City converts six roads to two-way for cyclists

City of London officials have announced that six “quiet one-way streets” are to become two-way for cyclists from Monday. Local signs and road markings will be updated to reflect the new arrangements. Officials are warning pedestrians to ensure they look both ways when crossing the affected streets.

City imposes £80 fines for dropped cigarettes

Smokers are being warned they risk fines and even prosecution if they’re caught dropping cigarette butts within the City of London. The warning comes as the City of London Corporation launches its ‘No ifs. No Butts.’ campaign and promises to “adopt a tough approach” to anyone dropping smoking-related litter on the City’s streets.

City consults on planning strategy

Consultation begins next week on the ity of London Corporation’s ‘Draft Core Strategy’ which forms part of the Local Development Framework, a series of documents which set out the planning policies for the City of London.

Guildhall Art Gallery marks 10th anniversary

The City of London’s Guildhall Art Gallery will next month mark the 10th anniversary of its reopening with a major exhibition of work by the British colourist, Sir Matthew Smith.

New Lord Mayor of London elected

Nick Anstee has been elected as the 682nd Lord Mayor of the City of London and will commence his term of office from Friday 13 November (Lord Mayor’s Show and fireworks Saturday 14 November).

Lord Mayor: ‘UK financial is national asset’

The UK’s financial services sector is a “national and international asset” which should politicians should avoid punishing or paralysing by regulatory changes, according to Ian Luder, the Lord Mayor of the City of London.

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