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It’s been a fantastic day at West Ham Park today.

We’ve had great performances from Celina Sharma, Fiaa Hamilton and DJ Ellis.

It’s now time to head over to the bandstand for more songs and music from local musicians. There’s still time to come down and enjoy the festival, arts, crafts, funfair, and local food stalls.

We’ll be back tomorrow (Sunday 21) for a full day of sport with West Ham United Foundation, Capital Kids Cricket and Tennis Come True – and it’s all FREE.

Come and have a go, or simply enjoy the beautiful gardens and stunning plant life.

West Ham Park is the largest green space in Newham and became a public park in 1874.

It is one of several sites, owned and managed by the City of London Corporation as a registered charity, which make up 11,000 acres of green space across London and southeast England.

For all the information, visit https://bit.ly/3Sh814q



West Ham Park City of London, Friends of West Ham Park, Newham London,

Pictures: Pablo Herrera Pérez & Straight Forward Music

Leading figures from the science, medicine, business, academia, education, and arts sectors have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during a group ceremony, hosted by Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.

The second ceremony of its kind to be held this year, today’s event brought together the 40 recipients to be honoured at the Lord Mayor’s official residence, The Mansion House, for outstanding achievements in their respective fields.

The awards were given as part of the Lord Mayor’s ‘Connect to Prosper’ theme, which focuses on the City's expertise in areas including finance, law, art, and engineering, and brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to work on critical global challenges, such as climate change and AI.

The recipients include Professor of Warnings and Science Communication at UCL’s Department of Science & Technology Studies, Professor Carina Fearnley; historian, Professor David Edgerton; actress and director, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE; Deputy Chief Executive Officer, JN Bank, and Deputy Chair of the Windrush Commemoration Committee, Paulette Simpson CBE; autism and race advocacy campaigner, Reena Anand; and restaurateur, Søren Jessen.

They were nominated for the City’s award by the Lord Mayor and elected City of London Corporation Member, Alderman Alastair King.

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The team at Barbican Library - City of London Libraries have teamed up with librarians across London to launch an app that takes inspiration from the ‘Couch to 5k’ fitness plan to encourage people to read more.

Developed by London Libraries - the London network of national library charity LibrariesConnected - Read On uses curated recommendations, reading challenges, interactive quizzes, and personalised reading plans to gradually make reading a regular part of users’ lives.

Aimed at Londoners who are keen to spend more time reading, Read On is a digital gateway to a universe of books, designed to inspire and support readers in increasing how many books that they read, but also to widen the range of genres, authors, and styles that they enjoy.

Read On’s integrated map feature enables users to find their nearest London library, attend events, and connect with fellow book lovers. The team behind Read On hopes that the app will turn the traditional ‘beach read’ into a year-round habit, with the accompanying benefits, such as stress reduction and increased self-esteem.

Residents can download the iOS and Android app directly or visit Artizan Street Library and Community Centre - City of London Libraries, Barbican Library - City of London Libraries, or Shoe Lane Library - City of London Libraries to find out more.

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This year’s results are in! 🏆 💚

15 of our iconic open spaces have been recognised as some of the best managed in the world.

13 of them have also received Green Heritage Award status, in recognition of their historic features and high standard of conservation. 🌳

Did you know? The City of London Corporation protects over 11,000 acres of green space across the capital and southeast England, investing over £38m a year.

Many of these sites operate as charitable trusts and are run at little or no cost to the communities they serve.

They include a wide variety of critically important wildlife habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Special Areas of Conservation, and National Nature Reserves, and are protected under legislation. 🌼 🦋 🌺

A recent report revealed that our network of internationally important open spaces is worth £282.6 million each year in benefits to society, and £8.1 billion over 50 years.

In total, they attract over 47 million visitors every year. That’s more than three times the number who go to Premier League football matches every season, and almost eight times the number of annual visitors to the Grand Canyon.

Congratulations to all our winners 🎉 Ashtead Common, Bunhill Fields, Burnham Beeches City of London, City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Coulsdon Common, Epping Forest City of London, Farthing Downs & New Hill, Hampstead Heath City of London, Highgate Wood, Kenley Common, Queen’s Park, Riddlesdown, Spring Park, West Ham Park City of London, and West Wickham Common.

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Keep Britain Tidy

Restaurants Jin Bo Law and Madison Restaurant London, and the Mr Fogg's City Tavern pub have taken home their winners’ gongs from this year’s Awards in the City of London.

The awards, which are held at Guildhall, London, are given to licensed cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants, and events venues across the Square Mile which are part of the City of London Corporation’s scheme. A record 75 Square Mile licensed venues were accredited for this year’s awards, which were first launched in 2006.

Mr Foggs City Tavern was the overall winner for the second time, while Jin Bo Law, which entered the scheme for the first time, and Madison were singled out for ‘highly commended’ trophies.

As the Licensing Authority for the City, the organisation’s awards promotes high standards in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour while also helping to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for people to socialise.

This year’s scheme was expanded to include criteria on counter terrorism, combatting drink spiking, enhancing women’s safety, tackling sexual harassment, and su***de prevention, all of which are a top priority for the UK’s night-time economy.

