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NEWS AND KEY TOPICS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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NEWS

Will the new welfare changes affect you?

This year, a few welfare changes are coming into force which will affect millions of people across the UK. Here are some of the changes that are being introduced.

Universal Credit - some families with more than two children will be able to make claims for Universal Credit, and work allowances will increase for people with children or people with limited capability for work.

Pension Credit - people of Pension Credit age can receive help if they are responsible for a dependent child or children. But from 1 May, couples where one partner is aged above and the other is aged under Pension Credit age, will no longer be able to make a new claim for Pension Credit. Instead they will

Your Council Tax

Jeremy Mayhew, Chairman of the Finance Committee By the time you receive this edition of City Resident, you will have seen that your Council Tax has gone up by 4.99% for the financial year 2019-20.

have to claim Universal Credit.

National Minimum Wage - also from this April, the National Minimum Wage has increased by 4.9%. Make sure you’re getting paid what you should be. If you’re not, City Advice can help you to understand your rights at work.

As the only advice service commissioned by the City of London Corporation, City Advice can help with any queries to get what you’re entitled to.

City Advice offers free, confidential, quality advice to those who live, work or study in the City.

MORE INFORMATION 020 7392 2919 city.advice@toynbeehall.org.uk toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvice

government to meet pressures in adult social care, especially for mental health services and caring for our elderly.

We try very hard to spend money where it is most needed and where it has the most impact; we also need increased income to protect our essential services.

In terms of other spending, the City Police is facing major pressures due to a fast-changing environment affecting the nature and cost of required police services.

Other costs are also increasing: for example, street cleaning; energy bills; greater demand for coroner services; initiatives to improve air quality; free school meals at Sir John Cass Primary School; and making our public environment more secure.

Like every other local authority in London, we are facing reductions in government funding and need to turn to both residents and businesses for a contribution, despite making year-on-year efficiencies of 2%.

Despite these increases, City residents, we expect, will still face the third lowest Council Tax in London - and I assure you that we will not let up in our drive to deliver efficient and cost effective public services.

The figure of 4.99% includes an additional 2% allowed by the

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/counciltax

This is the first such increase in 10 years and is not a decision we have taken lightly, but the pressures on our City Fund (which pays for our public funded services) have made this necessary.

CityResident Town Clerk’s Department City of London Corporation PO Box 270, Guildhall London EC2P 2EJ 020 7332 3099 pro@cityoflondon.gov.uk

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Air Quality: what do you think?

Improving air quality is an important issue for the City Corporation and our new draft Air Quality Strategy 2019-24 outlines the steps we will be taking, over the next few years, to achieve better air quality in the Square Mile.

We welcome your views and invite you to take part in our consultation to help us to develop a strategy that reflects the needs and aspirations of everyone who lives, works or visits the City of London.

Consultation closes on 12 May. MORE INFORMATION 020 7606 3030 cityair@cityoflondon.gov.uk cityoflondon.gov.uk/air

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NEWS

The Garden at 120 Recently opened, The Garden at 120 offers exceptional 360-degree views of the City and greater London. Find a moment of calm, enjoy a cup of coffee from the coffee hut and take in the panoramic skyline to feel at one with nature amongst the fruit trees, water feature and winding Italian wisteria.

Located 15 storeys up at the top of Fen Court, this viewing platform is the City of London’s largest roof top public space and is now open to the public.

Fen Court is also home to a fourteenth-floor restaurant, retail outlets at lower levels and dedicated public lifts which lead directly to The Garden at 120.

Open Monday to Friday 10am - 9pm throughout the Summer with slightly reduced hours in Winter.

Admission free.

MORE INFORMATION thegardenat120.com

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Plastic? No, thank you.

Plastic Free City is the City Corporation’s initiative to help residents, workers and businesses across the Square Mile, and beyond, to reduce their reliance on unnecessary, single-use plastic. We are aiming to reduce its environmental impact across everything we do.

What is the City Corporation doing?

40 businesses across the Square Mile have signed the Plastic Free

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City pledge covering 51,400 staff, and more are following the example.

The Clean City Awards, run by the City Corporation, introduced a new Plastic Free City London award. This was won by Rothchilds who have managed to eliminate over 450,000 single use plastic items per year and save money.

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Plans for installation of a further eight new drinking water refill points are well on their way.

