The City of London Corporation has appointed Katie Stewart as the new Executive Director for Environment to help sustainably develop the Square Mile’s built environment and lead the organisation’s fight against climate change. Her responsibilities at the City Corporation will…
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Bishopsgate: Jubilee Gardens Transformation Begins
As a member of the City of London Corporation’s Natural Environment Board, I have been delighted to see the approval of a £680,000 project to improve Jubilee Gardens on Houndsditch (next to Devonshire Square). The gardens, one of 180 sites…
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Square Mile set for flurry of new pubs as City footfall continues to rise
The City of London will welcome several new and restored pubs into operation, over the next few years, as the Corporation continues work to entice workers and visitors back into the Square Mile. Re-imagining existing pubs within development schemes is…
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Christmas Message from the Acting Commissioner of the City of London Police
I’m delighted to wish you all a safe and merry Christmas as the Temporary Commissioner of the City of London Police. I find myself in role due to Commissioner Angela McLaren being unwell and currently away from work – and I’m…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – December 2023
Ben Murphy looks at the success of 2023 in Epping Forest | Epping Forest Guardian As 2023 draws to a close, it presents an opportunity to celebrate our successes, reflect on our achievements and think about our plans for the…
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London Tree and Woodland Awards 2023
This evening, the UK Forestry Commission and Mayor of London hosted the annual Tree and Woodland Awards at City Hall, known as the “Tree Oscars”. These awards celebrate the work of individuals, communities and professionals to protect, improve and expand…
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City of London Banquet: President of the Republic of Korea
Tonight, the City of London Corporation hosted a banquet for President Yoon Suk Yeol and Mrs Kim Keon Hee of the Republic of Korea (ROK) celebrating the rich trade, business and cultural relationship between our two nations. The banquet was attended by…
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Remembrance Day: Remembering my Grandparents
As families around the world gather to pay tribute to those brave military and civilian souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and security, I share in their collective grief and celebrate the long lists of names etched…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest Christmas Card 2023
As Chairman of Epping Forest, I never like to miss an opportunity to promote the beauty of our incredible natural asset with as wide an audience as possible. Over the past few years, local photographers and artists of all ages…
Continue ReadingHelp Shape the Priorities of the City of London’s Neighbourhood Fund
The City of London Corporation would like to hear your views. When there is a new development, developers are required to pay a charge which is called the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and this is used to provide a range…
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