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Restoration of nationally important Battle of Britain site complete

Restoration of nationally important Battle of Britain site complete

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

An ambitious conservation and restoration project at a key World War Two heritage site is finally complete and provides a fitting monument to the sacrifice of those who served and died there.    The Kenley Revival Project, at Kenley Airfield, started…

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Queen’s Green Canopy Selects 3 of 70 Ancient Woodlands in Epping Forest & Commons

Queen’s Green Canopy Selects 3 of 70 Ancient Woodlands in Epping Forest & Commons

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and Ashtead Common have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy recently announced the network…

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New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee

New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee (cityoflondon.gov.uk) Ben Murphy has been elected as Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee. Previously Deputy Chairman, Ben succeeds Graeme Doshi-Smith, who has now been elected…

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DFS sofa delivery drivers fined thousands of pounds for illegal forest fly-tip

DFS sofa delivery drivers fined thousands of pounds for illegal forest fly-tip

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Two sub-contracted delivery drivers for DFS have been fined over £2,000 after being found guilty of dumping a sofa in Epping Forest. The City of London Corporation, which protects the site as a charitable trust, prosecuted the men at Chelmsford…

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Thank-you for your Support!

Thank-you for your Support!

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

I am truly honoured to have been re-elected to serve the good people of Bishopsgate once more, at today’s Wardmote in the Church Hall of St. Botolph-Without-Bishopsgate. The Presiding Officer was Alderman the Baroness Patricia Scotland, ably supported by the…

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City Backs Jubilee Trees for Queen’s Green Canopy

City Backs Jubilee Trees for Queen’s Green Canopy

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

In celebration of Commonwealth Week and Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the City of London Corporation has pledged to plant hundreds of new trees in parks in the Square Mile and in open green spaces it manages, like Epping…

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Epping Forest Conservators continues to Object to Next Plc development in Waltham Abbey

Epping Forest Conservators continues to Object to Next Plc development in Waltham Abbey

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

The Conservators of Epping Forest have reaffirmed their objection to a proposed development by clothing and home retailer, Next Plc. The company is proposing a new warehouse on land north of Dowding Way in Waltham Abbey, Essex, but saw plans…

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Actions taken to support Ukraine

Actions taken to support Ukraine

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

The actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine have dominated discussions for the past week, as the fears of the world have played out through the news and social media. On Monday 28th February, I attended the Policy and Resources…

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City Tenants: Rebate of Water Charges

City Tenants: Rebate of Water Charges

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

Below is a letter sent to impacted City of London residents regarding a water charge rebate: “Until March 2019, the City of London Corporation had an agreement with Thames Water that it would collect water and wastewater charges from its…

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Liverpool Street: Accessible Bathroom Renovations

Liverpool Street: Accessible Bathroom Renovations

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Benjamin Murphy

One of the things shop owners in Middlesex Street and Artillery Lane spoke to me about when I was first elected was the lack of public toilets, since the closure of those in Middlesex Street and Network Rail’s subsequent decision…

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