New Agreement Signed for Cycle Response Unit Partner 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 Partner 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 Partner 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 [...]
Eastern City Community Fund 2025: Supporting Local Change April 23, 2025 The Eastern City Community Fund, in partnership with ActionFunder, is proud to announce the latest round of funding awarded to nine outstanding community projects across East London. Now in its third round, the fund continues to back grassroots initiatives that bring people together, support those in need, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. [...]
Properties For “Meanwhile Activation” April 16, 2025 The Eastern City Business Improvement District is calling on property owners to join a transformative partnership to unlock the potential of vacant spaces, converting underused spaces into thriving centres of activity which enhance the area and benefits everyone working, living and visiting this amazing City. Supported by the City of London Corporation, the Eastern City [...]
The Observatory Presents – A New Immersive Art and Wellness Space in the Eastern City January 7, 2025
Eastern City cycle Medics keeping people safe and secure at Christmas December 11, 2024 Following the success of last year’s initiative, the Eastern City Business Improvement District (BID),along with the City River Partnership, has sponsored and paid for two cycle response medics whowill be deployed in the area to assist any member of the public in difficulty or distress. Over the 2023 festive period the medics treated 116 people [...]
Let the Festivities begin with the Eastern City Festival of light December 11, 2024 An incredible light and sound interactive see-saw installation has been unveiled this week by theEastern City BID – a first for the City of London. Partnering again with FESTIVAL.ORG, which brought the iconic Arcs in 2023 and Bubbles in 2024, the Eastern City was delighted to sponsor IMPULSE – six see-saws installed in St Helen’s [...]