Accredited venues are eligible for a 30% discount from the City’s late-night levy applicable to all venues with permission to sell alcohol between the hours of midnight and 6am on any day of the week. Currently, 310 venues pay the levy.

‘Safety Thirst’ is a key part of , the City Corporation’s growth strategy for the Square Mile as a world-leading business and leisure location, delivering a seven-day-a-week Square Mile that is a global magnet for businesses and residents, visitors, and workers alike.

City licensed premises celebrate wins at Safety Thirst Awards (cityoflondon.gov.uk)

An exhibition about the history of West Ham Park has been opened by the Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli, outside Guildhall, to mark its 150th anniversary this weekend.

A series of celebratory events and activities will take place across Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. Will you be there?

The first day will comprise a free, family-friendly festival with local musicians, including The Dog Jammers and Forest Voices, as well as performances from social media sensation Celina Sharma, TikTok star Fiaa Hamilton and a DJ set from Ellis.

The second day will carry a sports focus, where visitors can try out various sports and health activities, including football, cricket, tennis, athletics, Tai Chi, and long-boarding.

And there will be free taster sessions and opportunities to meet local sporting legends!

West Ham Park is the largest green space in the London Borough of Newham and forms part of an 11,000 acre network of open spaces, managed by the City of London Corporation.

The exhibition will move to the park for the weekend and later be on display in Aldgate Square in the heart of the City.

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/464tT9a



West Ham Park City of London, West Ham United Foundation, Capital Kids Cricket, Tennis Come True, Straight Forward Music, Newham Council

The second largest archive service in the UK will change its name next month, in order to attract new visitors and clarify the nature of its extensive collections.

The City of London Corporation-owned London Metropolitan Archives will drop ‘Metropolitan’ from its name and from Monday 5 August, it will become known as The London Archives.

The decision to rebrand LMA follows analysis of feedback from workshops and surveys with potential users, some of whom thought that the Islington-based service could be holding the records of only the Metropolitan Police, London Metropolitan University, or London Underground’s Metropolitan Line. It also became clear, said LMA staff, that the word 'metropolitan' had fallen out of everyday use, was not commonly understood or well defined, and did not help explain what LMA could offer, both, to researchers who were interested in using the service, or to new visitors.

The archives’ reopening as The London Archives will be celebrated by a new free display, ‘Magna Carta and King John’, featuring two of the most iconic documents in the archives’ collections: London’s Magna Carta (1297) and ‘the mayoralty charter’ of King John, issued in the same year (1215) as the first issue of Magna Carta. It will be the first time that London’s Magna Carta has been on public display at The London Archives (or LMA). https://tinyurl.com/2yhsb8f7

As we head into summer, we’re reminding people not to light BBQs and to dispose of rubbish properly when visiting our parks and open spaces. 🚮

Did you know? A carelessly discarded glass bottle or a cigarette butt has the potential to cause a severe fire, posing a danger to plant, animal, and human life!

We joined London Fire Brigade and Thames Water in a training exercise on Wanstead Flats recently, which simulated a wildfire and tested our response if something like this were to happen in real life. 🔥🚒👩‍🚒

Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain 11,000 acres of open space, owned and managed by the City of London Corporation across London and southeast England.

But we need your help to keep them safe… ✔️

The best way to prevent fires from breaking out is to be careful and responsible during hot and dry periods.

Most wildfires in the UK are the result of human activity, and periods of hot, dry weather increase the risk of fires breaking out.

If you see a fire, remember to keep a safe distance, and call 999. You should never attempt to put out the fire yourself.

Let’s work together to keep London’s open spaces safe this summer.

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🚨Traffic changes at Old Jewry 🚨

On 5 July, we reopened Old Jewry to allow all motorised traffic to travel southbound between Gresham Street and Poultry/Cheapside, with two-way movement retained for cyclists. The left turn at the junction with Poultry is restricted to taxis and people cycling only.

We are undertaking this work as a traffic experiment to improve access for motorised traffic from north to the south in the Cheapside/Guildhall area.

The experiment will run for a maximum period of 18 months and we will monitor the effects of the experiment on local traffic on Old Jewry and surrounding streets, as well as assess the impact on people walking and cycling.

Should you wish to comment on the trial, please complete the Old Jewry consultation questionnaire: https://bit.ly/4bGxEm6

HAPPENING NOW! We're ready and waiting for you to join us at this year’s here at Guildhall until 9pm.

Choose from 35 different beers from some of Britain's finest Brewers and more, tasty street food and fantastic live entertainment - all in the historic setting of and in aid of three great causes.



https://www.thecityofldn.com/event/city-beerfest/

A great roundtable discussion with The Dutch Association of Banks on sustainability and the circular economy. By working together the UK and the Netherlands can use the best of their expertise and innovation in financial services to unlock the huge opportunities offered by fintech, AI and the green transition ahead of COP29.

The Lord Mayor had a constructive meeting with ING in the Netherlands. As each other’s second largest foreign investors, to the combined value of almost £400bn. A healthy Dutch-UK relationship is key for us in the City, not just for the financial and professional services sector, but also the wider economy.

