The City of London Corporation has won Green Flag status at 15 of its open spaces. The prestigious scheme recognises parks and other green spaces as some of the very best managed sites in the world. The international award, run by the…
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Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave
Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave | Epping Forest Guardian Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave | This Is Local London I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of high summer in Epping…
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Restoration of historic Battle of Britain airfield complete
A £1.2 million restoration of a London World War II airfield which defended the capital from Nazi invasion is complete. Kenley Airfield, in the London Borough of Croydon, was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in the First World…
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Epping Forest conservators welcome decision to stop Next plc development
News Release: City of London Corporation – 30 June 2022 As Conservators of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation has welcomed a Planning Inspectorate decision to block a distribution centre just a quarter of a mile from the most…
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Much to Celebrate in Epping Forest this Summer
Epping Forest offers plenty for visitors as summer arrives | Epping Forest Guardian Epping Forest much to celebrate | This is Local London News As we approach the summer solstice on June 21, we begin our transition into the long-awaited…
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Wanstead Park: summer of open air theatre gets off to flying start with Peter Pan
Must-see open air theatre is returning to Epping Forest as the curtains are raised on a fun-packed summer of outdoor entertainment. The programme – Epping Forest’s biggest ever open air theatre season – starts with the much-loved family favourite Peter Pan on…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest Recognised as ‘Ancient Canopy’ for Queen’s Jubilee
Epping Forest recognised as ‘Ancient Canopy’ for Queen’s Jubilee | Epping Forest Guardian As the newly-elected chairman of the charity which runs Epping Forest, it is my pleasure to write what I hope will be the first of many articles…
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Restoration of nationally important Battle of Britain site complete
An ambitious conservation and restoration project at a key World War Two heritage site is finally complete and provides a fitting monument to the sacrifice of those who served and died there. The Kenley Revival Project, at Kenley Airfield, started…
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Queen’s Green Canopy Selects 3 of 70 Ancient Woodlands in Epping Forest & Commons
Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and Ashtead Common have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy recently announced the network…
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New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee
New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee (cityoflondon.gov.uk) Ben Murphy has been elected as Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee. Previously Deputy Chairman, Ben succeeds Graeme Doshi-Smith, who has now been elected…
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