An outdoor exhibition that highlights the essential role played by London’s parks and open spaces will open at Epping Forest next week. From picnics and gardening to festivals and Sunday football kickabouts, Green City: A Visual History of London’s Parks…
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Bishopsgate Aldermanic Election – Statement of Persons Nominated
As published in an earlier article, there is to be an election held on Thursday 15th September 2022 to elect a new Alderman to represent the Ward of Bishopsgate in the City of London. We now know that 3 individuals…
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Further Connections for Crossrail’s Elizabeth Line from November 6th
The next stage of the transformational Elizabeth line has been confirmed today, with trains running directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and from Shenfield to Paddington set to begin this November. The brand-new Bond Street Elizabeth line station,…
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Bishopsgate 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…
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Wildfires in Epping Forest requires us to rethink disposable BBQ sales
It is clear the unprecedented temperatures and long spells without rain have made open space spaces across the country worry about the risks of wildfires. In Epping Forest, we believe between the 26th June and 11th August 2022 (54 days),…
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Destination 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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England’s ‘Lionesses’ to receive Freedom of the City of London after triumphant win at Wembley
The entire England Women’s Football Team will be awarded the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of its dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in the European Championship Final at Wembley last night. England created history by winning…
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A Deep Problem: Wanstead Park Ponds, Epping Forest
A deep problem – Wanstead Village Directory With the dry, cracked bed of the Ornamental Water once again on show, Benjamin Murphy, chair of the Epping Forest & Commons Committee, explains the inherent difficulties in managing the water levels of Wanstead Park’s lake…
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Bishopsgate Ward: Standards of Cleanliness
Each month I try to have a stroll around the Ward of Bishopsgate and look at the general state of cleanliness, report any repairs which may need to be made and just look at the way residents, visitors and vehicles…
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City Corporation charities celebrate 15 Green Flag wins!
The City of London Corporation has won Green Flag status at 15 of its open spaces. The prestigious scheme recognises parks and other green spaces as some of the very best managed sites in the world. The international award, run by the…
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