Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I joined the Lady Mayor of London for the City's annual tree pollarding at Burnham Beeches, followed by lunch at the Chancellor of the Exchequer's country home, Dorneywood, alongside the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, civic leaders and volunteers from across the county. 🌳 012
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🎩✨ 23 Pearly Kings and Queens from across London have received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of their charitable work. 🏴 The ceremony took place at The Mansion House, hosted by Lady Mayor of the City of London, Dame Susan Langley. 011
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🌳Earlier this year, over one tonne of construction waste was illegally dumped in Epping Forest, near Theydon Bois. 🚔As part of holding fly-tippers accountable for this environmental crime, our Epping Forest Enforcement team found, seized and retained the vehicle responsible. 🥊The gloves are off! 042
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🎂 Wishing the Ranger of Epping Forest, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, as very Happy 82nd Birthday 🎈 131
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Are you an Epping Forest Commoner? Do you own/occupy: 🫵 land within the map below? 🫵 half an acre or more that is not covered with buildings? 🫵 Are you 18+ years old? If so, email electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk today to register for the upcoming Verderer elections by 30 September 2026. 122
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Congratulations to Andy Burnham and his incoming new Government. The City of London stands ready to work in partnership to unlock investment, support businesses and deliver growth in every nation and region of the UK. Together, we can turn ambition into opportunity. #Growth #Investmentpoliticshome.comThe City of London can help the new chancellor deliver growth in every postcodeIt fits well that the outgoing chancellor was warmly received at the Financial and Professional Services Dinner at Mansion House earlier this week. 031
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Wonderful to join colleagues in paying tribute to Sir Michael Snyder on his 40th anniversary as a Member of the Court of Common Council this week. Sir Michael's list of roles and responsibilities over that time period is quite extraordinary - a true public servant! 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026A productive evening at the Financial and Professional Services Dinner, hosted by the Lady Mayor of the City of London at Mansion House, focused on economic growth and regulation. 📣Chancellor's speech: gov.uk/government/spe… 📣Governor's speech: bankofengland.co.uk/speech/2026/ju��� 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026📈 Having a thriving Square Mile is not just good for the City, it's good for the whole United Kingdom. Our Destination City dashboard brilliantly analyses our progress and impact in pro-actively delivering post-pandemic recovery policy interventions. ⬇️ app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrI... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026🏳️🌈Wishing all those participating a very happy & safe #LondonPride. 🌈In the City of London this week, we hosted our own Pride on the Plaza, which drew together business & residents to promote inclusion, celebrate diversity & advance community cohesion. Full info⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/07/02/b... 041
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Great to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's Independence this evening, with a service at St Paul's Cathedral and speeches from the US Ambassador, The Hon Warren A. Stephens and the Rt Hon Lady Mayor of London. 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026🍂 The iconic Major Oak has reached the end of its life after more than 1,000 years at Sherwood Forest. 🌱 But its legacy lives on in Epping Forest. A cutting was planted at Gifford Wood, near Upshire, in November 2016 and it continues to thrive today. 🏹The legend of Robin Hood lives on! 011
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026🌈 I am delighted that City of London businesses are collaborating to deliver our first 'Pride on the Plaza' festival in #Bishopsgate on Wednesday 1st July 2026...and you're invited! Full details and registration links ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/06/19/b... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026🌳Delighted to share Epping Forest's 2025 Ecological Monitoring Survey results: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/20cb... 🛡️With this data, we can now turn surveys into safeguards, tweaking our habitat management plans. 🐸Our 2026 surveys will include ponds, newts, toads, frogs, dragonflies & damselflies. 063
