People are being asked to help safeguard Epping Forest’s delicate ecological balance by not collecting fungi at this protected site. The City of London Corporation, which conserves the ancient woodland as a registered charity, says fungi are vital to the…
Continue ReadingCoulsdon Common: Half-Term Broom Making Workshop
Wonderful to see children enjoying the Besom Broom making workshops at Coulsdon Common in the London Borough of Croydon this half term. The natural materials were gathered from the Common, as an introduction to the natural environment. Coulsdon is owned…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Exchange Square wins Building of the Year!
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects has awarded the Exchange Square redevelopment in the Bishopsgate Ward of the City of London it’s coveted ‘Building of the Year’ award, presented by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of…
Continue ReadingNew report shows City’s aspiration to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination
A new sports report is published showing the City of London is embarking on a programme to become a world-leading sport and leisure destination. The City of London Corporation’s sport strategy, ‘A Global City of Sport’, shows the Square Mile’s blueprint…
Continue ReadingGreen Spaces & Natural Environment Grants up to £20,000 available
The City of London Corporation are welcoming new applications for their Enjoying Green Spaces and Natural Environment Fund. The deadline to apply is 6 November 2023 at noon. Applications will be reviewed by a panel at the end of February…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: New Staff Structure Published
As many readers will be aware, a Target Operating Model (TOM) review was commissioned by the City of London Corporation in 2020 to look at the composition of human resources and consider whether they were appropriately aligned to deliver the…
Continue ReadingNew signage from Epping and Loughton tube stations to Epping Forest installed
New public display boards have been unveiled at Epping and Loughton Underground Stations this week, as part of a campaign to waymark walking routes into Epping Forest, whilst also promoting the use of public transport. The new information boards include…
Continue Reading99 Bishopsgate: Future Vision Consultation
Brookfield Properties have assembled an expert professional team to begin exploring opportunities for the future use of 99 Bishopsgate, that will allow it to respond to the needs and demands of the future city workforce, with a particular focus on…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: 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 Street…
Continue ReadingKing’s Charles III tree planted in Epping Forest to mark Coronation
A tree donated to the people of Essex by His Majesty King Charles III has been planted in Epping Forest in celebration of his Coronation. The small-leaved lime tree was planted today (Saturday) by the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer…
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