Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the honour of attending a number of events around Bishopsgate, as we mark the start of the festive season! Last week, I joined the Eastern City Business Improvement District (EC BID) team…
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Finsbury Circus Gardens – Redevelopment Works Commence
As you may be aware in 2021, the City of London Corporation consulted on proposals to implement a series of improvements to Finsbury Circus Gardens which seek to retain its character as a green haven, refresh and enrich the planting,…
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New report shows City’s aspiration to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination
A new sports report is published showing the City of London is embarking on a programme to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination. The City of London Corporation’s sport strategy, ‘A Global City of Sport’, shows the Square Mile’s blueprint…
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City of London Disabled Parking Review
The City of London Corporation is undertaking a review into improving the disabled parking experience in the City of London. We have posted a survey to all Red Badge holders and would be grateful if you could complete this with…
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Bishopsgate: Annual Wardmote – 23 March 2023
Earlier today, Bishopsgate voters gathered at the Parish Hall of St. Botolph Without Church for the annual Wardmote (meeting of electors). The agenda and minutes are available below, but if there are any items you would like to raise with…
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Funding boost will help older Londoners facing hard winter
An historic charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor has given a six-figure funding boost to London’s vulnerable older people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The Emanuel Hospital charity, set up in 1600 and administered by the City of London Corporation,…
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Public Engagement: Reimagining 55 Old Broad Street
Landsec invites local Bishopsgate workers, businesses and residents to participate in a series of think tank events for the design of new public realm surrounding 55 Old Broad Street. The first event will take place on Wednesday the 26th October at…
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The Golden Key & Destination City Launch
Top attractions were unveiled for the City of London’s spectacular immersive theatre day – one of London’s biggest free events – which took place on Saturday 15 October. The event was also the launch of the City of London Corporation’s…
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Action Taken on Street Cleaning Standards in Bishopsgate
Those readers who regularly follow my blog will be aware that I have been disappointed at the deterioration of standards of cleanliness in Bishopsgate over the past few months. I wrote about some of my observations and the remediation plan…
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Bishopsgate: Alderman Election Wardmote – 14 September 2022
On Thursday 15th December, an election was held to appoint a new Alderman to replace the Baroness Scotland, who was stepping down after 5 years of service to focus on her role as Secretary General of the Commonwealth. It had…
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