Benjamin Murphy

I’ve spoken in previous posts about the City of London Corporation’s Destination City strategy The concept was borne out of the back of the Covic-19 pandemic, where working from home had materially changed the operating environment within the Square Mile,…

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The City of London Corporation has been working with the City’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Central London Alliance (CIC) to collaboratively leverage this summer’s global sports events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the summer, City BIDs and CIC will deliver sporting installations and…

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Today, I was delighted to join The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London at a Special Evensong to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe (VE Day), in the presence of Their…

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Following the City of London Corporation’s ‘all out’ Court of Common Council elections in March this year, the Court was convened today to complete the election process and commence the first day of business of the new Court. As is…

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Earlier today, Bishopsgate voters gathered at the Parish Hall of St. Botolph Without Church for the annual Wardmote (meeting of electors). During the course of the meeting, each of the six validated nominated candidates were able to set out their…

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This evening, I was honoured to attend an evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral and a reception in the Great Hall at Guildhall to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Pikemen and Musketeers, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Michael…

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This morning, The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Alastair King, hosted the first in a series of breakfast briefings on City Giving Day. City Giving Day is an annual philanthropic and volunteering based event taking place on…

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I am delighted to share the latest edition of our Bishopsgate Ward Newsletter with you. Your comments and feedback are always appreciated, to help us understand what you would like to know more or less about.

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Duke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | This Is Local LondonEEF NEWS – DISTRICT: HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Epping ForestDuke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | Epping Forest Guardian His Royal Highness The Duke…

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Tonight, I attended the City of London Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee annual dinner at Haberdashers Hall. The Policy and Resources Committee is responsible for the City Corporation’s governance arrangements, recommending its strategic priorities, agreeing policy, allocating overall resources and…

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