This week, I have been pleased to join Epping Forest’s Superintendent, Keepers and Enforcement teams on patrol at Wanstead Flats, in a joint operation to deter anti-social behaviour (ASB) and public nuisance. Due to the lighter evenings and warmer weather,…
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City of London: Cultural Strategy Survey
The City of London Corporation is developing a new Cultural Strategy for the Square Mile. The Strategy will set out a bold and practical vision for culture in the Square Mile over the next five years. It will highlight the…
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Bishopsgate: Free Plant Giveaway from British Land
Do you live or work around the Broadgate Estate? Have you downloaded the My Broadgate app? If so, this week, British Land are hosting a free plant giveaway in Exchange Square this week – perfect for your desk, your home,…
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Bishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULMAJ/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; MDC – Submission of Details; TPO – Tree Preservation Order 10 Devonshire Square London EC2M 4YP…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – March 2025
Ben Murphy on keeping Epping Forest for future generations | Epping Forest Guardian Epping Forest’s future depends on strong public partnerships, alongside policies from government which will help protect this asset for future generations. Part of the City of London…
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Burnham Beeches hosts International Conference on the biodiversity of pollarded trees
Registration Now Open: Biodiversity of Pollarded Trees – an international conference Join us for a two-day event on the biodiversity of pollarded treesPollarded trees are a cornerstone of biodiversity, supporting a wide range of wildlife and playing a crucial role…
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City of London Police: Phone Snatching Day of Action
The City of London Police is carrying out a day of action today (2nd April) against phone theft, which will include new pavement markings in locations in the City where phone snatching has occurred. As outlined in our Q3 2024…
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Epping Forest: Bluebell Season Begins – Enjoy, don’t destroy!
Visitors to Epping Forest are being urged to help protect its iconic bluebells by sticking to designated paths and resisting the temptation to pick these delicate, native wildflowers. For just a few fleeting weeks each spring, Chalet Wood in Wanstead…
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Bishopsgate: Fatality at Heron Tower
As reported in the Evening Standard, a man died at 2.10pm today, after falling from Heron Tower on Bishopsgate, London. Whilst it would be inappropriate to comment during the course on an ongoing investigation, I wanted to assure residents and…
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Epping Forest: Natural England Features Assessment
Natural England was established by an Act of Parliament in 2006. They are a non-departmental public body in the UK sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). It is responsible for ensuring that England’s natural environment,…
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