Today the City of London mourns joins the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. This is a moment of great sadness, but also time to reflect on Her Majesty The Queen’s momentous reign – characterised by an unfaltering commitment to public service. A role model to us all.
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City Corporation cuts carbon emissions by 31%
A new report by the City of London Corporation has revealed the organisation has
cut its annual carbon emissions by 31% since 2018. The figure was published in the Square Mile governing body’s first account of its progress toward reaching net-zero as part of its ambitious Climate Action Strategy.
England’s ‘Lionesses’ to receive Freedom of the City of London after triumphant win at Wembley
The entire England Women’s Football Team will be awarded the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of its dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in the European Championship Final at Wembley.
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City organisations can bid for grants from £5m funding pot
Organisations making a difference in the City of London are being invited to bid for grants from a multi-million pound community fund. Since it launched two years ago, around £3.5 million has been distributed to charities, residents’ associations, businesses and other organisations through the Neighbourhood Fund, derived from a levy on new developments in the City.
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City flies the flag ahead of Pride in London
The Pride flag is flying over the City of London Corporation’s headquarters to show the Square Mile governing body’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s the sixth time the City Corporation has raised the Pride flag. An annual tradition I helped establish when I was first elected as Common Councillor.
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Jubilee celebrations & road closures in the City
The City is looking forward to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with events planned 2nd – 5th June. There will be road closures in place in the Square Mile especially on Friday 3 June as we celebrate the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Royal City: Marking the Jubliee across the City of London
There are plenty of Jubilee festivities happening right across the City of London this month. CityAM has published an overview. Plan your visit with their Royal City map (pictured) or visit their website – click here.
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Cheapside business event
With half term and the Jubilee weekend around the corner we wanted to get in touch to update you on our work as your local representatives and to invite you to a Business Breakfast Talk on the 9th of June organised by the Ward of Cheap Club and the Cheapside Business Alliance.
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Policing plan puts victims at the heart
Prioritising the needs of crime victims and building a genuinely inclusive culture are part of a new policing plan announced by the City of London Corporation’s Police Authority Board. The Police Authority will work with the City of London Police to “create a culture of inclusion and equity that attracts, retains, promotes and supports a diverse range of talent” and “provides an effective service to all of our communities.”
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Creating a Destination City
This City Corporation has set out new Destination City strategy: a £2.5m annual investment in an ambitious programme of work to boost the City’s leisure offer. Building on recent cross-London campaigns to create a leading destination for workers, residents and UK and international visitors to enjoy.
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Tijs BROEKE - Common Councillor for the Ward of Cheap 