Culture Mile BID

Our CEO Austin Casey looks back on 2024 for the Culture Mile BID.

As the festive break approaches, I’d like to celebrate the fantastic efforts of our BID teams and partners! London has truly been lit up this year, from dazzling Christmas lights and trees to festive workshops, craft markets, and meaningful support for our charity partners. On behalf of everyone from our teams, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to collaborating in the New Year! Primera Aldgate Connect BID Eastern City BID Cheapside Business Alliance Fleet Street Quarter Culture Mile BID Central District Alliance Harley Street Business Improvement District Hatton Garden Business Improvement District

📢There's a great opportunity coming up at Primera, with the chance to work across a number of City BIDs including our very own Culture Mile BID. Full details in the post below ⬇️

In this busy festive season remember to make time for your wellbeing. "Drumming in a group has been shown to lower depression, build resilience and increase well being – having a positive effect on mental health". * Royal College of Music, 2016, Fancourt et al. Come along to one of our Drumming Workshops hosted in partnership with Drum Works CIC. 🥁 📅 Next: Tuesday 26 November (Also Tuesday 03 Dec, 14, 21 and 28 Jan 2025) 🕚 12:00 - 12:40 📍 Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DQ 🙌 Running throughout late November and early December, these FREE workshops are open to everyone, regardless of experience level. Find out more and sign up now. 👇 🔗 https://ow.ly/m1vP50UcEK9 Read the full article from the Royal College of Music here. 👇 🔗 https://ow.ly/Fl8g50UcKc6 #CultureMileBID #CMBID2024 #Winter2024 #DrumWorks

📢The City of London Corporation's reporting form for dockless e-bike parking complaints is now live. Find out more in their post below ⬇️

Yesterday, we unveiled our Public Realm Vision and Strategy document outlining our aim to make culture in the City of London more connected. ⚪ With major new development projects in the pipeline in the Culture Mile BID area, such as the new London Museum site at West Smithfield, the transformation of St. Paul’s gyratory and the new Resident Hotel arriving in 2027, we have identified areas of surrounding public realm for potential redevelopment, to establish a connected neighbourhood. Formed after extensive consultation, this blueprint for the area proposes key improvements to the public realm, introducing new green spaces, expanded pedestrianised zones, more seating and more versatile cultural spaces. 🤝 These plans have been developed over the last 12 months with urban designers AR Urbanism and Steer ensuring alignment with the City of London Corporation's City Plan 2040 and plans for Destination City. Austin Casey CEO of the Culture Mile, said, “As part of the City, the Culture Mile has been constantly evolving for the last 2,000 years. With the upcoming London Museum as well as other projects in the pipeline, now is a pivotal moment for us as a BID to see how we can contribute to the success of the area’s development. Our new strategy aims to improve pedestrianisation, safety and sustainability so we can welcome visitors to discover the hidden corners of the Culture Mile.” 🔗 Read more about the plans here: https://ow.ly/Exz650U6T5w 📱 #PublicRealm #PublicRealmStrategy #Regeneration #TheCultureMile #CityOfLondon

Christ's Hospital School marched through the Culture Mile last Friday and finished their walk in Guildhall Yard in the Culture Mile. 🙌 🥁 Christ's Hospital Band held their annual St Matthew’s Day celebration at St Paul's Cathedral for only the eighth time in the school’s long history. 🔎 The last time was in 2012, in honour of the school’s 460th anniversary. #CultureMileBID #CMBID24

The annual Clean City Awards applications are now OPEN. 🙌 Now in it’s 31st year, the CCAS celebrates City of London businesses that are making advances in their sustainability journey. 🌳 There are 5 categories to choose from: • Communications and Engagement • Plastic Free City • Air Quality & Climate Action • Circular Economy • Chairman’s Cup – which this year focuses on sustainable procurement 🗺️ To enter these awards, businesses must be located within the Square Mile, and first be a member of the CCAS. 🔗 To apply or find out more head to https://ow.ly/yaxQ50TwjmO or email the CCAS team at [email protected] for more information. #business #network #CleanCityAwards #CityOfLondon #event Clean City Awards Scheme

Calling all budding builders, architects and engineers (young and old)! Come and enjoy a family day out at the construction site. 🎊 The new London Museum construction site will open to the public this Saturday 11am-4pm for FREE. 👉 Put on your hard hat to do some building, try out a simulator, or take part in Play Cycles free loose parts play, arts and crafts activities, music making and storytelling sessions. 🙌 This will be a rare opportunity to find out more about the restoration of the buildings and the journey to create a new museum for London, to meet some of the architects and project team and to have a sneak peek inside the construction site. 🗺️ West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9LH (closest stations Barbican, City Thameslink and Farringdon). 🔗 https://ow.ly/84J050TqWGU 📱 #CultureMileBID #CMBID24 #LondonMuseum

The Great Disputation returns! 🙌 🔎 Between 1133 and 1855 the Bartholomew Fair was opened with a special event: a disputation. Originally a theological discussion it changed into more of a public debate and, at one point saw Thomas More take part. This tradition has been restored and, for the second year, St Bartholomew the Great will be hosting a formal debate in Parliamentary style. 🎤 The speakers will be Chine McDonald, The Rev Steve Chalke, Bishop David Walker, Winston Marshall, Anne Widdecombe, and Danny Kruger MP. 📢 The motion is: This House believes Christianity is intrinsically Socialist. 🕕 The doors open at 6 pm, and drinks will be available to purchase from 6 to 7pm. The Disputation will commence promptly at 7 pm. All proceeds for this event will go into restoring the fabric of the church. 🔗 https://ow.ly/BSwp50Tl2Tc 📱 #CultureMileBID24 #CMBID24 #GreatDisputation2024 #StBartsTheGreat