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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 6 stories involving City of London Corporation, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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