News - City Matters London

Latest News

News

New skyscraper could be London’s second tallest

The proposed skyscraper could join the growing line-up of towers dotted about the London skyline, becoming the Capital’s second tallest building.

News

New skyscraper could be London’s second tallest

The proposed skyscraper could join the growing line-up of towers dotted about the London skyline, becoming the Capital’s second tallest building.
News

The Mansion House to undergo a full external restoration

The Lord Mayor's official residence, The Mansion House, is set for an extensive external makeover. The Corporation aims to complete the project sometime in 2020.

News

Middlesex Street mental health centre signed off

The City of London Corporation have just signed off on plans to back a new mental health centre on Middlesex Street for residents and workers located within the Square...
News

Teen found guilty of knife attack jailed for six years

The 17 year old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent on 10 October following a two-day trial.
News

Dominic Raab quits as Brexit Secretary after five months

Mr Raab replaced David Davis in July but has followed his predecessor in resigning in protest to Theresa May's draft Brexit agreement, which was published this week.
News

Mental health crisis hubs would relieve NHS

Proposals have been put forward to help alleviate the pressure on emergency departments throughout London, focusing on creating mental health crisis hubs in several hospitals.
News

Violence forces Liverpool Street McDonald’s to hire bouncers

A licensing report for City leaders said the McDonald’s outlet had employed door staff and was limiting the number of customers allowed in at a time as a result.
News

Clean Air Bill proposal to go before Parliament

The Corporation’s remembrancer, Paul Double, whose job involves talking to government about legislation, said there would have to be a consultation about the proposed Clean Air Bill.
News

Lord Mayor’s Show takes Square Mile by storm

Thousands of people lined the streets of the City of London to join in the celebrations as centuries-old tradition met modernity at the Lord Mayor’s Show.
News

Peter Estlin elected Lord Mayor at Silent Ceremony

The event in the Great Hall at the City of London’s headquarters was held in silence, apart from the moment new Lord Mayor Peter Estlin took his oath.
News

Lord Mayor’s Show is 800 years in the making

The time has arrived to once again hitch up the golden carriage, deck the City’s chiefs in their finest garments, and pick your spot for the Lord Mayor’s Show.
News

Resident calls for fireworks ban after estate ‘duel’

A Middlesex Street resident is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after a group of teenagers were involved in a 'fireworks duel' on...
News

Oxford University denies rejection of Stormzy scholarship proposal

Oxford University has released a statement denying claims it rejected a scholarship proposal from grime star Stormzy - allegations he made at the Barbican on Wednesday.
News

City poised to welcome new Lord Mayor Peter Estlin

November 10 will see the Square Mile taken over by the colourful Lord Mayor's Show, welcoming Peter Estlin to his new role as the Lord Mayor of the City...
News

Catherine McGuinness Column: Steps toward Culture Mile

Over the past 18 months, the City Corporation has developed a ‘Look and Feel’ strategy for Culture Mile which sets out an approach to physically transform the area from...
News

Statues of remarkable women to be placed in City

The artwork, designed to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage, aims to bring women’s achievements to greater prominence in the Square Mile.
News

Waking watch ends as safety overhaul continues

The waking watch patrol at a residential tower block on the Golden Lane Estate will end after a successful fire alarm proved that alerts were working.
News

Plans set out for City’s first low emission street

The local authority has announced plans for a pilot scheme limiting access to the south section of Moor Lane, near Moorgate, to ultra-low emission vehicles.
News

City Plan 2036 to go to public consultation this month

The Corporation’s planning and transportation committee has rubberstamped the "most ambitious" Local Plan the Square Mile has seen in decades.
News

Dragon Boat Race raises £10,000 for Lord Mayor’s Appeal

The organiser and sponsors of a charity Dragon Boat Race have donated £10,000 to the Lord Mayor's Appeal - with more to come before the end of November.
News

Cuts to City of London bus services likely to pass

Planned cuts to bus services in the City of London are likely to win the support of politicians because they are in line with aims to cut traffic in...
News

Fears over proposed concerts impact on wildlife

Campaigners said closing part of an open space in East London for six weeks over the summer for pop concerts will have a “significant impact” on wildlife.

