Do you enjoy playing tennis and wish there were more facilities available in the City of London? Do you struggle to convince others to play with you, especially those who play at the same level of competency at you do?…
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Bishopsgate: London Liverpool Street Station Improvements Programme
Network Rail are delivering a range of changes at London’s busiest train station, Liverpool Street, which will improve the experience for passengers, which are outlined by them below... We are increasing pedestrian capacity by adding more ticket gates serving Platforms…
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Work Begins at BoxHall City – 29 Liverpool Street, London
As many of you will be aware, the Edwardian shopping arcade which was originally opened in 1912 on Liverpool Street, has been taken over by Boxpark. The buildings are still owned by Transport for London, but they have signed a…
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City of London: Celebrating Diversity with Pride 2024
This week, I was honoured to represent the City of London Corporation at its annual Pride event at the Guildhall. There is something magical about the history and grandeur of the Guildhall. It has a unique ability to draw together…
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City of London votes to lift black cab restrictions at Bank Junction
What a week it has been! Members of the City of London Corporation’s Court of Common Council have been bombarded with representations from both sides of the campaign – those who want to ban black cabs forever from crossing Bank…
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City of London: HM The King’s Birthday Honours
Former Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Nicholas Lyons, has been awarded a knighthood in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List. Sir Nicholas was honoured for services to the financial sector, to the growth economy, and to…
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City of London Celebrates Volunteer Workforce
This evening, the Great Hall of the Guildhall was packed full of the army of volunteers that help support the City of London’s operations across London and the Home Counties. From our volunteer police specials and cadets, to volunteer carers,…
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Thames 21 Launch Live Litter Map
Thames 21 is the voice of London’s waterways, working with communities to improve rivers and canals for both people and wildlife. They mobilise thousands of volunteers every year to clean and green the capital’s 400 mile network of waterways. This…
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Parliament is Prorogued – the General Election Campaign Begins
At 10am sharp this morning, the Common Cryer of the City of London read out the Royal Proclamation dissolving Parliament and the summoning of a new Parliament, from the steps of the Royal Exchange. You can watch the proclamation here:…
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City Plan 2040 Consultation Extended
The City of London Corporation has received a number of requests to extend the City Plan 2040 consultation. We have decided to move the deadline, from Friday 31 May to Monday 17 June 2024 to ensure as many people as…
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