A Safer Coleman Street

Being at the very heart of the Square Mile, our area is the focus of much City life with major firms, transport infrastructure, retail outlets, pubs and eateries based along Moorgate and London Wall. As a consequence, City workers and visitors criss-cross through our streets and alleyways all through the day and into the evening. It's the City Corporation's duty to protect all who come into the area:

·        We need more police walking the beat, particularly after nightfall;

·        We need better lighting, especially in small lanes and alleyways; and

·        We must make sure building works are safer and don't impinge on pedestrians as they move around the streets.

A Cleaner, Greener Coleman Street

Despite receiving 'Beacon Council' status for its climate change strategy, the Corporation has a lamentably poor record at supporting businesses and residents to recycle waste and improve energy efficiency. Its newly introduced commercial recycling service attracts high charges and was introduced with little consultation, just like the charges for ordinary waste four years ago.

·        We need better lower cost commercial waste and recycling facilities, easily accessible for all businesses

·        We need proper on-street waste and recycling bins, adequate to support the large numbers of people who work in and visit our area

·        We must reduce carbon emissions by better planning of road works to keep traffic moving though the City

A Connected Coleman Street

Ease of access into the Square Mile and handy amenities are absolutely essential to keep the City flowing and ensure it remains the world's leading financial and professional services centre.

·        We need better public transport links into the City, including monitoring the vital Crossrail project to ensure it is delivered on time and on budget.

·        We must replace the expensive and unreliable 'Cloud' service with a free and comprehensive wifi network throughout the Square Mile

·        We need to make sure that the Moorgate Post Office and other vital amenities stay in the central City area

An Open Coleman Street

In a free Society, barriers to participation must be removed to ensure fair access to public services and involvement in civic and business life.

·        We must ensure our elected officials are more reflective of the society they serve - in the City that means making the Corporation younger and more diverse

·        We must ensure greater accountability with more regular contact from councillors through newsletter, surgeries and briefings on key issues affecting businesses in the area

·        We should review the availability of childcare for those that work in the City and seek to ensure that firms continue to have access to a skilled and effective workforce