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You can also help by signing the Plastic Free City Pledge - a personal commitment to reducing your single use plastic consumption.

MORE INFORMATION AND TOP TIPS plasticfreecity.london

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Crowdfunding initiative Following its inaugural launch last year in Aldgate, the City Corporation has expanded its crowdfunding programme making it available to organisations across the Square Mile who have innovating ideas for transforming and improving their area.

Through the ‘Our City’ crowdfunding programme, residents and workers can collaborate on creative projects.

From music festivals to art installations, guerrilla gardening to pop up markets, if you have an idea to make the City of London even better, this is your opportunity to make it happen. The City of London Corporation has a £30,000 fund with a maximum pledge of £5,000 available to support projects crowdfunding in the City.

Last year the programme had four amazing Aldgate projects

hit their target, with over £33,000 collectively raised by 183 backers made up of local residents, businesses, organisations and the City Corporation. This included a project by Off the Wall Players, an organisation, which raised over £15,000 to collate the narratives of women from Aldgate through a series of community workshops.

The Aldgate Lantern Parade and Winter Fete also raised over £4,000 towards their vibrant and inclusive community events which lit up the Aldgate Square area in December last year. Other projects included a community café on Brick Lane and a mural during refugee week.

The deadline to get involved in the current funding round is 13 May. MORE INFORMATION info@spacehive.com spacehive.com/movement/our-city

City residents can now get free help with their phones, tablets and other gadgets at a range of locations around the Square Mile.

Drop-in sessions are open to anyone aged 18+ who lives, works, studies or spends time in the City and take place at the

The Only Connect project, which welcomes complete beginners as well as those who need a bit of extra help with their gadgets, has been funded by City Corporation.

This is to reduce social isolation and give people the skills to keep in touch with friends and loved ones in a digital age. The project is delivered by Age UK City of London (AUKCL) in partnership with Barbican and Community Libraries, and since it was launched in October last year, it has helped more than 40 people with everything from kindles and smartphones to Fitbits, iPods and Tumblr blogs.

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K ahaila Café, Aldgate Square on Mondays 10-11.30am

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Barbican Library on Tuesdays 5.30-7pm

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G olden Lane Community Centre* on Wednesdays 2-4pm

Those who are considering dipping their toe in the water for the first time can borrow an android tablet and a mobile Wi-Fi plug-in from AUKCL so that they can try them out at home.

*These sessions are held as part of our ‘Golden Social’ alongside board games, film screenings, visiting speakers and more.

Free refreshments are provided, and learners are encouraged to come along for a cuppa and a chat even if they are not sure about whether or not they are ready to take the plunge. Repeat visitors are always welcome.

MORE INFORMATION 020 7091 2593 awestlake@ageuklondon.org.uk

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Supporting your health and wellbeing Mental and physical health are strongly interlinked and influence each other in a myriad of ways. Wellbeing is subjective but can often be experienced independently of health – ie a person can be diagnosed with a medical condition and can still enjoy positive wellbeing.

a City or Hackney GP practice, offering free talking therapies for common mental health problems, such as persistent low mood, depression and anxiety. nC ity Advice – a free, in-person or telephone-based advice service, providing impartial and confidential expert advice to City residents on a wide range of issues. nC ity LivingWise – City residents can access free NHS Health Checks (40-74 year-olds), weight management courses and exercise on referral.

Taking proactive and preventative measures can help avoid poor health and help us to live longer and in better health. There are many free services offered by the City Corporation and its partners to help you look after your own health. A list of services available include:

Talking to someone can help, so don’t suffer in silence.

D ragon Café in the City – a space in Shoe Lane Library offering free and creative activities to help support mental wellbeing. nH ackney Talk Changes – a new service for people registered at

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ releasethepressure cityoflondon.gov.uk/ healthandwellbeing

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Urgent care NHS 111 City residents have now access to free clinical support and assessment at any time, day or night, by calling the NHS 111 Clinical Assessment Service.

The service sees GPs, nurses, paramedics and pharmacists giving urgent care advice over the phone, including: n

U rgent care advice or treatment for anyone who requires it outside of normal GP practice hours

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A ssessments over the phone – along with advice or treatment recommendations from a range of health professionals if required

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Direct booking appointments

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E asy access to patients’ records and care plans – with details updated after calls

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Q uick transfer to mental health crisis services for assessment / advice if required.