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Thanks to all of the parliamentarians, council leaders & conservation groups who were able to join us in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons last night, to celebrate the start of the anniversary of the Epping Forest Act, where it began 150 years ago 🌳 www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/05/20/e... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Delighted to share our latest #Bishopsgate Newsletter, covering a few of the very many things happening in the wonderful City of London ⬇️ benjaminmurphy.uk/wp-content/u... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 16/05/2026🚒 Epping Forest hosted wildfire response teams from London & Essex for training this week at Wanstead Flats, sharing information & demonstrating equipment - preparing to keep us safe in what is set to be a hot summer! 🙏Thanks Met Police, Thames Water and Newham, Redbridge & Waltham Forest Boroughs. 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026🪨Delighted to see the "London 15" milestone restored on Bell Common in Epping, following a programme of restoration of historic milestones on #EppingForest land in Thornwood and North Weald. You can read the full story here ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/05/12/e... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026This week, a fresh new civic year has begun at the City of London Corporation... www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/04/24/c... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🏴 Happy St George's Day 🏴 "There is a forgotten, nay almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. That word is England." — Winston Churchill. 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026At the City of London Police's #Bishopsgate Cluster Panel this week, we have set the policing priorities for the next 6 months as: 🚨 Addressing theft and shoplifting 🚨 Dealing with antisocial cyclists 🚨 Reducing crime during the busy Night Time Economy 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Great to have our #Bishopsgate Ward noticeboard refreshed, setting a much more appropriate aesthetic for our Bishopsgate Conservation Area! 🏴 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026📖 We are delighted to share our new #EppingForest Visitor Guide: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/Green... 🌳 This edition covers everything from events to volunteering and history to walking routes for every season. ✍️ Let us know what you think. 032
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Delighted to welcome John Higgins into the Freedom of the City of London today, alongside the Registrar of the Chamberlain's Court. 🐑 The Freedom has been rewarding individual contributions to society since 1237. 🏴 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026VACANCY: Ranger, Couldson Commons As part of a small team, you’ll support habitat & estate management, engage with visitors & work alongside volunteers & contractors. Salary: £33,705 - £37,479 📅 Applications close at 12 noon on 30 March 2026 👉 Apply cityoflondon.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/job/Ranger/1... 001
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026A busy week for team #EppingForest. Starting with a staff conference, launching our new bluebell protection signage in Wanstead, resurfacing car parks in Theydon Bois and Loughton and opening the new Brambly Hedge exhibition at our visitor centre in Chingford. 030
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 21/03/2026A busy day of site visits across #EppingForest its Conservators today! There is so much great work going on, with lots of projects finally coming to completion stage. Lots of challenges still ahead too, of course. My usual round-up below for those interested... www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/03/21/e... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026My thanks to everyone made it along to the #Bishopsgate Wardmote this week. Some great contributions and questions. For those who couldn't make it, please find attached some of the content shared. www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/03/18/b... 001
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Wonderful to join the Lady Mayor and business leaders from across the Square Mile this morning to plan this year's City Giving Day celebrations. If you would like to learn more about this initiative, or participate on 23rd September, click below ⬇️ www.thelordmayorsappeal.org/news-and-eve... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Congratulations to our hardworking #EppingForest Conservation Volunteers, who won the volunteer group of the year, at Epping Forest District Council's Civic Awards ceremony last night. This team help care for our forest in all weathers, bringing people together and strengthening community spirit.🌳 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026🌳Fascinating site visit to Ambresbury Banks in #EppingForest this week with Historic England. It's one of two Iron Age Hillforts which the City of London Corporation conserves at this site. You can read more about the surveys being conducted here ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/03/10/e... 0172
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026The City of London Corporation has approved the planning application for Barbican Renewal Programme, securing the future of Europe’s largest multi-arts centre and safeguarding one of the world’s most significant Brutalist buildings. www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/03/03/c... 021
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026📢 The annual meeting of #Bishopsgate's voters is due to take place at 12:30pm on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH. www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/02/23/b... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026WHAT A DAY for the wonderful Ward of Bishopsgate! 🎉 🚈After years of discussions, designs and consultations, the City were finally able to approve Network Rail’s plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station today. You can read all about it here ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/02/11/b... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Fly-tipping is becoming far more frequent and costly for charities like #EppingForest, to have to clean-up. This is a national issue and requires the attention of parliament to make changes to household and commercial waste management more accessible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 051
