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City housing estates awarded conservation status
The City of London Corporation planning committee has created two new conservation areas to protect the historic Barbican and Golden Lane estates against further development.
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Anyone for a cuppa? Police reach out to locals
The City of London Police is hoping a hot beverage in a new community hub will make officers more “accessible” to the local residents and workers they serve on...
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Corporation takes pledge to tackle obesity
The Corporation has thrown its support behind the Local Government Declaration on sugar reduction, encouraging the business community to make healthier choices.
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Residents object to ‘mindful’ vegan eatery in Smithfield
A popular vegan restaurant's bid to expand into London has been met with opposition from City residents, who fear it will turn their neighbourhood from “tranquil” to noisy.
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‘Hidden Voices’ heard in Aldgate Square this weekend
Hidden Voices is a new light and sound installation taking over Aldgate Square this weekend as part of the City's programme celebrating the centenary of women's right to vote.
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What’s on around the City of London this week
The weather might be cooling down but the City calendar is just heating up. From Halloween parties to art exhibitions, here are the top events in the City this...
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City housing estates awarded conservation status
The City of London Corporation planning committee has created two new conservation areas to protect the historic Barbican and Golden Lane estates against further development.
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Livery halls are the best of the City’s venue menu
Looking for a venue for your next corporate event in the Square Mile? The City's historic livery halls can host your office gatherings, conferences and Christmas parties in style.
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Fostering ‘responsible culture’ is duty of businesses everywhere
The world of business is changing, and that change is being driven by a fundamental shift in our expectations of the companies we buy from and work for.
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Bumping apprenticeship pay will give scheme fighting chance
The City Corporation’s policy chief fears the government’s bid to address the skills shortage will be toppled by apprenticeship pay that is “not sufficient”.
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Speed limit cuts to 15mph a step closer
Cutting the speed limit in the Square Mile to 15mph took a step closer as a radical new 25-year transport plan was considered by City of London politicians.
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