Call 111 or search online at 111.nhs.uk

Extended Hours for GP services If you need to see your GP outside office hours, it’s now possible to book an appointment in the evening and at weekends. If you are registered with a GP in the City and Hackney, five GP practices offer additional appointments covering the hours of 4-8pm weekdays and 8am - 8pm at weekends and bank holidays. Also five GP practices, in Tower Hamlets, provide additional services, with some available until 10pm during the week.

Contact your GP directly for more information and to book an appointment in any of the extended hours slots.

MORE INFORMATION cityandhackneyccg.nhs.uk towerhamletsccg.nhs.uk

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The City-wide Residents’ Meetings 8 May, 12.30-2.30pm and 6.30-8.30pm, Great Hall, Guildhall The annual meetings will open their doors to all City residents for a chance to hear from, and ask questions to, elected Members and senior officers, from the City Corporation and the City of London Police.

Cannot make the date?

You can email you comments or queries to residents@ cityoflondon. gov.uk or call 020 7332 3176

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ residentsmeetings

ULEZ

is coming – are you ready?

The Mayor of London is introducing an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), a 24/7 traffic management and emission reduction scheme.

Air pollution is currently a significant challenge facing London and a high priority issue for residents. The ULEZ is being introduced to improve the air we breathe by bringing in measures to encourage more efficient freight deliveries, more walking and more use of public transport. From 8 April the ULEZ replaces the T-Charge and operates within the current Congestion Charging Zone.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ulez

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Portsoken Community Energy Group

The Portsoken Community Energy Group aims to develop a project to install around 200 solar panels on the Middlesex Street Estate, to include flats, a library and a community centre. The project is supported by Repowering London and the City of London Stronger Communities Grant.

The proposal is closely aligned with the City of London Corporation’s ambition to be a Low Carbon City and to play its part in reducing carbon emissions to achieve the Mayor’s target of net zero emissions by 2050.

This will be the first communityowned energy project in the City of

London, but it is also part of a growing movement of community energy projects in London and up & down the country. The project is a clear, positive example bringing the community together, tackling climate change, generating renewable energy and cutting borough-wide carbon emissions.

Community Energy is about putting people at the heart of the energy system: renewable energy assets such as solar panels are owned and managed by the local community. The systems are funded through a community share offer and the financial benefits from the sale of electricity are

redistributed into the community through a return on investment and a ring-fenced community fund.

MORE INFORMATION twitter.com/PortsokenEnergy repowering.org.uk

Disturbed by noise?

The City Corporation has developed an interactive map to show you all approved out of hours works along with details of the times permitted, location and contractor details.

Construction and street works proposed outside the standard hours can be undertaken with the written prior approval from the Pollution Control Team, which may be subject to conditions.

If residents are likely to be disturbed by noise, the permitted times of operation, including ancillary activities such as

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N o noisy work is permitted on Sundays, bank holidays or other national holidays.

If you are being disturbed by noise, we encourage you to check the map first, to see if the works have been approved by one of our environmental health officers. Please note that emergency works may also be undertaken that are not shown on this map.

Wherever possible you should contact and speak to whoever is causing the noise. They may not be aware that they are causing a problem and may subsequently make changes to reduce or stop the noise. If talking to the person/s concerned does not help, or if you feel that you are unable to approach them, you can contact us for further investigation.

MORE INFORMATION 020 7606 3030 cityoflondon.gov.uk/ disturbedbynoise

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE

talkback Distraction thefts

We have recently seen a rise in people having their personal property stolen by thieves. They distract customers by asking them for directions or place a map, a note begging for money, or a newspaper, on their table or in front of their face, and then lift items such as mobile phones and wallets. This is particularly frequent in coffee shops, cafes and restaurants.

Magdalena Stanescu was arrested in February for theft and sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment after she began talking to her victim in a coffee shop before dropping her scarf on the table.

When she lifted her scarf, she also took the victim’s phone.

We are advising the public to keep an eye on their belongings at all times. Please continue to spread the word that you shouldn’t leave your valuables unattended or in plain sight. It is much easier to lift a small item such as phone from a table without the owner realising then it is to steal a whole bag.

When out and about in the City, please stay alert and vigilant to suspicious behaviour.

Snow Hill Police Station to close Snow Hill Police Station has been home to many police and support teams over the years. At present, finance, HR and Community Policing teams are amongst those based there. The building, which is owned by the City of London Corporation, is an underutilised asset and in need of modernisation.

