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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of London Corporation approves two sustainable office towers in Square Mile
The City of London Corporation has granted permission for two new office developments in the Square Mile (London). The 45-storey scheme at 63 St Mary's Axe and the 32-storey project at 85 Gracechurch Street will provide more than 110,000m² of Grade A office space, focusing on sustainability. The developments are stated to be integral to enhancing the Square Mile as a global destination, aligning with the corporation's 'Destination City' growth strategy. The move aims to enhance the area's cultural heritage and hospitality offerings. Both towers have been designed to respect the city's skyline, including views of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral. The 45-storey mixed-use office development at 63 St Mary's Axe will contribute 85,000m² of the city's required floor space to meet future economic and employment growth, accounting for 4.2% of the total need. It is expected to generate more than 4,500 jobs. The scheme also promises new public spaces, including the Camomile Park, and will showcase a section of the historic London Wall. At 85 Gracechurch Street, the amended proposal builds upon an earlier approved plan, offering 34,000m² of office space and accommodating 2,200 jobs. The redesign incorporates the discovery of a first-century Roman forum-basilica, which will be part of a new public exhibition. The project also includes plans to revitalise Leadenhall Market with shops and event areas and reopen a pedestrian route, with access to a public terrace on the fifth floor. City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee chair Tom Sleigh said: 'Every new building must earn its place in the Square Mile, and these are two standout schemes that do just that. Both 85 Gracechurch Street and 63 St Mary's Axe capture the dynamic of our city: ambitious, inclusive, and rooted in our extraordinary heritage. 'At 85 Gracechurch, we're bringing people closer than ever to Roman London, whilst 63 St Mary's Axe, with its elevated walkways and cultural experience, will offer a new way to move through and enjoy the city. Together, these buildings deliver over 100,000m² of top-grade office space and thousands of new jobs, cementing the city's status as the engine room of the UK economy. Their addition to the future skyline will preserve our capital's status as a leading global city.' Earlier this year, the Planning Applications Sub-Committee of the City of London Corporation also approved a 33-storey sustainable office building at 70 Gracechurch Street. "City of London Corporation approves two sustainable office towers in Square Mile" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Leader Live
02-07-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Charles and Camilla attend service to dedicate memorial stone to the late Queen
The stone is located in the floor of St Giles' Cathedral, where in the course of a single day in 2022 more than 33,000 people queued to pay their respects to the late Queen. The royal couple arrived at the building to cheers from a large crowd that had turned out to greet them despite the wet weather on Wednesday afternoon. There they met senior figures from the cathedral before making their way up the aisle to the site near the cathedral's Holy Table, where the coffin of the late Queen lay on September 12 and 13 2022. Reverend Dr Scott Rennie, minister of St Giles', held a short dedication service at the stone, during which he explained it had been commissioned 'to mark the place where her late majesty lay at rest'. He added: 'Our sincere desire is also that this memorial stone will offer the many thousands of visitors from across the world, who come to this ancient place of faith, a renewed encouragement to live a life of commitment and service to other people and to the common good, as her late majesty did.' After the service, the minister led a short prayer, following which Charles and Camilla stood side by side with heads bowed, in silence. The square stone is formed of simple black slate and engraved with the Scottish crown and ER cypher, together with the dates when the coffin lay at rest on the cathedral's Holy Table. It was carved by Vincent and Roxanne Kindersley, of the Cardozo Kindersley workshop in Cambridge, which has undertaken commissions at a number of public buildings, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and the National Gallery. After the service, Charles and Camilla spoke to the sculptors, praising them for the their work, with Charles adding that a piece they had done for the National Gallery was 'absolutely brilliant'. The pair also spoke with some members of the Royal Company of Archers – which functions as the monarch's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland – who had mounted guard at the cathedral while the late Queen lay at rest. Speaking after the service, Reverend Dr Rennie said: 'It has been a great honour and privilege to welcome their majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla back to St Giles' for such a special event as we commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth, who visited the cathedral many times, with the dedication of the memorial stone. 'His majesty also has strong links to St Giles', including taking part in the service of thanksgiving and dedication here following his coronation in 2023. 'It is fitting that St Giles', which has been at the heart of Scottish civic and religious life for more than 900 years, was able to host the 33,000 people who came to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth.'
