The City of London Corporation’s children’s services have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted following an inspection. His Majesty’s Inspector, Christine Kennet, acknowledged the unique strengths of the City Corporation’s approach, saying children living or arriving in the City of…
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Bishopsgate: London Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Consultation Open
Network Rail Property has announced it is to bring forward new plans to redevelop Britain’s busiest station, London Liverpool Street, to transform the customer experience. They believe it is time the station becomes a destination in its own right, to…
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Festival Season: Counter Terrorism Policing Campaign
I am supporting the Counter Terrorism Policing’s campaign, which aims to encourage all members of the public to stay alert and help keep each other safe this winter. We know that at this time of year the City becomes a…
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Epping Forest: Rare Bell Heather to Return After 50 years
Bell heather could return to Epping Forest as part of project – BBC News A delicate heathland species, bell heather (Erica cinerea), is set to make its return to Epping Forest after disappearing more than 50 years ago. This restoration…
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Bishopsgate: Liverpool Street Station Launches London Poppy Appeal 2024
London Poppy Day is the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. This year it took place on Thursday 31st October. London Poppy Day raises crucial funds for The Royal British Legion to support serving personnel,…
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Bishopsgate: Electronic Bikes & Scooter Issues
I’ve met a number of Bishopsgate businesses recently who have raised concerns at the volume of e-bikes and e-scooters being left scattered across the pavement, blocking pedestrian walkways and creating trip hazards. This relatively new method of transport is an…
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Bishopsgate: 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 178 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4NQ Bishopsgate24/01096/MDCSubmission…
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Epping Forest Celebrates 100 Years of Sir Winston Churchill
100 years ago today, on Wednesday 29th October 1924, a general election took place following a vote of no confidence in the labour minority government led by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. It was the third general election to take place in…
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City of London: Union Strike Action on TfL Services – November 2024
Following announcements from Aslef and the RMT, tube strikes are planned which will affect services on some days in November. If strikes go ahead, TfL will operate as many services as possible. We expect disruption on Tube services on the following…
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City of London: Annual Parliamentary Reception
This evening, I was delighted to attend the City of London’s annual parliamentary reception on the terrace of the House of Commons, kindly hosted by former Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Mountevans. The purpose of the event is to…
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