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The Thames has been a lifeline for London’s growth for centuries. From ancient trade routes to modern maritime finance, its waters continue to drive prosperity & innovation. Let's harness this historic connection for a sustainable future. Read my City AM column here: https://bit.ly/4bWsMJT

The City of London Corporation would like to offer our sincerest apologies to Anna Landre for the inaccessible stage upon receiving her Freedom award. The City of London Corporation is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we are undertaking an urgent review to ensure accessibility at our buildings, facilities and events. Again, we want to make clear our unreserved apology to Anna Landre and we are making every effort to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

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 #WHP150 #WestHamPark #OpenSpaces #CityOfLondon #Celebration

It was fantastic to join the community at West Ham Park to celebrate the 150th year anniversary #WHP150 . The City Corporation is proud to manage this beautiful park which welcomes on average over 6,000 visitors daily. Today's celebrations were filled with music and cultural events. Tomorrow’s focus is on #sport, a key contributor to London’s economic success. Sport not only drives job creation but also promotes a healthier population, reducing healthcare costs and boosting the economy. Here’s to the next 150 years! https://lnkd.in/eZQeuxJE

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. https://lnkd.in/eHrm_baJ

The team at Barbican & Community 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, Barbican Library, or Shoe Lane Library to find out more.

This year’s Green Flag Award 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. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WqxgUE #GreenFlagAwards #OpenSpaces #CityOfLondon #HampsteadHeath #EppingForest #WestHamPark

The London Climate Resilience Review has published its final report, providing an assessment of London’s climate resilience, as well as 50 recommendations for action to guide preparations for more frequent and intense #climate impacts. London can expect to experience more extreme weather, with disruption to the transport and infrastructure we rely on every day. That is why we welcome the actions set out in this report, and look forward to working with City Hall and the capital’s Local Authorities to boost our climate resilience. By acting in partnership, we can deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits through co-ordinated #ClimateAction. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eADR4gsQ