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09 April 2021
City of London pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip
Flags are being flown half mast as the City of London pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip, as we join the nation in sending our thoughts and prayers to HM The Queen and the Royal Family mourning the loss of His Royal Highness.
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20 March 2021
2020 annual report
As the City will soon be re-emerging again from lockdown our 2020 annual report from the Ward of Cheap team gives an update on our work as elected representatives over the last 12 months, and how we are helping to accelerate the City’s recovery and develop a blueprint for the Square Mile to remain internationally competitive and locally vibrant.
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04 March 2021
City Corporation sets up Covid Recovery Fund
The Court of Common Council, the City of London Corporation’s main decision-making body, has agreed to create a new Covid Business Recovery Fund of up to £50 million.
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06 February 2021
City survey
The City of London Corporation has launched a Recovery Task Force, which will provide a blueprint for how the Square Mile can remain internationally competitive and locally vibrant. As part of this work the City Corporation has opened a survey for residents, businesses and visitors.
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17 December 2020
Merry Christmas
As we are approaching the Christmas holidays we would like to wish you, your family and loved ones a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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23 October 2020
Have your say
As Ward of Cheap Team we are asking residents and City workers what the priorities should be for the City of London in responding to Covid19. We would like to hear what matters most to you – click here to complete the survey.
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22 October 2020
COVID19 test centre opens in Ward of Cheap
Today a new COVID19 test centre has opened in the Ward of Cheap in Guildhall Yard, just off Gresham Street. The test centre will be open from 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week, for both residents and City workers.
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12 October 2020
Photo exhibition “Faith in the City”
Faith in the City of London, which showcases the work of photographer Niki Gorick, will be presented in Paternoster Square from 3 October to 28 October, before transferring to Aldgate Square for its 29 October to 26 November run.
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12 October 2020
Climate Action
The Court of Common Council has approved an ambitious plan to eliminate the City’s carbon dioxide emissions by 2040, investing 68 million pounds to tackle climate change and create 800 jobs over the next six years.
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07 December 2020
The City of London’s Commitment to Charity
As we enter the Christmas period, and with it the season of thinking of others, generosity and making gifts, I would like to reflect on some of the charitable activities undertaken in the City.
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27 October 2020
My Reflections on the future of the ESG and Impact Investment Space
This month marks the end of my four-year tenure on the board of Investing for Good, an impact-driven sustainable and social finance intermediary. Founded in 2004, Investing for Good has a mission to grow the pool of investment capital that is mobilised for social purpose, resulting in measurable benefits for society. My departure seems like an appropriate time to reflect on the recent evolution of this investment space and look ahead to its future in light of the global pandemic.
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20 October 2020
Now is the time for leadership and progress
Over the course of the last eight months we have relied heavily on the use of digital communications. In many ways we have probably leapt forward in a matter of weeks what would otherwise have taken years, and in many places, this has been very effective. However, the way we have been operating cannot be a complete or a permanent alternative to the economic, social and infrastructural value of the traditional way we do business in the UK and its economic heartland, The City of London.
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16 October 2020
The City Prayer Breakfast 2020
The 2020 Annual City Prayer Breakfast was recently held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 and because of COVID restriction was held virtually.
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04 October 2020
Results and Relationship: Reimagining Success
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges into view that we never saw coming.
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22 July 2020
A time for patience, perseverance and practical considerations
It has now been four months since many of us left our offices in the City of London to work from home, and while 'normality' is still some way off, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved as well as what we can, need and want to do moving forward.
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25 March 2020
Personal message from the Alderman of the Ward of Cheap
Recent weeks, and in particular the events of last week, have understandably caused high levels of anxiety. Firstly, for the health and wellbeing of our friends and loved ones, and also because of the impact coronavirus is having on businesses and jobs in the City and across the UK.
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28 January 2020
Guild of Investment Managers Annual & Civic Dinner
Welcome Speech At The First Annual Dinner
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16 July 2019
Installation Dinner As Newly Elected Master Of The Guild Of Investment Managers
Acceptance Speech
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RT @Tijs_Broeke: The @cityoflondon Recovery Grant Scheme is now open for applications. SMEs in the Square Mile can apply here: https://t.c…
RT @citylordmayor: Small businesses are the backbone of the City of London, and I’m delighted many today are once again opening their doors…
RT @StLawrenceJewry: @cityoflondon; @City_McGuinness @citylordmayor @bishopSarahM @ArchdeaconLuke The flag at Guildhall is flying at…
Flags are flown half mast in @cityoflondon as we pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip. https://t.co/9VDtDCfHXR
RT @bishopSarahM: It was with sorrow that I heard of the death of Prince Philip. My prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal F…
RT @WardofCheap: Our thoughts and prayers are with HM The Queen and her family as we join our nation in mourning the loss of HRH The Prince…
Letter from Lord Mayor and Policy Chair to City residents and workers https://t.co/HPS9qaFD8Q
City Corporation to launch new Covid Business Recovery Fund for Square Mile SMEs https://t.co/qytEIVqWhw
City Corporation launches consultation on a safer, greener Bank Junction https://t.co/EPLMOj9zaz
RT @CityBreakfast: As the UK remembers the past year, reminded of #theblessing with many churches joining together to pray over our nation…