As with many police forces in the UK, we continue to face budgetary constraints, and after a review of our policing footprint in the City, we have made the difficult decision to close this police station this summer.

As you may have read in the media, we are working with the City Corporation on an ambitious plan to build a state-of-the-art police station and court complex near Fleet Street. This space will be designed to house the various teams needed to deliver a cohesive modern policing service for our communities.

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To report a crime call 101, 999 in an emergency only www.cityoflondon.police.uk

Become a voice for your community Here at the City of London Police, we want to go the extra mile for our community and residents.

We whole-heartedly believe we can be more effective as a police force by listening and learning to the views and experiences of the people we serve. This is why we are encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to join our Community Scrutiny Group.

The Community Scrutiny Group is made up of representatives who live or work in the Square Mile and act as a critical friend to the police. Members can ask our officers questions related to how we police the City and why we do the things we do. They can challenge us and hold us to account on the way we operate.

Engaging with our community and the people that use our services is so important. We want to get to know the people we turn up to work for, and have them get to know us too.

Policing is a challenge and always will be. There are things we think we do well and things we know we need to improve. However, there may be things we are missing and this is where you come in.

For more information or to complete an application, go to cityoflondon.police.uk/csg One of the most powerful ways to make a change is to be a part of it.

Following the closure of Snow Hill, the nearest City of London Police station will be Wood Street, a ten-minute walk away. You can also continue to report crimes online or contact us on 101 or 999 in an emergency, or go to www.cityoflondon.police.uk We have undertaken to ensure the level of service we offer our communities will not be affected by the closure of Snow Hill. If you have any concerns or issues you wish to raise in relation to the station closure email community@ cityoflondon.pnn.police.uk

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A snapshot of things to do near you in the next few months

Aldgate Square SJ Dance : Fluid Boundaries

12 June (Times TBC) Shobana Jeyasingh Dance and the London Festival of Architecture, supported by ft’work, are partnering to deliver public performances of community contemporary dance.

London’s Grand Designs - Building a Capital City, 1675 to 1986

16 July to 5 August Outdoor exhibition showcasing the City’s grand engineering schemes.

Mimbre: Skyline

2 August Lunchtime and evening

performances, times TBC Skyline is a new production

by Hackney-based femaleled acrobatic dance company, Mimbre. The project will comprise 12 young performers (aged between seven and 13), recruited from Mimbre’s Hackney-based youth programme. The day will also feature drop in circus workshops.

London Street Food 17 to 29 September Outdoor exhibition exploring the history of street food in the capital.

MORE INFORMATION Check cityoflondon.gov.uk/ thingstodo closer to the time

City Beerfest 18 July, 12.30-9pm Guildhall Yard Entry is free and beer packages start at £11 (early bird).

delivering ground breaking programmes that change, and save, people’s lives the Samaritans, Place2Be and OnSide Youth Zones.

City Beerfest celebrates the mother of all inventions, beer, and has become an established City tradition in aid of fantastic causes.

Come and raise a glass in support of three charities addressing social issues and

City Beerfest is a joint initiative between the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and the Worshipful Company of Brewers.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/citybeerfest

Happy Birthday Tower Bridge Officially opened on 30 June 1894, Tower Bridge invites you to celebrate its 125th birthday year.

Step back in time to ‘meet the Victorians’ that once walked the Walkways, enjoy performances by aerialists and acrobats, and learn more about the history of the building in a packed programme of talks, exhibitions and activities.

A limited-edition coffee-table book, Tower Bridge: History • Engineering • Design has been created especially for the anniversary available to purchase from the Tower Bridge Gift Shop onsite and online, as well as at selected retailers.

MORE INFORMATION towerbridge.org.uk

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Short Courses and Summer Schools Guildhall School offers a wide range of short courses across music, drama, production arts and cross-arts. Whether you’re thinking about learning something completely new, exploring a hobby or passion, or just brushing up on existing skills, we have something for you.

Court of Common Council Service 25 April: 11.30am - 12.15pm Free Asking for God’s blessing and guidance to the Common Council members as they undertake the City Corporation’s business throughout the year.

St Lawrence Jewry Annual Rededication Service 15 July: 5.30 - 6.30pm Free A civic service the Lord Mayor attends to commemorate the rededication of the church following its reconstruction after destroyed during the Blitz.

