Twitter lurker here for politics, Media Officer for Planning & Transport at City of London Corporation, YIMBY.
Former District Councillor, staffer for MPs.
The City of London Corporation's local plan is set to proceed having been paused over concerns about the impact on the Tower of London. It is hoped the plan can be adopted before the end of the year. https://t.co/p6mzGoFb2F
In just 12 towers, the City of London provides over 10 million square feet of space, room for 75,000 workers
It does so with only 149 parking spaces, as all towers are within a 6 min walk of a tube station
Too much glass for me… but as an urban form it’s highly efficient
Independent inspectors have backed the City’s approach to balancing growth and heritage around the Tower of London World Heritage Site, while Government has withdrawn its direction and cleared the way for City Plan 2040 to be formally adopted.
Thanks to @mhclg for their swift and decisive consideration of this matter.
City Plan 2040 will provide the certainty needed to support jobs, investment and sustainable growth in the Square Mile.
Read more here: https://t.co/JxtrG7JG2g #London #Planning
@LoftusSteve Also, it's not like they've been trying to pull the Conservative party back to more robust, right wing positions. Reform are trying to destroy them!
Why on earth would any Tories want them back?!
We've approved plans to transform the Barbican's Sculpture Court into a more open, accessible and future-ready space.
Part of the Barbican's wider renewal programme, the project will help ensure this world-renowned cultural institution continues to thrive for generations to come.
Read more: https://t.co/8AzForMsYL
#Barbican
Good to see the new pedestrianisation of Greyfrairs Square as part of transformation of St Paul’s Gyratory in the @cityoflondon.
This will soon be a wonderful new 3500-sq-metre public space - with seating, greening etc - in the v heart of London 💚
Police reform should build on what is already working.
Tijs Broeke says reform must protect @CityPolice’s independence and distinct role, while strengthening its local and national partnerships.
Theft fell 9.4%, violence 5.7% and phone snatching 40%.
Read more: https://t.co/aunRCsx67e
See the City Police annual report: https://t.co/KQncdfzHfZ
Join us this Sunday for a celebration of cycling throughout the City of London.
From music and food to led rides around the borough and bike themed entertainment, it’s a day that’ll have something for everyone.
Celebrate with us and register for the London Cycling Festival today: https://t.co/DCwTFcC5NR