We have recently commissioned an independent audit of our natural capital assets, including Epping Forest. For generations we have described the Forest as ‘priceless’, but that doesn’t allow us to quantify the value of the services we provide to the…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Wardmote 2024 Invitation
As some of you may be aware, Bishopsgate is one of 25 wards in the City of London. Each ward elected a number of Councillors and one Alderman. In Bishopsgate, we have 6 Councillors, each of whom are elected by…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Barclays Bank to Close Branch on 6 September 2024
Today, I received notification from Barclays Bank located at 29-31 Wormwood Street, London, EC2M 1RP that they will be closing their Bishopsgate branch on 6th September 2024. In their correspondence, they state: “The decision to close a branch is never…
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 1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN Bishopsgate …
Continue ReadingWhat is Epping Forest really worth?
A new report has revealed that Epping Forest – London and Essex’s largest green space – is worth around £64.4 million a year in public benefits, with a present value of £1.9bn over 50 years. Epping Forest is conserved by…
Continue ReadingLondon FA Club of The Year: R77 Soccer School, Epping Forest
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the London FA’s annual Grassroots Football Awards, hosted by the City of London Corporation at the Guildhall. These awards highlight some of the amazing work carried out in football communities across the…
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