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026🤝Great to catch up with Calvin Bailey MP and Leader of Redbridge Council, Cllr Kam Rai. 🌳We spoke about the growing environmental and safety partnerships between our organisations which help protect Wanstead Park and Flats. ⬇️An update on some of our projects: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026👷♂️Pleased to participate in the 'topping out' ceremony on the 37th floor of the new 2 Finsbury Avenue in Broadgate. 2FA will be the 3rd largest commercial office and the 9th tallest commercial office in the Square Mile upon completion! 🏗️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2026/01/15/b... 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025As a Board Member of the City of London Police Authority, we have to balance a busy night-time economy, with care and support for vulnerable people. You can read about our new City Safe Bus at Liverpool Street Station here ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/12/18/c... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Always an honour to attend the Christmas Carol Service at St Botolph Without #Bishopsgate. Lovely to catch up with so many members of our community over a pinched pie and some mulled wine! www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/12/11/b... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025🎄 The festive season continues in #Bishopsgate this evening with 'Carols on the Plaza' from 5.30pm 🎶 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Lovely to chat with British parasport athlete Kadeena Cox OBE this evening at the High Commissioner's Banquet at Mansion House. Her inspirational story reminds me of the Commonwealth RAF motto - "per ardua ad astra" (through adversity to the stars). 030
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🚶♀️Have you worried about your personal safety in the Square Mile? Why not join the City of London Police for a Walk Along and share your experience and concerns with Officers who can give you the latest advice specific to our local area? Details below 👇 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Great to catch up with Matt Snell, the CEO of BOXPARK, at BOXHALL City in the Liverpool Street Arcade. Perfect venue for Christmas parties - check it out if you've still not got anything booked. 🎄 www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/11/21/b... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025The festive season has officially begun in #Bishopsgate, with a little help from Dermot O'Leary switching on London's largest Christmas Tree and the UK's largest Christmas Wreath! www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/11/21/b... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Pleased to join the City of London Police's Road Safety event at Bank Junction this morning, to see first-hand how teams are addressing unlawful behaviour by riders and drivers, while providing educational outreach. www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/11/20/c... 000
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 18/11/2025🎉 We are delighted to share latest #Bishopsgate Ward Newsletter with you. 🧐 We hope you find our updates interesting. ✍️ Please do continue to let us know what you would like to hear more (or less) about for future editions. www.benjaminmurphy.uk/wp-content/u... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 15/11/2025🥳 8 years ago today, the good people of Bishopsgate elected me to represent them at City of London Corporation. Since then, I've met so many remarkable people, learnt a great deal and hopefully helped some people along the way. Here's to more of the same... 🥂 010
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025TfL have just announced that they are making changes to the Congestion Charging scheme in the City of London, including price increases from £15 to £18 on 2nd January 2026. Full details ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/11/13/t...benjaminmurphy.ukTransport for London: Congestion Charge increases in the City of London – Benjamin Murphy 001
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Really excited to be working on this project with @thames21.bsky.social to improve the current design of the River Ching and to explore removing physical barriers, such as weirs, to enable fish migration. 🐟🌊🐟🌱 www.thames21.org.uk/2025/11/tham...thames21.org.ukThames21 explores ways to boost fish populations in the River Ching - Thames21Environmental charity Thames21 is working with partners to produce a series of feasibility studies and designs to explore removing physical barriers, such as weirs, to... 020
Benjamin Murphy CC @benjaminmurphyuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025🎉Epping Forest is delighted to be launching a new Corporate Volunteering scheme. 🌳If you are a business looking to give something back to charity and improve employee engagement, please do register your interest via the link below ⬇️ www.benjaminmurphy.uk/2025/11/12/e... 000