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City of London: New Sheriff’s Take Office

City of London: New Sheriff’s Take Office

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Today, Deputy Keith Bottomley and Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney have taken office as the next Sheriffs of the City of London, following a ceremony at Guildhall this afternoon. This follows their formal Common Hall election earlier this year. The Sheriffs’ modern-day…

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Bishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications

Bishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULMAJ/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; MDC – Submission of Details; TPO – Tree Preservation Order Livery Hall Coopers Hall 13 Devonshire…

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City of London: New Sheriffs elected for 2025 – 2026

City of London: New Sheriffs elected for 2025 – 2026

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley have been elected at Guildhall’s Common Hall today to serve as the next Sheriffs of the City of London. They will take office on 26 September, holding the position for one year, and…

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City of London: 100th Anniversary of Pikemen and Musketeers

City of London: 100th Anniversary of Pikemen and Musketeers

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

This evening, I was honoured to attend an evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral and a reception in the Great Hall at Guildhall to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Pikemen and Musketeers, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Michael…

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Bishopsgate: Coopers’ Annual Cask Race 2024

Bishopsgate: Coopers’ Annual Cask Race 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

This weekend, the Guildhall Yard hosted 21 individual teams competing for victory in the Worshipful Company of Coopers’ third annual cask rolling race. After a gruelling contest, which required participants to push heavy barrels up and down the Guildhall Yard…

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Epping Forest Welcomes the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

Epping Forest Welcomes the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

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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Bishopsgate: Worshipful Company of Coopers Seeks New Members

Bishopsgate: Worshipful Company of Coopers Seeks New Members

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

As many of you will be aware, the City of London is famous for its 101 Livery Companies. The Worshipful Company of Coopers have their Hall in Devonshire Square in Bishopsgate and have been a recognised livery company since 1501.…

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