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Charles and Camilla attend service to dedicate memorial stone to the late Queen
The stone is located in the floor of St Giles' Cathedral, where in the course of a single day in 2022 more than 33,000 people queued to pay their respects to the late Queen. The royal couple arrived at the building to cheers from a large crowd that had turned out to greet them despite the wet weather on Wednesday afternoon. There they met senior figures from the cathedral before making their way up the aisle to the site near the cathedral's Holy Table, where the coffin of the late Queen lay on September 12 and 13 2022. Reverend Dr Scott Rennie, minister of St Giles', held a short dedication service at the stone, during which he explained it had been commissioned 'to mark the place where her late majesty lay at rest'. He added: 'Our sincere desire is also that this memorial stone will offer the many thousands of visitors from across the world, who come to this ancient place of faith, a renewed encouragement to live a life of commitment and service to other people and to the common good, as her late majesty did.' After the service, the minister led a short prayer, following which Charles and Camilla stood side by side with heads bowed, in silence. The square stone is formed of simple black slate and engraved with the Scottish crown and ER cypher, together with the dates when the coffin lay at rest on the cathedral's Holy Table. It was carved by Vincent and Roxanne Kindersley, of the Cardozo Kindersley workshop in Cambridge, which has undertaken commissions at a number of public buildings, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and the National Gallery. The King and Queen spoke to members of the Royal Company of Archers who had stood guard while the late Queen lay at rest in the cathedral in 2022 (Aaron Chown/PA) After the service, Charles and Camilla spoke to the sculptors, praising them for the their work, with Charles adding that a piece they had done for the National Gallery was 'absolutely brilliant'. The pair also spoke with some members of the Royal Company of Archers – which functions as the monarch's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland – who had mounted guard at the cathedral while the late Queen lay at rest. Speaking after the service, Reverend Dr Rennie said: 'It has been a great honour and privilege to welcome their majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla back to St Giles' for such a special event as we commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth, who visited the cathedral many times, with the dedication of the memorial stone. 'His majesty also has strong links to St Giles', including taking part in the service of thanksgiving and dedication here following his coronation in 2023. 'It is fitting that St Giles', which has been at the heart of Scottish civic and religious life for more than 900 years, was able to host the 33,000 people who came to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth.'
South Wales Guardian
02-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Charles and Camilla attend service to dedicate memorial stone to the late Queen
The stone is located in the floor of St Giles' Cathedral, where in the course of a single day in 2022 more than 33,000 people queued to pay their respects to the late Queen. The royal couple arrived at the building to cheers from a large crowd that had turned out to greet them despite the wet weather on Wednesday afternoon. There they met senior figures from the cathedral before making their way up the aisle to the site near the cathedral's Holy Table, where the coffin of the late Queen lay on September 12 and 13 2022. Reverend Dr Scott Rennie, minister of St Giles', held a short dedication service at the stone, during which he explained it had been commissioned 'to mark the place where her late majesty lay at rest'. He added: 'Our sincere desire is also that this memorial stone will offer the many thousands of visitors from across the world, who come to this ancient place of faith, a renewed encouragement to live a life of commitment and service to other people and to the common good, as her late majesty did.' After the service, the minister led a short prayer, following which Charles and Camilla stood side by side with heads bowed, in silence. The square stone is formed of simple black slate and engraved with the Scottish crown and ER cypher, together with the dates when the coffin lay at rest on the cathedral's Holy Table. It was carved by Vincent and Roxanne Kindersley, of the Cardozo Kindersley workshop in Cambridge, which has undertaken commissions at a number of public buildings, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and the National Gallery. After the service, Charles and Camilla spoke to the sculptors, praising them for the their work, with Charles adding that a piece they had done for the National Gallery was 'absolutely brilliant'. The pair also spoke with some members of the Royal Company of Archers – which functions as the monarch's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland – who had mounted guard at the cathedral while the late Queen lay at rest. Speaking after the service, Reverend Dr Rennie said: 'It has been a great honour and privilege to welcome their majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla back to St Giles' for such a special event as we commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth, who visited the cathedral many times, with the dedication of the memorial stone. 'His majesty also has strong links to St Giles', including taking part in the service of thanksgiving and dedication here following his coronation in 2023. 'It is fitting that St Giles', which has been at the heart of Scottish civic and religious life for more than 900 years, was able to host the 33,000 people who came to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth.'
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Charles and Camilla attend service to dedicate memorial stone to the late Queen
The stone is located in the floor of St Giles' Cathedral, where in the course of a single day in 2022 more than 33,000 people queued to pay their respects to the late Queen. The royal couple arrived at the building to cheers from a large crowd that had turned out to greet them despite the wet weather on Wednesday afternoon. There they met senior figures from the cathedral before making their way up the aisle to the site near the cathedral's Holy Table, where the coffin of the late Queen lay on September 12 and 13 2022. Reverend Dr Scott Rennie, minister of St Giles', held a short dedication service at the stone, during which he explained it had been commissioned 'to mark the place where her late majesty lay at rest'. He added: 'Our sincere desire is also that this memorial stone will offer the many thousands of visitors from across the world, who come to this ancient place of faith, a renewed encouragement to live a life of commitment and service to other people and to the common good, as her late majesty did.' After the service, the minister led a short prayer, following which Charles and Camilla stood side by side with heads bowed, in silence. The square stone is formed of simple black slate and engraved with the Scottish crown and ER cypher, together with the dates when the coffin lay at rest on the cathedral's Holy Table. It was carved by Vincent and Roxanne Kindersley, of the Cardozo Kindersley workshop in Cambridge, which has undertaken commissions at a number of public buildings, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and the National Gallery. After the service, Charles and Camilla spoke to the sculptors, praising them for the their work, with Charles adding that a piece they had done for the National Gallery was 'absolutely brilliant'. The pair also spoke with some members of the Royal Company of Archers – which functions as the monarch's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland – who had mounted guard at the cathedral while the late Queen lay at rest. Speaking after the service, Reverend Dr Rennie said: 'It has been a great honour and privilege to welcome their majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla back to St Giles' for such a special event as we commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth, who visited the cathedral many times, with the dedication of the memorial stone. 'His majesty also has strong links to St Giles', including taking part in the service of thanksgiving and dedication here following his coronation in 2023. 'It is fitting that St Giles', which has been at the heart of Scottish civic and religious life for more than 900 years, was able to host the 33,000 people who came to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth.'