Summer Music Festival 5 to 16 August:1 - 2pm Free (Donation encouraged) A free lunchtime every weekday concert celebrating British music.

Lord Mayor’s Election Day Service 2 October: 10.45 - 11.15am Free A civic service where the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, Aldermen of the City of London and their Beadles, and all Livery Companies Masters gather together in their full regalia outfits to seek spiritual guidance before electing a new Lord Mayor.

MORE INFORMATION stlawrencejewry.org.uk

Courses are led by experienced Guildhall School teachers and industry-leading guest tutors, offering an insight into the School’s world-class learning environment in a fun and supportive setting. Courses vary in length, from a few days to up to three weeks, and are open to a range of ages and abilities. They take place throughout the year, with Easter holiday courses, Summer Schools and evening courses in term time. Upcoming courses include: • Easter Music Camp (ages 8-15) • I mprovise with Guildhall: Intermediate Course (minimum age: 18) • I ntroduction to Musicianship for Children & their Parents (ages 3-6 & parents/carers) • Drama Summer Schools (various ages) • Summer Arts Camp (11-14) • Jazz & Rock Week (various ages) MORE INFORMATION gsmd.ac.uk/shortcourses

Gresham College There are more than 40 talks to enjoy this summer, including: Does Finance Benefit Society?

24 April, 6pm Alex Edmans, Gresham Professor of Business Gresham’s Exchange 8 May, 6pm Stephen Alford, University of Leeds (Guest lecture) The Cockney Romantics 14 May, 6pm Sir Jonathan Bate, Gresham Professor of Rhetoric Mergers and Acquisitions: Do they Create or Destroy Value?

05 June, 6pm Alex Edmans, Gresham Professor of Business

The Weimar Republic: Germany’s First Democracy 18 June, 6pm Professor Sir Richard Evans FBA, Provost Gresham College lectures take place at a number of venues within the City, including Barnard’s Inn Hall and the Museum of London.

The lectures are free and on a first come first served basis.

MORE INFORMATION gresham.ac.uk

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GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA PRESENTS

The Gold Medal 10 May, 7pm, Barbican Hall

Guildhall School’s most prestigious music prize was endowed by Sir H. Dixon Kimber in 1915 and since the 1950s it has been open to singers and instrumentalists in alternate years. This year it’s the singers’ turn, who will perform a short programme with piano

accompaniment followed by a second half of arias with Guildhall Symphony Orchestra conducted

by Richard Farnes. Bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, who won the award exactly 30 years ago, returns as a member of the judging panel.

Guildhall School Chamber Music Festival 5-7 July

Guildhall School’s Chamber Music Festival returns in 2019 for another weekend of not-to-be-missed performances from a stellar line-up of musicians, including some of the School’s most accomplished chamber groups and distinguished

THE BARBICAN

Barbican Classical Music Season 2019-20 Announced In February, the Barbican announced its 2019-20 classical music season which will include performances from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel with iconic jazz pianist Herbie Hancock as part of a major residency celebrating the LA Phil’s centenary, acclaimed trumpeter Alison Balsom as Milton Court Artist-in-Residence, and a season-long Artist Spotlight on pianist Yuja Wang.

professors. Events include concerts, masterclasses and talks taking place at Guildhall School, City of London School for Girls and The Charterhouse.

MORE INFORMATION www.gsmd.ac.uk/events

Sound Unbound returns FREE. 18-19 May

A Culture Mile event programmed by the Barbican, the festival will explore unexpected spaces across Culture Mile, which stretches from Farringdon to Moorgate in the north-west of the Square Mile, celebrating fantastic music alongside the history and heritage of the area. With concerts from the likes of singer Nora Fischer,

guitarist Miloš, Britten Sinfonia, BBC Singers, London Symphony Chorus and many more taking place simultaneously, each festivalgoer will be able to pick and choose from a vast range of performances and create their own unique version of Sound Unbound.

MORE INFORMATION Barbican.org.uk/whats-on

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Beasts of London Until January 2020, Museum of London

Step into an immersive tour through London’s history, narrated by the animals that once lived here.

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Fantastic Feats: the building of London 31 May - 1 December, Locations across the City

Scale the heights of imagination and celebrate towering triumphs of architecture, invention and engineering with this six-month long season of street theatre and circus, art installations, live performance, exhibitions, walks and tours.

