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City of London Corporation
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving City of London Corporation, from July 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Local News · Golders Green
Hampstead Heath cafe tenants can challenge lease decision
Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have been granted permission by the High Court to challenge a decision that awarded their leases to Daisy Green. Hoxton Beach, the current tenants, argue the retendering process was unfair. The City of London Corporation maintains its process was lawful.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Local News · Golders GreenGolders Hill Park and Hill Garden win Gold at London in Bloom 2026
Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola in Golders Green have each earned a Gold award at the London in Bloom ceremony. Both sites are overseen by the City of London Corporation, and the Grade II* listed walkway now sits on Historic England’s at‑risk register.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 38 · Craft 62 · Hype 30
Local News · Golders GreenRare sheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation
Rare-breed sheep have returned to Hampstead Heath as part of a conservation project. The animals help manage vegetation on anthill meadows, supporting biodiversity and providing an eco-friendly alternative to machinery. The City of London Corporation invests millions annually to maintain the Heath, which faced challenges from dry weather and antisocial behaviour this summer.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Local News · Golders GreenSheep return to Golders Green meadow for conservation grazing
Five sheep have been introduced to Anthill Meadow, near Golders Green, as part of a conservation grazing project. The flock, loaned from Mudchute City Farm, will be monitored by ecologists and are intended to boost local biodiversity without the use of machinery.
Golders Green4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
WorldWoman trapped in lift with broken alarm on Middlesex Street Estate
On a City of London Corporation housing estate, a woman was stuck in a lift whose emergency alarm showed an error message. After neighbours helped her out, the authority put up notices telling residents to carry a mobile phone when using the lifts.
2 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 55
WorldHampstead Heath Land Linked to Slave Trade Funds
Research commissioned by the City of London Corporation has revealed that part of Hampstead Heath, specifically Parliament Hill Fields, was purchased in the 19th century with funds indirectly linked to the slave trade. The findings are part of a wider report on the Corporation's historical ties to the trade, due for publication in September.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65