This week the Epping Forest and the Commons Committee have been delighted to visit a collection of our open spaces known as part of the ‘City Commons‘ or the Coulsdon and Other Commons charity. We started our visit in Kenley…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – May 2024
We find ourselves at the start of a new civic year, with lots of new Councillors recently elected to serve their local communities. I was delighted to host representatives from the London Boroughs of Newham, Waltham Forest and Redbridge, as…
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Rt Hon Dame Eleanor Laing Statement: Epping Forest
Responding to the statement from The Rt. Hon. Dame Eleanor Laing MP today, the Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, Ben Murphy has said: “I would like to join the many voices paying tribute…
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City of London Corporation appoints new Executive Director for Environment
The City of London Corporation has appointed Katie Stewart as the new Executive Director for Environment to help sustainably develop the Square Mile’s built environment and lead the organisation’s fight against climate change. Her responsibilities at the City Corporation will…
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Epping Forest Welcomes the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
Exploring strategic partnerships and leveraging the skills and experience of as wide an audience as possible is critical for the future success of a charity like Epping Forest. Indeed, ‘Connect to Proper’ is The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of…
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Epping Town Council – Annual Civic Reception
This week, I was honoured to attend the Mayor of Epping’s Civic Reception at Epping Hall. The purpose of the event is to draw together key community stakeholders and build community cohesion and collaboration. It is also an opportunity to…
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Epping Forest Welcomes Muslim Hikers
This weekend, I was delighted to welcome around 200 Muslim Hikers to Epping Forest, many of whom live in the area, but have never taken the opportunity to visit “the Green Lungs of London” before. Muslim Hikers was set up…
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Wanstead Parklands Visit
Today, I’ve had the pleasure of getting out in the sunshine and making the most of the natural beauty that is Wanstead Park, in Epping Forest. It was a joy to stop and chat with visitors at the Tea Hut,…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – April 2024
On Thursday 2 May, you will be asked to cast your votes for the Mayor of London and GLA Assembly Members, for the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner and for Essex County and Epping Forest District Councillors. Epping Forest is…
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RAF Kenley Celebrates Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial
1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. To mark the occasion, the City of London Corporation planted a red maple tree, donated by the family of former Wing…
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