is at its very best when it is pulling all of its talent and resource together to help a common cause. That is why City Giving Day is so important. It isn’t just…
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Epping Forest’s Response to London Borough of Enfield’s Local Plan
As Conservators and Trustees of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest & Commons Committee has to respond to a wide range of planning applications which could impact the forest’s health or the unique eco system it supports,…
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My week ahead…
The last few weeks have felt noticeably busier in the City, with bars and restaurants doing what they do best and transport systems back up to pre-Covid levels. Having footfall in the City is critical for so many of our…
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Climate Action Strategy – Pollination
With just over a month to go until the UK hosts the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, everyone has been thinking hard about how the City of London can make radical changes to improve the environmental conditions within the…
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Exchange Square redevelopment update
As you may be aware, British Land who own the Broadgate Estate, are transforming Exchange Square into a new 1.5 acre public park in the heart of the City of London. In addition to the expansive green space, the park…
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Reduce the risk of your bike being stolen
The British Transport Police at Liverpool Street Station will be “bike marking” on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st September 2021 between 16:00 & 18:00 outside the BTP office (follow the footway between platform 10 and the ticket office). Given the…
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