The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) which directs councils across London, alongside homeless charities, to open up additional emergency accommodation for people who are sleeping rough during freezing conditions which could…
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Burnham Beeches: Species of mushroom “new to science” discovered
News comes as City of London Corporation open spaces chiefs urge public not to pick rare and delicate fungi A species of mushroom, new to science, has been discovered at one of the City of London Corporation’s open spaces in…
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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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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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City of London: New Police Commissioner Elected
Acting Commissioner Pete O’Doherty is set to be the new Commissioner of the City of London Police following a meeting of the Court of Common Council at Guildhall today (Thursday). The appointment, which is subject to Royal Assent, will see…
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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 Eldon House 2 – 3 Eldon…
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
Many of the City of London’s HR and Security Teams will already be aware of this new piece of legislation, but as part of the City of London Police’s commitment to tackling sexual violence and harassment in all its forms,…
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City Corporation takes home World Urban Parks Legacy Award for London
The City of London Corporation has been awarded the World Urban Parks Legacy Award for 2024 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the preservation, management, and enhancement of London’s urban green spaces. It is the first collective city Legacy…
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Epping Forest: 50 for 50 Volunteer Challenge!
The team at Epping Forest are excited to launch a new #50for50 volunteering campaign! They are inviting volunteers – new an old – to step forward and attempt to contribute 50 hours of volunteering over six months, in honour of…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – August 2024
I hope you have managed to recharge your batteries and connect with family and friends this summer. Many of you, I know, have taken the opportunity to visit ‘the Green Lungs of London’. I have seen families flying kites and model aeroplanes,…
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