Benjamin Murphy

The City of London Police has been assigned to Level One – the top ranking – under the new Policing Performance System published for the first time today. Every police force in England and Wales has been assigned a performance level by the policing inspectorate for the…

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As regular readers will be aware from my earlier post, Bishopsgate’s inaugural ‘Pride on the Plaza’ took place on Wednesday 1st July and was a joy-filled demonstration of inclusivity. So many people have raised with me recently that visibility matters…

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One year on from our last round of elections in Bishopsgate, we are pleased to share an update on some of the projects we have been working on, on your behalf, share some of the good news in our community and…

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This week, the City of London Police have hosted their quarterly Liverpool Street Cluster Panel meetings; one in person at St Botolph Without Bishopsgate Church Hall and one virtually online, to try and reach as wide an audience as possible.…

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Fraud devastates lives and undermines the UK’s economic security. The City of London Police is at the centre of the national fightback. Its specialist expertise and national reach make it uniquely equipped to tackle fraud at scale. The City of…

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I’ve previously written about the launch of the City Safe Bus, which launched this winter in the heart of Bishopsgate, to offer support to those in need during the festive season. As a Board Member of the City of London…

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I had the pleasure to participate in the Bishopsgate Ward Christmas Carol Service at St Botolph Without Church this afternoon, alongside the Masters of the Worshipful Company of Coopers, Worshipful Company of Firefighters, representatives from the City Police and the…

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As a Board Member of the City of London Police Authority, we are inviting women who live, work, or visit the Square Mile to join our Walk Along events during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov…

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Pleased to join the City of London Police’s Road Safety Engagement Event at an extraordinarily busy Bank Junction this morning, to see first hand how the Police are addressing unlawful behaviour by riders and drivers, while providing educational outreach to…

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Cluster Panels are community engagement forums where residents and workers in the City of London can collaborate with the police and local government agencies to enhance safety and address local issues. They serve as a platform for local community stakeholders to meet with officers to: In addition to the updates from the City of London Police team, a wide ranging discussion took place with representatives from local businesses…

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