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Advice
and benefits
- Business
The City of London is at the heart of the world’s financial
markets. It is a unique concentration of international expertise
and capital, with a supportive legal and regulatory system, an
advanced communications and information technology infrastructure
and an unrivalled concentration of professional services.
The Square Mile’s governing authority, the City of London
Corporation, is committed to serving the needs of international
business and maintaining the environment in which organisations and
companies from all over the world can play their part in financing
global trade and development.
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Community
and living
The City of London provides a range of services for communities
in the Square Mile. On these pages you will find information about
life events, advice on crime and security and details of equal
opportunities schemes.
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Council
and democracy
Whilst providing local government services for the 'Square
Mile', the City of London also works to maintain and enhance the
status of the
business City as
the world's leading international financial and business centre. It
also provides the famous
Barbican Centre, owns and manages open spaces such as Hampstead
Heath and is Port Authority for most of the tidal Thames. On these
pages, discover how the City of London works and who are the
leading figures in the organisation.
The City of London is committed to ensuring the views and
contributions of its communities and service users – be it
residents, workers, businesses, visitors the voluntary and
community sector or others – are put at the heart of all its
activities, helping to inform decision making and improve services.
Give us your views on what the City of London is doing.
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Education
and learning
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Environment
and planning
The City of London seeks to foster the continued development of
the Square Mile as a leading international financial and business
centre, whilst at the same time improving living, working and
travelling conditions and protecting its historic buildings. It
works to ensure that its residents and businesses enjoy an
environment which is safe and, as far as possible, free from risks
to health and welfare. The City of London also owns and manages
over 10,000 acres of open spaces in and around London for the
recreation and enjoyment of the public and as breathing spaces from
built-up developments.
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Health
and social care
These pages contain details of care and support offered to young
people, families, the disabled and the elderly. Also find detail of
doctors, dentists, chemists and hospitals serving the Square
Mile.
- Housing
- Jobs and
careers
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Leisure
and culture
The Square Mile is not just about business and finance. Within
it are galleries, theatres, museums and concert halls to cater for
all tastes. There is a wide range of sporting activity, a public
leisure centre and the world-famous Barbican Arts Centre. As well
as being one of the most significant arts sponsors in the UK, the
City of London owns and cares for a number of historic buildings
and monuments.
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Transport
and streets
The Square Mile is not just about business and finance. Within
it are galleries, theatres, museums and concert halls to cater for
all tastes. There is a wide range of sporting activity, a public
leisure centre and the world-famous Barbican Arts Centre. As well
as being one of the most significant arts sponsors in the UK, the
City of London owns and cares for a number of historic buildings
and monuments.