The season is inspired by several important historical anniversaries, including: 200th birthdays of Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the inventor

of London’s sewer system, and Sir Horace Jones, architect and designer of Tower Bridge among other City landmarks; 250th birthday of Sir Marc Brunel; 125 years since the completion of Tower Bridge and 150 years since Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct opened and the first trains used Brunel’s Thames Tunnel.

Beasts of London explores the fascinating role animals have played in shaping the capital. Be guided through time, from the Roman era through Medieval London and right up to present day, narrated by the beasts themselves. Discover how animals - from lions and elephants, to horses, rats and pigeons - have shaped the city and its beastly history.

Voicing these animals are a host of household names. Kate Moss, Brian Blessed,

Pam Ferris, Nish Kumar, Stephen Mangan, Angellica Bell and Joe Pasquale will be voicing some of the animals that once roamed this city.

Students from Guildhall School are voicing other characters; its production artists have designed the experience and its composers have created the musical soundtrack.

Inspired by objects in the Museum’s collection and created in partnership with Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Beasts of London is a fully interactive digital installation using video projection mapping.

Family tickets available from £20.

MORE INFORMATION museumoflondon.org.uk/ beastsoflondon

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/fantasticfeats

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Roman Bathhouse tours are back!

Tours run every Saturday at 11am, 12noon and 1pm Admission: £9 (£7 concs)

Discovered in 1848, the Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse is open to the public every Saturday until November. Explore this fascinating insight into ancient life in the City on a 45-minutes guided tour and discover the remains of the Roman

Bathhouse which lies hidden beneath office buildings.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ romanbathhouse

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Merchant Navy Treasures: An Introduction to the Newall Dunn Collection Free. Until 24 May, Guildhall Library

This free exhibition showcases the achievements of shipping historian Peter Newall and artist and writer Laurence Dunn, appealing to both maritime enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the age of travelling in style.

Discover a treasure trove of images, press releases and cuttings, company brochures, menus and other ephemera from the ocean liners and cargo vessels of three

famous lines from the golden age of shipping: the Cunard, Orient and Union-Castle.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ merchantnavytreasures

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#sculptureinthecity The celebrated urban sculpture park returns for the ninth edition in the Square Mile with contemporary works from internationally renowned and emerging artists. This edition will run from June to April next year.

Further details about the exhibition will be announced shortly.

Sculpture in the City is delivered by the City of London Corporation in partnership with Aon, Aviva, Beaumont, Bloomberg, British Land, Brookfield, CC Land, Generali, Hiscox, Nuveen Real Estate, Tenacity, Tower 42 and Twentytwo.

MORE INFORMATION www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk Twitter: @sculpturecity Facebook: visitthecity Instagram: @sculptureinthecity and @visitthecity

Š Do Ho Suh, Courtesy of the artist; Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong and Seoul; Victoria Miro, London/Venice (photography Gautier Deblonde)

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CONTACT NUMBERS Adult skills and learning 020 7332 3928 Adult social care 020 7332 1224 020 8356 2300 (out of hours) Artizan Street Library and Community Centre 020 7332 3810 Barbican Estate Office 020 7029 3958 Barbican Library 020 7638 0569 Barts Health NHS Trust 020 7377 7000 Barts Minor Injury Unit 020 3416 5000 Children and families 020 7332 3621 020 8356 2710 (out of hours) City Business Library 020 7332 1812 City Police 999 (emergency) 101 (non-emergency)

City Advice 020 7392 2919 Council tax 020 7332 1882 Council tax benefits 020 7332 3937 Disabled parking permits 020 7332 1548 Electoral services 0800 587 5537 Environment and planning 020 7332 1710 Environmental Health 020 7332 3630 Golden Lane Estate Office 020 7253 2556 Guildhall Library 020 7332 1868 Health and wellbeing 020 7332 3002 Homelessness 020 7332 1804 Housing benefits 020 7332 3937

Middlesex Street Estate Office 020 7247 4839 Moorfields Eye Hospital 020 7253 3411 NHS Direct 111Parking 020 7332 1548 Registrar (births, deaths & marriages) 020 7527 6350 / 6351 Road closures 0800 389 5908 School admissions 020 7332 1002 Shoe Lane Library 020 7583 7178 Street cleaning 020 7606 3030 Toynbee Hall 020 7247 6943 Trading standards 020 7332 3406 Waste and recycling 020 7606 3110