Activities to engage residents and workers in council and other programmes
Several times a year the 8000 or so residents in the Square Mile are invited to a Question Time with City Corporation councillors and officers. In the past these events have been rather traditional affairs, with a top table and formal proceedings. Venues have ranged from libraries and theatres to a session in the Old … Continue reading “City Corporation tries a new way to engage with residents”
Plans for a community forum in the City of London’s main residential area, featured in proposals for the Culture Mile Business Improvement District, have come down to two meetings a year. I suggest it’s now up to elected Members to consider what’s needed. I have uploaded videos from the first community event organised by the … Continue reading “No community forum for City’s Culture Mile area”
I was really sorry to learn at yesterday’s Citizens Forum that councillor Brendan Barns will no longer be acting as the residents’ representative in development of the Corporation’s Destination City programme. The programme was launched in 2022 to attract more visitors, and support an economy hit by working from home. It is currently undergoing review, … Continue reading “Square Mile residents lose their special Envoy to Destination City”
This is the third of a series of posts about a City of London Culture Mile event on July 18, and issues that will be discussed including public realm improvements and a community forum. Previous posts here and here. Among questions residents may have in mind when attending the first Culture Mile community meeting on … Continue reading “Culture Mile: what is it, where is significant, and who is accountable?”
This is the second of a series of posts providing background about issues to be discussed at the community meeting organised by the Culture Mile BID on July 18. First post including details of the meeting here. Two sets of proposals are now emerging for improvements to streets and spaces in the north west of … Continue reading “New vision for City’s Culture Mile raises issues of accountability”
This is first of three posts about community engagement in the Culture Mile area of City of London. Links at the end to the other two posts. I was delighted the other day to receive an invitation from the Culture Mile Business Improvement District to a community event on July 18, particularly when I found … Continue reading “Culture Mile BID stages first community event”
I’m looking forward to the next Citizens Forum about Destination City on Monday May 20 – not least hoping to find out just what it is. Booking here. See below for an update from the event. Councillor Brendan Barns, the Resident Representative on the City Envoy Network, has previously organised some excellent Forum events. Earlier … Continue reading “What is Destination City now – and who is it for?”
The second Citizens Forum event about Destination City, held yesterday evening, was a great success on several counts. It was a fascinating venue, the content was highly relevant, drinks and food generous, and the overall style engaging. I also figured out a technical fix to deal with my hearing problem, which may be more generally … Continue reading “Citizens Forum gets first-hand report of Destination City review”
Last night’s Citizens Forum about Destination City attracted some 60 residents from the Square Mile, but unfortunately confirmed my fear that it would be therapy with free drinks rather than genuine engagement. (Ref: yesterday’s post and Arnstein’s ladder). Councillor Brendan Barns, the Resident Representative on the City Envoy Network, who organised the event, has a … Continue reading “Why the Square Mile needs Citizens Forums 2.0 – and more”
The City of London’s flagship programme to attract visitors is currently under review – and on Monday residents will have a chance to say what they think is needed. What will make the Square Mile a better place to live, as well as work and visit? So far the only formal consultation has been for … Continue reading “Residents get a chance to shape Destination City 2.0 – maybe”