What’s on in London in May City Talk May in London is bursting with energy, and Central London Alliance’s go-to guide is here to help you make the most of it. From hands-on workshops and thrilling sporting events to activities the whole city can enjoy, this is your monthly roundup of the very best London has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned local [...]
Golden Table Tennis Takes Over London to Celebrate the Sport’s Centenary Homecoming City Talk Central London is set to shine this spring as ten striking gold table tennis tables appear across the capital as part of London Sports Festival, celebrating the centenary year of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals as its return to the capital 100 years later. Delivered in partnership between Central London Alliance and [...]
What’s on in London in March City Talk This March, let Central London Alliance bring you the finest experiences, festivals and sports across the city’s most vibrant spots from thrilling adventures and cultural highlights to unmissable pop-up installations that everyone is talking about. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or visiting for the first time, there’s never been a better time to explore everything [...]
London Sports Festival Returns to the Capital February 20, 2026 | City Talk Central London Alliance, the organisers of London Sports Festival are proud to announce the return of the capital’s most vibrant celebration of sport, activity and community, set to take place across London in 2026. Bringing together people of all ages and abilities, the festival will transform central London into a dynamic hub of participation, showcasing [...]
Central London Alliance Launches Podcast to Debate London’s Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth December 19, 2025 | City Talk London, [19 December] – Central London Alliance CIC, a leading community interest company dedicated to supporting the sustainable recovery of London’s business, hospitality, cultural, tourism, and retail sectors, today announces the launch of its new podcast series – London Talking: a platform for in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the capital’s growth prospects. [...]
A Record-Breaking Summer of Sport across the Capital December 3, 2025 | City Talk London, UK – 3.12.2025 – Central London Alliance’s London Sports Festival 2025 has concluded a landmark five-month run, successfully drawing more than 30,161 participants across the capital and reaffirming sport’s power to drive economic recovery, community engagement and footfall in central London. Delivered by Central London Alliance (CLA), with headline partner, Blue Orchid Hospitality, plus [...]
Tony Matharu, Chairman of Central London Alliance CIC Comments on the Rumoured Introduction of a London Tourist Tax November 25, 2025 | City Talk It is not the cheerful Christmas bells jingling and the tidings of comfort and joy London can look forward to having, but the inevitable rattle of shutters slamming shut for the last time from the closed hospitality businesses whose metaphorical backs have been broken by the burden of another unjustified, economically harmful tax on London’s [...]
Business Leaders Call for Bold Tax Reform and Pro-Growth Policies at Central London Forum November 12, 2025 | City Talk Hundreds of senior business leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered last month at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster for London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth, a major public forum hosted by Central London Alliance CIC. The event featured six high-level panel discussions exploring critical issues shaping the capital’s future, including London’s economy, property and infrastructure, [...]
London’s Innovators Call for Investment and Regulation to Sustain the Capital’s Heart November 11, 2025 | City Talk At the London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth event hosted by Central London Alliance CIC, leading voices from retail, culture, and entertainment came together to explore the city’s evolving creative and economic landscape. Chaired by Christian May, Editor-in-Chief of City A.M., the panel featured Charlotte Fletcher, founder of CLF Solutions , Gareth Hughes, Partner, [...]
Business Leaders and Experts Urge for Smarter Planning in London November 7, 2025 | City Talk London, 7 November 2025 – Business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts gathered last month at the Emmanuel Centre, Westminster “London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth,” organised by the Central London Alliance CIC. The event explored the challenges and opportunities shaping London’s economic future featuring six panel discussions delving into the key features of the [...]