City of London Corporation

We manage the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre – a Live Animal Border Control Post and Travellers' Point of Entry for Heathrow airport. If you’ve ever wondered what happens to animals when they arrive in the UK, or what to do if you’re flying with a furry, scaly or feathered friend, there’s everything you need to know from the team at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre in the latest ‘Alright, Pet?’ podcast on BBC Sounds. We have proudly served Heathrow Airport since 1977. We are the only Heathrow Border Control Post licenced for all animal species. Every year, thousands of cats, dogs, reptiles, fish (and plenty more!) are imported through the Airport and looked after by our experienced staff. Listen here ➡️ https://bbc.in/46qgGYj

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: https://bit.ly/3ycGr1x

This week, the City of London Corporation approved a ‘refresh’ of the Transport Strategy, following an extensive public consultation. Since the pandemic, walking and ‘wheeling’ have increasingly made up the majority of journeys through and within the Square Mile. As such, the City Corporation is responding to these changes by: - Working to deliver streets that are more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities – taking an increased focus on how we work with people to design streets and spaces as well as the end result. - Making the most efficient and effective use of street space by reducing motor traffic, including the number of delivery and servicing vehicles; - Working to ensure that no one is killed or seriously injured while travelling on our streets, including through measures to deliver safer streets and reduce speeds; - Enabling more people to choose to cycle and scooter by making conditions for cycling in the Square Mile safer and more pleasant; and - Improving air quality and reducing noise, including by encouraging and enabling the switch to zero emission capable vehicles. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WxZVXP

Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, explores how innovation, driven by necessity, is crucial for unlocking private climate finance in emerging markets. She emphasizes that addressing climate tipping points isn't just an environmental imperative but a human one. Watch more from Marisa in the fireside chat in collaboration with the World Economic Forum: Unlocking private climate finance for emerging markets: https://bit.ly/4d7CASV #NZDS24

A newly relandscaped public garden was opened to the public, yesterday (23 July), at the junction of Cheapside and New Change, following a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by City and local business representatives. Formerly known as the Sunken Garden, the area has been transformed into a fully accessible and greener place, with a 25% increase in planting for enhanced biodiversity and climate resilience, providing opportunity for activation for the benefit of local residents, workers, visitors and tourists. In partnership with Cheapside Business Alliance and C. Hoare & Co. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cUGLkz

With just a couple of days to go, there's still time to apply to take part in this year's AI Innovation Challenge. If you want to participate in a unique platform for collaboration between financial services (including banking, payments, and insurance) and technology companies, visit our website to find out more. Applications close Friday 26 July. https://lnkd.in/eQEdvumj

Multi-award-winning British actor, musician, and filmmaker, Giles Terera MBE, who originated the role of Aaron Burr in the original cast of the hit West End musical, Hamilton, has received the Freedom of the City of London. Terera, who was joined by family members at today’s ceremony at Guildhall, has been recognised by the City of London Corporation for his outstanding achievements in the performing arts. He was nominated for the Freedom by the City Corporation’s Deputy Policy Chairman, Keith Bottomley, and his colleague, elected Member, Deputy Andrien Meyers. Terera’s theatre credits include Othello (in the title role), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Blues for an Alabama Sky at the National Theatre; The Meaning of Zong at the Bristol Old Vic and Barbican Theatre; Black Matter at Crazy Coqs; The Tempest at the Theatre Royal Haymarket; and The Rat Pack at The Strand Theatre, playing Sammy Davis Jr. His film and television appearances include Death of England; The Current War; Doctors; London Boulevard; and Horrible Histories. In 2007, Terera became the first Black actor to play Christy in Dublin’s Abbey Theatre production of Playboy of the Western World and in 2018, he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Hamilton at the Victoria Palace. https://bit.ly/3WBwpAk

We love London Museum's rebrand and its new icon the pigeon!   This is a welcomed next step for the new London Museum in Smithfield, a cultural and economic cornerstone of 'Destination City'.   Find out more below 👇

Scenes around Guildhall Art Gallery this morning. A bust of the celebrated Victorian stage actor, Sir Henry Irving. A display of artist Anne Desmet's Royal Albert Hall 150th anniversary coins, against the backdrop of her solo exhibition, 'Kaleidoscope.' Two gallery visitors, one, taking in the details featured one of Anne's prints; the other, admiring one of the gallery's most popular and instantly recognisable paintings, Rossetti's 'La Ghirlandata.'

Artificial intelligence is predicted to add £35bn to the financial and professional services (FPS) sector over the next five years. Our new report, 'Financial and professional services: the future of AI and the workforce', provides an in-depth look at how AI is transforming the sector. We spoke to Janine Hirt, Chief Executive Officer of Innovate Finance, about the benefits of utilizing AI in the workforce. Watch now, and download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eEi2vXnk