Yesterday, the Epping Forest and Commons Committee paid tribute to former member, Sylvia Moys MBE, who passed away on 6 November 2024. Mrs. Moys diligently served as City of London Common Councillor for the Ward of Aldgate from 2001-2021. During…
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Bishopsgate: Operation Reframe
This evening, I had the pleasure of joining the Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board, Tijs Broeke, at Operation Reframe in Bishopsgate. This Operation is a multi-agency partnership to facilitate the night-time economy (NTE) by providing a…
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City of London: Corporation ends markets’ move to Dagenham as traders decide their next move
The City of London Corporation’s Court of Common Council has today (26 November) ratified a decision to end its interest in co-locating the wholesale food markets of Smithfield and Billingsgate to a new site at Dagenham Dock. Under a new…
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Epping Forest: Newsletter – November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Epping Forest Forest Focus Newsletter. As autumn gives way to winter, this edition of Forest Focus encourages you to discover the exciting activities on offer in Epping Forest on the run up to…
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London: Severe Weather Emergency Protocol Activated
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) which directs councils across London, alongside homeless charities, to open up additional emergency accommodation for people who are sleeping rough during freezing conditions which could…
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Ashtead Common Trustees Object to Installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
In response to the planning application MO/2024/1544 proposing the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility, underground cabling, access track, landscaping, biodiversity enhancement and ancillary infrastructure and equipment, security fence and gates at Land North West of Barnett…
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City of London: Education Strategy 2024-2029 Launch
Today, the City of London Corporation has released its new Education Strategy to cover the next 5 years. This strategy applies across the City of London academies, independent schools, maintained schools, apprenticeships and life-long learning. The Chair of the Education…
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Bishopsgate: Dame Joan Collins Lights London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
This evening, the Bishopsgate community came together on Bishopsgate Plaza to see renowned actress Dame Joan Collins light London’s tallest Christmas tree, marking the official start to the festive season. The trees, which stood at a massive 67 foot is…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – November 2024
Ben Murphy on what Epping Forest has to offer children | East London and West Essex Guardian Series The UK Government’s People and Nature Survey, published at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, stated that 83% of children believe nature…
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Bishopsgate: City of London Police’s Crime Update – Q3 2024
For those of us in the City who are overwhelmed with statistics every day, we understand the value data can bring when used to identify trends, however, it often doesn’t tell the full story. I have done my best to…
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