Benjamin Murphy

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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🌈 I am delighted to share that #Bishopsgate businesses are collaborating to create a ‘Pride on the Plaza’ festival this year, on Wednesday 1st July…and you are invited!! 🥐 The day will start with Discovery Breakfast sessions at our community…

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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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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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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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The City of London Police, in partnership with the Eastern City and Aldgate Connect Business Improvement Districts, has launched the ‘City Safe Bus’. The City Safe Bus is a converted former ambulance and  will be situated next to the taxi…

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Op Swipe is the City of London Police’s operation to deter, detect, apprehend and prevent phone snatching. This proactive approach involves: Visible public messaging – iconic ‘blue plaques’, placed at phone theft hotspots and locations where arrests of phone snatchers have…

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The City of London Corporation has been working with the City’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Central London Alliance (CIC) to collaboratively leverage this summer’s global sports events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the summer, City BIDs and CIC will deliver sporting installations and…

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The Eastern City Business Improvement District has launched, ‘The Observatory‘, a free immersive digital art house created by Creative Giants Art, blending art, technology, and storytelling to explore the human experience and bring light and joy to the winter months.…

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This evening, the Bishopsgate community came together on Bishopsgate Plaza to see renowned actress Dame Joan Collins light London’s tallest Christmas tree, marking the official start to the festive season. The trees, which stood at a massive 67 foot is…

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