TV STAR DERMOT O’LEARY SWITCHES ON LIGHTS FOR THE CITY’S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE Partner Daytime television Legend Dermot O’Leary lit up the Eastern City – literally – by switching on its tallest Christmas tree yesterday. The massive 67 foot tree, situated outside Pan Pacific Hotel London, is the latest edition to the iconic City skyline and is part of the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s Let it Snow of [...]
Eastern City parties the night away with DJ legend Trevor Nelson! Partner There were good vibes only this week when the Eastern City came alive to the beats ofRadio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson at its exclusive Summer Social party. Almost 80 people, including levy payers, workers, key stakeholders and contractors,attended the Eastern City Business Improvement District’s drinks party in the Market Kitcheninside Horizon 22. This co-incided with [...]
Over 3000 phones marked thanks to the City Business Improvement Districts Partner Free phone marking sessions run by the five City of London Business Improvement Districts, in partnership with the City of London Police, has resulted in more than 3000 phones marked to help combat the increase in mobile phone theft. Various pop-up events took place across the city from June until August, where people had discreet [...]
Eastern City Presents: City Views Installation September 8, 2025 Four innovative and creative wayfinding totems have been installed in front of the main viewing galleries as part of a collaborative project with the London Festival of Architecture, the Eastern City Business Improvement District and the City of London corporation. This collection of architectural street furniture will connect the viewing galleries across the Eastern City [...]
Jamie Laing opens up about his mental health Journey as part of Leadenhall Live July 16, 2025 Reality TV star, entrepreneur, influencer and podcaster Jamie Laing opened up about his mental health journey as part of the Leadenhall Live events happening in the heart of the City. The Eastern City BID has partnered with some incredible organisations including The Leadenhall Building, CC Land and Savills to put on a celebration of culture, [...]
Everything In The Garden Is Rosy! July 10, 2025 Eastern City Business Improvement District Partners With City Of London Corporation To Launch Jubilee Gardens A green gem in the heart of the City was this week unveiled at the official opening of the newly reimagined Jubilee Gardens. The Eastern City BID partnered with the City of London Corporation to transform this once uninviting and [...]
The Eastern City BID Announces £100,000 Funding and Two-Year Partnership with Providence Row June 26, 2025 The Eastern City Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce a two-year partnership with local homelessness charity Providence Row, accompanied by a £100,000 funding commitment. As part of this partnership, Providence Row has been named Eastern City BID’s Charity of the Year, marking a significant step in the BID’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable [...]
New Agreement Signed for Cycle Response Unit June 11, 2025 The City of London Police (COLP) and the St John Ambulance London Cycle Response Unit (SJA CRU) have strengthened their long-standing collaboration with a new partnership agreement, funded by the Eastern City Business Improvement District (Eastern City BID). This strategic alliance aims to enhance public safety and provide a visible, reassuring presence across the City [...]
Phone Marking Sessions Helping Combat Mobile Theft June 4, 2025 Five City Business Improvement Districts and City Business Partnership have partnered with the City of London Police to run free phone marking events to help combat the increase in mobile phone theft. To make stolen phones traceable and strengthen the criminal case against thieves when arrested, these discreet and unique stickers help police to quickly [...]
VE Day 80th Anniversary at Leadenhall Market April 30, 2025 Join us in celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Leadenhall Market on Thursday 8th May 2025, from 3:00pm–6:00pm, with a vibrant 1940s-inspired street party set against the stunning backdrop of one of the City’s most historic landmarks. Step back in time and soak up the vintage atmosphere with live music and performances that’ll have you [...]
