Tag: City of London Corporation



City of London to review Skyscraper Policy

Posted on 9 September, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

In the wake of the Walkie Talkie’s Carbuncle Cup award, the City of London is about to review its policy regarding tall building development bdonline (Building Design) reports. Many have expressed concern about the impact of skyscrapers on... Read More

Blossom Street Scheme will secure Jobs and Spending says the City

Posted on 3 June, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The proposed redevelopment of the Blossom Street district will become a key factor in the economic success story of the Spitalfields area, the City of London Corporation claims. The scheme, to be delivered by British Land in partnership with the... Read More

City of London Corporation refuses to intervene in Goldman Sachs ‘right to light’ stand-off

Posted on 25 September, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The City of London Corporation has chosen not to intervene in the ‘right to light’ stand-off which is delaying the development of Goldman Sachs’ new headquarters. The US investment bank was given the green light for the 850,000 sq ft office... Read More

Poor Broadband Connectivity could leave the City in the Slow Lane warns Corporation Chief

Posted on 30 July, 2014 by Neil Bird under Business News

The lack of affordable superfast broadband in the Square Mile is a block on growth says a City of London Corporation chief. Writing in City A.M. Mark Boleat, Chairman of the Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee, warns there is a danger that... Read More