As Chairman of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee at the City of London Corporation, which owns Epping Forest and is the appointed Conservator under the Epping Forest Act 1878, I often get asked the question ‘what is a Verderer?’.…
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Bishopsgate: Armistice Day at Liverpool Street Station
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the United Kingdom pauses in silence for two minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and security. The Armistice – Latin…
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City of London: Youth Natural Environment Board Launches
Young Londoners are shaping environmental and sustainability projects within the Square Mile and beyond, thanks to a new Youth Natural Environment Board (YNEB) which met for the first time on Friday 8 November. The City of London Corporation’s scheme brings…
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Burnham Beeches: Species of mushroom “new to science” discovered
News comes as City of London Corporation open spaces chiefs urge public not to pick rare and delicate fungi A species of mushroom, new to science, has been discovered at one of the City of London Corporation’s open spaces in…
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Bishopsgate Lights Up The Streets With London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
A massive 67 foot sustainable Christmas tree – the tallest in London – will be the latest edition to the iconic City skyline when it is unveiled next month as part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Festival of…
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Bishopsgate: Jubilee Garden Redesign Update – November 2024
As regular readers will be aware, from my updates in January and August, the City of London Corporation has invested £680,000 in a project to improve Jubilee Gardens on Houndsditch (next to Devonshire Square). Works include relandscaping the gardens to…
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City of London: Children’s Services Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
The City of London Corporation’s children’s services have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted following an inspection. His Majesty’s Inspector, Christine Kennet, acknowledged the unique strengths of the City Corporation’s approach, saying children living or arriving in the City of…
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Bishopsgate: London Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Consultation Open
Network Rail Property has announced it is to bring forward new plans to redevelop Britain’s busiest station, London Liverpool Street, to transform the customer experience. They believe it is time the station becomes a destination in its own right, to…
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Festival Season: Counter Terrorism Policing Campaign
I am supporting the Counter Terrorism Policing’s campaign, which aims to encourage all members of the public to stay alert and help keep each other safe this winter. We know that at this time of year the City becomes a…
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Epping Forest: Rare Bell Heather to Return After 50 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy4pq63qpgohttps://www.essexwt.org.uk/news/trust-helps-restore-rare-plant-population-epping-forest A delicate heathland species, bell heather (Erica cinerea), is set to make its return to Epping Forest after disappearing more than 50 years ago. This restoration effort is part of a conservation collaboration between the City of London Corporation…
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