Today we pause in reflection of Holocaust Memorial Day, remembering the millions of victims of the Holocaust and the horrors of subsequent genocides. Liverpool Street Station played a pivotal role between 1938 and 1939 in the Kindertransport rescue effort, rehoming…
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Re-open: Exchange Square, Broadgate
I’m pleased to share that the 1.5-acre Exchange Square site has now re-opened after a re-development which has quadrupled the amount of green space on the Broadgate estate. The aim is to boost the emotional and physical wellbeing of those…
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Further Support for Bishopsgate SMEs: New Covid Recovery Fund
A new Covid Business Recovery Fund of up to £50 million will launch next Monday (12 April) after it was agreed by the City of London Corporation. The design of the fund – which was agreed by the Policy and Resources Committee…
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Crossrail: Trial Operations Commence
Trial Operations: Significant progress was made over Christmas on the commissioning of upgrades to the Elizabeth Line signalling, train software, control communications system and the tunnel ventilation system. With these successful upgrades, the next phase of Trial Operations will start…
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City Police Update: January 2022
Data Headlines• Bike Theft – For this period,10 pedal cycle theft offences occurred considerably lower than last month’s 26 down by -62%, this is the second month in a row where crime has fallen in this area. April reported the…
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TfL: Bishopsgate Walking & Cycling Changes
As local residents, workers and visitors may be aware, Transport for London introduced a range of temporary changes to the A10 Bishopsgate highway in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. I think it’s fair to describe these changes as controversial –…
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Guardian: For epic trees & eco rays of hope, take a train to Epping Forest
Brilliant article published by James Gingell in the Guardian today: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jan/04/for-epic-trees-and-eco-rays-of-hope-take-a-train-to-epping-forest-london This ancient former royal hunting ground on the north-east edge of London has a lot to teach about how people and woods can coexist harmoniously I’m no slouch, but…
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Lord Mayor: The present might look gloomy, but a brighter future awaits the City of London
The Rt. Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London: Alderman Vincent Keaveny The start of the year is usually a time for optimism, resolutions, and new beginnings. But many people across the City are also experiencing a case…
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