We’re celebrating a very special anniversary for West Ham Park this month. 🎉

It’s 150 years since Newham’s largest green space became a public park, owned and managed by the City of London Corporation as a registered charity.

Over the weekend of 📅 Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, we’re marking this historic milestone with a festival of music, sport, and family fun among the beautiful gardens and stunning plant life. 🌼

The first day will comprise a free, family-friendly festival with performances from local musicians, including The Dog Jammers and Forest Voices, as well as Australian-born singer and social media sensation 🎤 Celina Sharma, TikTok star and singer-songwriter 🎙️ Fiaa Hamilton and a DJ set from Ellis. 🎵

There will also be arts and crafts, a children's fun fair, and local food stalls.

The second day is all about sport... 🏅

West Ham United Foundation ⚽ will be delivering free-to-try sports activities, alongside Capital Kids Cricket 🏏 and Tennis Come True East London 🎾with the opportunity to meet local sporting legends.

For more information visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3VZn5oq

Thanks to: Straight Forward Music

📣 Friends of West Ham Park, Newham Council, West Ham Park City of London

London’s offer to global investors continues to strengthen. Its unique combination of time zone, language, legal system, global talent, and financial services ecosystem which makes us truly a gateway to global capital and advice. This is what the Lord Mayor discussed with the Dutch pension fund APG.

The UK manages £10.3tn of assets under management the second largest in the world. To help grow this further the Lord Mayor discussed with the Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association their potential future strategy with regards to their UK in-market presence.

The Lord Mayor had a fantastic tour of the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands where he discussed the creation of space debris retrieval insurance bonds to help clear up the more than a million pieces of ‘space junk’ orbiting the earth, which threatens catastrophic damage to the 7,000 working satellites.

Grateful to The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) for helping to arrange an AI roundtable. The UK AI market is worth almost £17bn and is expected to grow to £800bn by 2035. We explored how to ensure that AI within the financial services is built ethically and fairly around the world.

🚨Major roadworks to King William Street!

From tomorrow, we begin improvement works to KWS as part of the Pedestrian Priority Programme. All southbound traffic including buses and cyclists, will be on diversion.

For further details, click here: https://bit.ly/4bC92eA

It’s polling day! To vote in today’s General Election, you’ll need to take photo ID with you. Be prepared and check which ID is accepted: https://bit.ly/4ca9n9d

Students, staff, and parents have been celebrating at City of London Academy Highgate Hill in after an Ofsted inspectors rated its sixth form centre ‘Outstanding’. Inspectors said: “Leaders have set high expectations for all pupils”, who “deepen their interests and widen their horizons”, with visits to universities “raising pupils’ aspirations”. They said pupils, who are “safe and enjoy coming to school”, leave the academy “well prepared for their next stage in education, employment, or training.” Read more here:

Islington school celebrates after Ofsted inspection Pupils and staff at the City of London Academy Highgate Hill, in Islington, are celebrating after Ofsted inspectors rated its sixth form centre ‘Outstanding’. The school, part of the City of London Academies Trust, which runs the City of London Corporation’s sole sponsored academies, was vis...

🚨Major roadworks to King William Street!

From Monday 8 July 2024, we begin improvement works to KWS as part of the Pedestrian Priority Programme. All southbound traffic including buses and cyclists, will be on diversion.

For further details, click here: https://bit.ly/4bC92eA

Tomorrow’s General Election is the first one that you’ll need to show photo ID in order to vote. Check the list to see what will be accepted: https://bit.ly/4ca9n9d

Don’t forget you’ll need photo ID to vote in this week’s general election! Check which forms of ID are accepted: https://bit.ly/4ca9n9d

Visitor numbers to the City of London's public roof gardens, terraces and viewing galleries continue to grow. Join us and enjoy these fantastic and inclusive, free to access public spaces, this Summer.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cEUqvL

Last night’s Banquet in honour of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was a huge success. Here are some of the key moments of the evening. Embassy of Japan in the UK British Embassy Tokyo The Royal Family

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Our report celebrates the success of our own commitments and the contribution of our supply chain partners. As well as capturing what has already happened, we also make a commitment to the future and how we plan to move forward. bit.ly/3KWLtlL

In his speech at tonight’s Guildhall banquet in honour of The Emperor of Japan, Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli hailed the historic ties between the UK and Japan in financial services, technology, science and security and welcomed the ever-growing connections between our two nations. Embassy of Japan in the UK British Embassy Tokyo

https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lord-mayor-to-hail-prosperous-ties-with-japan-at-guildhall-banquet/

The Lord Mayor welcomes the Emperor of Japan to Guildhall ahead of tonight’s banquet. Embassy of Japan in the UK British Embassy Tokyo

Preparations are underway to welcome the Emperor of Japan to Guildhall, London for a banquet tonight in his honour. Speaking at the event, Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli will reflect on the strong ties between our two nations as well as the opportunities for even closer partnership on the world stage. Embassy of Japan in the UK British Embassy Tokyo The Royal Family