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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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City of London Corporation
London Crime News has published 18 stories involving City of London Corporation, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · City of London
City of London Corporation to defend cafe contract decision in High Court
The City of London Corporation must defend its decision to award cafe contracts on Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. A High Court judge found Hoxton Beach has an arguable case that the bidding process was flawed. The judicial review is expected by December 17.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 48 - Courts · City of London
Hoxton Beach wins High Court challenge over café contracts
Hoxton Beach has been granted permission to take its legal challenge against the City of London Corporation to the High Court. The company is contesting the awarding of contracts for three of its North London cafés to other tenants.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
LatestCafe tenants win right to challenge Hampstead Heath lease decision
Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have won the right to challenge a lease decision made by the City of London Corporation. Hoxton Beach, operated by Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, is bringing the case to the High Court.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Community Safety · City of LondonCity of London Corporation to comply with Israeli settlement sanctions
The City of London Corporation has stated it will adhere to any sanctions imposed on Israeli West Bank settlements. The authority also confirmed a £75,000 donation to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, drawing comparisons to its support for Ukraine.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of LondonMigration Museum space reduced in City of London scheme
London's Migration Museum will occupy less space than initially planned in its new permanent home at 65 Crutched Friars. The City of London Corporation approved changes to a student housing development that reduce the museum's allocated area, a move developers say is necessary for the project's viability.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 40
Community Safety · GreenwichMarmoset rescued from Greenwich property after welfare concerns
A common marmoset monkey has been rescued from a property in Greenwich after being found living in a bird cage without an appropriate diet. The owner did not possess a licence to keep the primate.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonAlderman Timothy Hailes withdraws Lord Mayor bid over criminal probe
Alderman Timothy Hailes has withdrawn his candidacy for Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2026/27. He cited awareness of criminal proceedings against someone connected to a previous employer as the reason, stating he is not personally under investigation. Alderman Bronek Masojada is now being supported for the role.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Community Safety · City of London
City Plan 2040 cleared to proceed after Tower of London heritage concerns addressed
The City Plan 2040, which outlines future development including new skyscrapers, can now proceed after the Government confirmed it is satisfied with heritage protections for the Tower of London. Independent Planning Inspectors concluded the plan adequately safeguards the historic site.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonCity of London faces £633.8m bill for new court complex
The City of London Corporation is set to bear the full £633.8 million cost of the Salisbury Square development, which will house new courts and the City of London Police headquarters. The Government will pay only a peppercorn rent for the court facilities.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonCity of London Corporation Approves Process to Remove Honours
The City of London Corporation has established a new process to revoke the Freedom of the City of London honour. This follows a legal review and will be considered for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in December.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of LondonCity of London childcare subsidy extended
Childcare provision at The Aldgate School, the City of London's only state school, has been saved following a two-year campaign by parents. City of London Corporation members agreed to continue subsidising the service, which supports children aged three months to three years.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Community Safety · City of LondonLadies' Pond changes spark fears of exclusive spa
Concerns have been raised by the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association that new measures at Hampstead Heath’s Ladies’ Pond could turn it into an exclusive health spa. The group fears the changes, including cashless payments and no instalment options for season tickets, are discriminatory.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of LondonHampstead Heath ponds face inclusivity claims
The Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association has raised concerns with the City of London Corporation about measures at Hampstead Heath’s bathing ponds. They claim these policies risk making the ponds an 'exclusive health spa for affluent people' and are putting inclusivity at risk.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of LondonEpping Forest fungi pickers warned by City Corporation
The City of London Corporation is urging visitors and social media influencers not to pick fungi in Epping Forest. Harvesting mushrooms is banned under forest bylaws, with potential fines for those who breach the rules.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonCity of London Corporation disputes café staff communication ban claims
Hoxton Beach, operator of two park cafés, has accused City of London Corporation staff of being told not to interact with their employees. The company is awaiting a High Court ruling on new café contracts and claims a break-in at one café went unaddressed.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · City of LondonFloating bus stops risk to visually impaired, campaigners say
Campaigners are demanding the removal of 'floating bus stops' in London, citing significant risks to visually impaired and disabled people. A video highlighting cyclist and pedestrian conflicts has gained widespread attention, while a recent City of London Corporation decision to approve a cycleway has drawn criticism.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 55- Community Safety · Camden
Parliament Hill Lido closes twice after bottle attack and brawls
Parliament Hill Fields Lido in Hampstead Heath shut for two evenings in May after a man was struck with a bottle during a poolside fight. Two arrests were made, but no charges followed. New security rules now bar under-16s without a parent and include random bag searches.
Camden4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 79 · Hype 55