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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Proposed changes to Bus routes N21, N550 &N551
As part of the programme of work Transport for London (TfL) and the City of London are undertaking to improve pedestrian environment and safety around Bank station, TfL are making changes to bus routes N21, N550 and N551. They want…
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One Exchange Square – Have your say
Clients of LaSalle Investment Management are bringing forward proposals for a comprehensive refurbishment of the One Exchange Square building in order to deliver more high quality, sustainable office accommodation, improvements to the public realm, urban greening and enhancements to create…
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Epping Forest & Commons Committee – 13 Sept 2021
Tomorrow, we have the combined Epping Forest and Commons Committee which meets formally 6 times each year and includes the Councillors elected by City businesses and residents and the Verderers elected by the Forest’s ‘commoners’. In addition to this meeting…
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