Latest News

The proposed skyscraper could join the growing line-up of towers dotted about the London skyline, becoming the Capital’s second tallest building.

The proposed skyscraper could join the growing line-up of towers dotted about the London skyline, becoming the Capital’s second tallest building.

The Lord Mayor's official residence, The Mansion House, is set for an extensive external makeover. The Corporation aims to complete the project sometime in 2020.

The City of London Corporation have just signed off on plans to back a new mental health centre on Middlesex Street for residents and workers located within the Square...

The 17 year old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent on 10 October following a two-day trial.

Mr Raab replaced David Davis in July but has followed his predecessor in resigning in protest to Theresa May's draft Brexit agreement, which was published this week.

Proposals have been put forward to help alleviate the pressure on emergency departments throughout London, focusing on creating mental health crisis hubs in several hospitals.

A licensing report for City leaders said the McDonald’s outlet had employed door staff and was limiting the number of customers allowed in at a time as a result.

The Corporation’s remembrancer, Paul Double, whose job involves talking to government about legislation, said there would have to be a consultation about the proposed Clean Air Bill.

Thousands of people lined the streets of the City of London to join in the celebrations as centuries-old tradition met modernity at the Lord Mayor’s Show.

The event in the Great Hall at the City of London’s headquarters was held in silence, apart from the moment new Lord Mayor Peter Estlin took his oath.

The time has arrived to once again hitch up the golden carriage, deck the City’s chiefs in their finest garments, and pick your spot for the Lord Mayor’s Show.

A Middlesex Street resident is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after a group of teenagers were involved in a 'fireworks duel' on...

Oxford University has released a statement denying claims it rejected a scholarship proposal from grime star Stormzy - allegations he made at the Barbican on Wednesday.

November 10 will see the Square Mile taken over by the colourful Lord Mayor's Show, welcoming Peter Estlin to his new role as the Lord Mayor of the City...

Over the past 18 months, the City Corporation has developed a ‘Look and Feel’ strategy for Culture Mile which sets out an approach to physically transform the area from...

The artwork, designed to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage, aims to bring women’s achievements to greater prominence in the Square Mile.

The waking watch patrol at a residential tower block on the Golden Lane Estate will end after a successful fire alarm proved that alerts were working.

The local authority has announced plans for a pilot scheme limiting access to the south section of Moor Lane, near Moorgate, to ultra-low emission vehicles.

The Corporation’s planning and transportation committee has rubberstamped the "most ambitious" Local Plan the Square Mile has seen in decades.

The organiser and sponsors of a charity Dragon Boat Race have donated £10,000 to the Lord Mayor's Appeal - with more to come before the end of November.

Planned cuts to bus services in the City of London are likely to win the support of politicians because they are in line with aims to cut traffic in...

Campaigners said closing part of an open space in East London for six weeks over the summer for pop concerts will have a “significant impact” on wildlife.

Categories

Tags

Advertise with us today!

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...

THE battle lines have been drawn and voters in the

The Lord Mayor's official residence, The Mansion House, is set for an extensive external...

The days are getting colder and darker, leading many cyclists to abandon their bikes....

Frame's newest location in Farringdon may be small but they're three modern fitness studios...

The City of London Corporation have just signed off on plans to back a...

The 17 year old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was found guilty...

Middlesex Street resident and City Matters contributor, Ian McPherson, reveals a lesser known secret...

From soaking in natural hot springs and watching the Northern Lights to exploring glacier...

In an ever changing City, Leadenhall Market has stood the test of time; but...

Mr Raab replaced David Davis in July but has followed his predecessor in resigning...

The EFG London Jazz Festival is back this year, with countless live performances taking...