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London Careers Festival: 3 – 14 February 2025

London Careers Festival: 3 – 14 February 2025

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

I am pleased to share that the City of London Corporation’s annual Careers Festival is returning to Guildhall between 3rd and 14th February this year. This free event aims to inspire young people from primary age to post 16, guiding…

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Epping Forest: Verderer Awarded Freedom of London for Long and Distinguished Service

Epping Forest: Verderer Awarded Freedom of London for Long and Distinguished Service

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Epping Forest Verderer, Paul Morris, was awarded the Freedom of the City of London today, in recognition of his long and distinguished service as a volunteer. Verderers are forestry officials in England who deal with common land in certain former…

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City of London: Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs

City of London: Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

The City of London Corporation have been working really hard to support the development of Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) as part of our pandemic recovery plan. Did you know that SMEs make up 98% of all businesses in London…

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Faith in the City: New Research & Engagement Programme Launched

Faith in the City: New Research & Engagement Programme Launched

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Faith in the City is a landmark research and engagement programme – delivered in partnership with the City of London Corporation – to understand the faith and belief needs of the Square Mile and put forward ideas for the future.…

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Epping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London

Epping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Judith Adams was awarded the Freedom of the City of London today, following a nomination by by the Chairman (Ben Murphy) and Deputy Chairman (Caroline Haines) of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, following more than…

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Bishopsgate: Community Infrastructure Levy Funding to Community Organisations Now Open

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

If you are a community organisation, operating in the City of London, then we want to hear from you! Applications are now open to the Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund, providing grants to local communities for neighbourhood development. The City…

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Bishopsgate: 115-123 Houndsditch Consultation

Bishopsgate: 115-123 Houndsditch Consultation

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Developer, Brockton Everlast, secured planning permission in 2021 to redevelop 115-123 Houndsditch, locatedbetween Houndsditch and Cutler Street in Bishopsgate. The development proposes to “transform Cutler Street into a more accessible, vibrant and active space. Our plans will deliver a new…

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Bishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications

Bishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications

Posted on January 14, 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 The Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose Street…

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Bishopsgate: Gym Theft Awareness Campaign

Bishopsgate: Gym Theft Awareness Campaign

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

The City of London Police observed a seasonal increase in theft from gyms during January to March 2024, largely due to gyms tending to be busier during this period and due to the many offers available for day passes (to…

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Epping Forest: Floating Reedbed Launched at Wanstead Park to Improve Water Quality

Epping Forest: Floating Reedbed Launched at Wanstead Park to Improve Water Quality

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Floating reedbed launched in Wanstead Park to help improve water quality – London PostFloating reedbed launched in Wanstead Park pond – Waltham Forest Echo A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park, on the East London-side…

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