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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Tribute to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
On Monday 12th September 2022, a Special Urgent Meeting was convened of the City of London’s Court of Common Council to agree a resolution for a message of condolence to His Majesty, King Charles III. Many members of the Court…
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Getting Help with the Cost of Living
As part of the City of London Corporation’s response to the cost of living pressures and hardship that many will face this winter, we have created a web page of relevant information to support and signpost residents and workers. The…
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Bishopsgate Ward: Standards of Cleanliness
Each month I try to have a stroll around the Ward of Bishopsgate and look at the general state of cleanliness, report any repairs which may need to be made and just look at the way residents, visitors and vehicles…
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City Corporation to consult on world-leading embodied carbon planning guidance
The City of London Corporation has today (7 June) agreed to consult on a pioneering new draft Planning Advice Note looking at carbon considerations in major development schemes. The ‘Whole Lifecycle Carbon Optioneering’ guidance will assist with pre-application procedures and…
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Bishopsgate: Annual Wardmote – 23 March 2022
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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Thank-you for your Support!
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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Actions taken to support Ukraine
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
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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