This evening, the Bishopsgate community came together on Bishopsgate Plaza to see renowned actress Dame Joan Collins light London’s tallest Christmas tree, marking the official start to the festive season. The trees, which stood at a massive 67 foot is…
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Bishopsgate: City of London Police’s Crime Update – Q3 2024
For those of us in the City who are overwhelmed with statistics every day, we understand the value data can bring when used to identify trends, however, it often doesn’t tell the full story. I have done my best to…
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Bishopsgate: Armistice Day at Liverpool Street Station
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the United Kingdom pauses in silence for two minutes to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and security. The Armistice – Latin…
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City of London: Youth Natural Environment Board Launches
Young Londoners are shaping environmental and sustainability projects within the Square Mile and beyond, thanks to a new Youth Natural Environment Board (YNEB) which met for the first time on Friday 8 November. The City of London Corporation’s scheme brings…
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Bishopsgate Lights Up The Streets With London’s Tallest Christmas Tree
A massive 67 foot sustainable Christmas tree – the tallest in London – will be the latest edition to the iconic City skyline when it is unveiled next month as part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Festival of…
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Bishopsgate: Jubilee Garden Redesign Update – November 2024
As regular readers will be aware, from my updates in January and August, the City of London Corporation has invested £680,000 in a project to improve Jubilee Gardens on Houndsditch (next to Devonshire Square). Works include relandscaping the gardens to…
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City of London: Children’s Services Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
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: 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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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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Liverpool Street Station: Lift Maintenance Works
Transport for London have written to me this week to inform me of planned lift maintenance coming up on three of the seven lifts at Moorgate/Liverpool Street Elizabeth line stations, that will affect step-free access for customers travelling on the…
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