We're committed to making the Square Mile the UK's premier destination for business growth. Our SME strategy will unlock the City’s unrivalled networks and provide targeted support for early growth companies. Read my City A.M. column here: cityam.com/the-city-suppo…

Elected Members of the City of London Corporation have today voted to allow taxis to access Bank Junction for a trial period. Read more here: bit.ly/4cbMdiM

Ward of Cheap Cllr Nick Bensted-Smith joined Cheapside Business Alliance Guildhall London for the launch #SummerOfSport festival in partnership with the City’s five City Business Improvement Districts and the Central London Alliance. More details: bit.ly/45wQFWG

Fantastic to host a reception for Pride at Guildhall. 7+ years ago I worked with fellow elected Members to establish Pride Flag raising in City of London & it has grown bigger since. Great to see City Police Officers, T/Commissioner Pete O'Doherty & our very popular City Police Horses!

I was also fortunate to join City of London flying the Armed Forces Flag over Guildhall. We are proud to celebrate the City’s strong and enduring links with our armed forces and show our support for serving troops, service families, veterans, and cadets.

From Mon 8 July, improvement works begin on King William Street as part of its Pedestrian Priority Programme, for more info inc s/b div (there is no n/b div) : bit.ly/3W31gWu

🚨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: bit.ly/4bC92eA

Delighted to welcome Rathbones Group Plc to their new office on Gresham Street in Ward of Cheap Team in the heart of the City of London! linkedin.com/posts/rathbone…

A fantastic newly relandscaped public garden has opened at the junction of Cheapside and New Change. Formerly known as the Sunken Garden, the area is transformed into a fully accessible & greener place, with 25% increase in planting for enhanced biodiversity + climate resilience

Today the Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board has highlighted the achievements of the City of London Police. Tijs Broeke said the Force has remained steadfast in its commitment to protecting our communities over the past year. Read more here: bit.ly/3ycGr1x

The Guildhall Art Gallery, The London Archives, Mansion House, Great Hall at Guildhall, Billingsgate Roman House and Baths, and #Barbican Estate are among the City Corporation-owned buildings and historic venues taking part in Open House Festival next month. FREE admission tinyurl.com/4zf74bsp #DestinationCity

Cllr @tijs_broeke joined City of London Police local officers for stakeholder briefing ✅Positive outcomes up 20% YTD 📉Serious offences in Cheapside remains low 🛍️Shoplifting 31% of all crimes 👮🏽‍♂️Dedicated plan to tackle shoplifting ‘shop safe’ scheme, extra patrols & work with retailers

There's only two weeks to go until London's Open House Festival 2024, when some of Cheapside's most prestigious buildings will open up to the public for free viewings, guided tours and activities. Find out more and plan your visits here: buff.ly/44yvWjs

Our ward is fortunate to have a very active Ward of Cheap Club which organises business and social events for members and the wider City community, Check out their website for more information: wardofcheapclub.com

Delighted to be at Mansion House for the ⁦Lord Mayor's Appeal⁩ City Giving Day Countdown Breakfast #CityGivingDay #GoRed #CGD2024

Redevelopment of 1 St Martin’s Le Grand. Have your say! Ho Bee Land is bringing forward plans to improve the building & redevelop the historic site. They’re organising public exhibition sessions on Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 Sep from 3pm to 7pm at St Mary Le Bow Church, Cheapside

Amazing milestone in London Museum development with confirmation of additional funding from City of London & Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan revitalising the historic market buildings. The new museum will play a vital role in shaping London’s future as a world-leading leisure tinyurl.com/2c3wx6d7