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…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: Verderer Awarded Freedom of London for Long and Distinguished Service
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…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs
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…
Continue ReadingFaith in the City: New Research & Engagement Programme Launched
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.…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London
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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Community Infrastructure Levy Funding to Community Organisations Now Open
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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: 115-123 Houndsditch Consultation
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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
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…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Gym Theft Awareness Campaign
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…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: Floating Reedbed Launched at Wanstead Park to Improve Water Quality
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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