News Release: City of London Corporation – 30 June 2022 As Conservators of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation has welcomed a Planning Inspectorate decision to block a distribution centre just a quarter of a mile from the most…
Continue ReadingLiverpool Street: Industrial Action – 21-25 June 2022
For those who are having to still attempt to commute into my ward in the City of London this week, I’ve tried to consolidate the best advice and guidance as at midnight on 21st June. This is specific to Liverpool…
Continue ReadingMuch to Celebrate in Epping Forest this Summer
Epping Forest offers plenty for visitors as summer arrives | Epping Forest Guardian Epping Forest much to celebrate | This is Local London News As we approach the summer solstice on June 21, we begin our transition into the long-awaited…
Continue ReadingNature learning programme helps thousands of children in one of London’s most deprived boroughs
More than 5,000 school kids have taken part in a free outdoor learning scheme in Newham, where many families struggle with high levels of deprivation. The Outdoor Learning Programme, run by the City of London Corporation in West Ham Park,…
Continue ReadingCity Corporation to consult on world-leading embodied carbon planning guidance
The City of London Corporation has today (7 June) agreed to consult on a pioneering new draft Planning Advice Note looking at carbon considerations in major development schemes. The ‘Whole Lifecycle Carbon Optioneering’ guidance will assist with pre-application procedures and…
Continue ReadingNational Service of Thanksgiving: Platinum Jubilee
Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral, followed by a reception for the Royal Family, government, military, religious and other public service leadership at the Guildhall. I’m an enormous fan of…
Continue ReadingPlatinum Jubilee: City of London Road Closures
The City is looking forward to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with events planned from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2022. There will be road closures in place in the Square Mile especially on Friday 3rd June, as we celebrate the National…
Continue ReadingWanstead Park: summer of open air theatre gets off to flying start with Peter Pan
Must-see open air theatre is returning to Epping Forest as the curtains are raised on a fun-packed summer of outdoor entertainment. The programme – Epping Forest’s biggest ever open air theatre season – starts with the much-loved family favourite Peter Pan on…
Continue ReadingLiverpool Street’s CrossRail / Elizabeth Line Finally Opens!
The City of London Corporation is today celebrating the opening of the Elizabeth line which will help support the recovery of London and the Square Mile. The Elizabeth line is being opened in three sections (Paddington to Abbey Wood, Reading…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest Recognised as ‘Ancient Canopy’ for Queen’s Jubilee
Epping Forest recognised as ‘Ancient Canopy’ for Queen’s Jubilee | Epping Forest Guardian As the newly-elected chairman of the charity which runs Epping Forest, it is my pleasure to write what I hope will be the first of many articles…
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