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City Corporation ‘stands ready to work with new PM’

The City of London "stands ready" to work with Theresa May's successor after she announced her resignation as Prime Minister.

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City Corporation ‘stands ready to work with new PM’

The City of London "stands ready" to work with Theresa May's successor after she announced her resignation as Prime Minister.
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The Square Mile gets its first rapid electric charging point

The installation of new rapid charging points for electric cars in the City of London continues the Corporations's response to the polluted air challenge.

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Thames Clippers gives away 200 prizes for anniversary

Thames Clippers have their 20th anniversary this year and are celebrating by giving people travelling around the City by boat on Friday the chance to win some prizes.
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Electric vehicles are joining the City Corporation fleet

The use of new electric vehicles is getting the City of London Corporation a step closer to becoming the first authority to run a fully zero-emission fleet.
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Climate change could put emergency services under ‘extreme strain’

A new report commissioned by Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell warns that the City is not prepared for the ramifications of climate change.
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City Corporation weighs up Barbican Library’s offering

The City of London Corporation, which runs the library in the world-famous Barbican Centre complex, is thinking about creating a new community hub.
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City Bridge Trust elects its first ever BAME chair

Councillor Dhruv Patel makes history again by becoming the very first person of black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage to chair the City Corporation's charitable arm.
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New City Police unit set up to help halt reoffending

City of London Police has unveiled a new unit designed to make it as difficult as possible for offenders to return to a life of crime when they are...
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New legislation protecting trans staff given green light

The City of London Corporation has recently announced its new policies which aim to make sure their services do not discriminate against trans people.
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New search begins for artists in residence

The City is looking for artists in residence to celebrate the achievements of women in the Square Mile and the arts and crafts of people who set sail for...
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Junk food ad ban ‘gimmick’ costing TfL £25m in lost revenue

A new report is calling on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to scrap his junk food advert ban which has been put across all Transport for London (TfL) networks.
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UK homelessness levels are a ‘national disgrace’

Sadiq Khan has given £50,000 to charity The Outside Project to run the LGBTIQ+ shelter in partnership with Stonewall Housing, which works with LGBTIQ+ people across the Capital.
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Councillors debate the pros and cons of Square Mile ‘car free’ day

TfL has asked if the City of London Corporation will back the 'car free day' event in September, which would involve closing both London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
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City Corporation aspires to be ‘leader of equality’

The City of London Corporation is working to make sure its services, both within and outside the Square Mile, are inclusive - especially when it comes to gender identity.
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One in four Londoners have offered room to homeless friends

According to a survey, 25% of people in the Capital have hosted a friend in need of accommodation, highlighting the lack of affordable London housing.
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Corporation takes further steps to create environmental legacy

City of London Corporation policy chair, Catherine McGuinness, explains why creating an environmental legacy is a top priority for the Corporation and Square Mile workers alike.
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City Corporation makes plans to crackdown on cocaine abuse

The City of London Corporation moves to tackle 'City drug user stereotype' that's causing nothing but harm to the Square Mile's reputation at home and abroad.
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‘Life and vitality’ of Royal Exchange could be at stake

In a recent report, it has been said that the future of the City’s Royal Exchange shopping complex could be a risk unless it is given a power capacity...
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Top tips from photographer who caught the eye of the O2

Professional photographer, Neil Andrews, gives advice on how to take great photos on your smartphone - using the Barbican Estate as the backdrop for his masterclass.
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City’s London Living Wage campaign hailed as a success

The City of London recently launched a campaign to get professional service and financial firms across the Square Mile to pay their staff the London Living Wage.
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Alastair Moss elected City’s new planning chair

Alastair Moss was elected into the post earlier today, moving up from his position as deputy to replace outgoing Chris Hayward, who has come to the end of his...
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More special constables needed to crack complex cases

A City of London Police commander has called on the Square Mile’s bankers and accountants to “volunteer and help us solve financial crime” as special constables.

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The City of London "stands ready" to work with Theresa May's successor after she announced her resignation as Prime Minister.

The City of London "stands ready" to work with Theresa May's successor after she announced her resignation as Prime Minister.

The installation of new rapid charging points for electric cars in the City of London continues the Corporations's response to the polluted air challenge.

Thames Clippers have their 20th anniversary this year and are celebrating by giving people travelling around the City by boat on Friday the chance to win some prizes.

The use of new electric vehicles is getting the City of London Corporation a step closer to becoming the first authority to run a fully zero-emission fleet.

A new report commissioned by Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell warns that the City is not prepared for the ramifications of climate change.

The City of London Corporation, which runs the library in the world-famous Barbican Centre complex, is thinking about creating a new community hub.

Councillor Dhruv Patel makes history again by becoming the very first person of black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage to chair the City Corporation's charitable arm.

City of London Police has unveiled a new unit designed to make it as difficult as possible for offenders to return to a life of crime when they are...

The City of London Corporation has recently announced its new policies which aim to make sure their services do not discriminate against trans people.

The City is looking for artists in residence to celebrate the achievements of women in the Square Mile and the arts and crafts of people who set sail for...

A new report is calling on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to scrap his junk food advert ban which has been put across all Transport for London (TfL) networks.

Sadiq Khan has given £50,000 to charity The Outside Project to run the LGBTIQ+ shelter in partnership with Stonewall Housing, which works with LGBTIQ+ people across the Capital.

TfL has asked if the City of London Corporation will back the 'car free day' event in September, which would involve closing both London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

The City of London Corporation is working to make sure its services, both within and outside the Square Mile, are inclusive - especially when it comes to gender identity.

According to a survey, 25% of people in the Capital have hosted a friend in need of accommodation, highlighting the lack of affordable London housing.

City of London Corporation policy chair, Catherine McGuinness, explains why creating an environmental legacy is a top priority for the Corporation and Square Mile workers alike.

The City of London Corporation moves to tackle 'City drug user stereotype' that's causing nothing but harm to the Square Mile's reputation at home and abroad.

In a recent report, it has been said that the future of the City’s Royal Exchange shopping complex could be a risk unless it is given a power capacity...

Professional photographer, Neil Andrews, gives advice on how to take great photos on your smartphone - using the Barbican Estate as the backdrop for his masterclass.

The City of London recently launched a campaign to get professional service and financial firms across the Square Mile to pay their staff the London Living Wage.

Alastair Moss was elected into the post earlier today, moving up from his position as deputy to replace outgoing Chris Hayward, who has come to the end of his...

A City of London Police commander has called on the Square Mile’s bankers and accountants to “volunteer and help us solve financial crime” as special constables.

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