Benjamin Murphy

A big thank-you to all of Bishopsgate’s electors for coming out in force today for our annual Wardmote at Bishopsgate Institute. We covered a wide range of topics and had some great questions. It’s lovely to see people so genuinely…

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Black Raven Court, a landmark 66-home development delivering 100% social rent housing on the City of London/Islington border, has officially opened. Delivered by the City of London Corporation in partnership with Islington Council, the scheme provides 33 homes for each…

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Following our discussion with Bishopsgate voters at the Wardmote in March 2025, we collectively resolved to ask the City of London Corporation to improve its communications with both business and residential voters in Bishopsgate, to enable us to share some…

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After years of discussions, designs and consultations, today the City of London Corporation’s Planning Application Sub-Committee was able to approve Network Rail’s plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station. This upgrade will future proof the station to service more than…

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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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I was delighted to join members of our community for the annual Christmas tree lights switch-on at Bishopsgate Plaza tonight. The event is organised and sponsored as a joint partnership project between the Pan Pacific Hotel and the Eastern City…

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As we brace ourselves for the busy festive season ahead, we are pleased to share some of the projects  we have been working on, on your behalf, over the summer and some of the existing things coming up in the…

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I have received the notification below from Transport for London this morning, outlining price increases in the City of London congestion charging scheme. As a reminder, Transport for London is not part of the City of London Corporation. The Chair…

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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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“At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.” The Armistice, Latin for to stand (still) arms, was an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude…

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