Five City of London Corporation-owned cafe leases are being retendered amid local opposition and a petition supporting current operators; decision expected in December.
Dagenham is worried': London borough in limbo after Smithfield and Billingsgate move axed
Cancellation of the Dagenham Dock wholesale market redevelopment threatens jobs and local regeneration after City of London Corporation cited rising costs despite large prior spending.
Smithfield and Billingsgate market redevelopment plans begin but traders' future in doubt
The City of London Corporation has faced backlash over the decision to close the ancient Smithfield and Billingsgate food markets, impacting centuries of trading.