Services

Advice and benefits: Find information and services to help with everyday issues affecting workers and residents in the Square Mile. On these pages you can get consumer advice, learn who to contact in an emergency, see if you are eligible for benefits and find out how to pay your council tax.

The City of London is at the heart of the world’s financial markets. It is a unique concentration of international expertise and capital, with a supportive legal and regulatory system, an advanced communications and information technology infrastructure and an unrivalled concentration of professional services.

The Square Mile’s governing authority, the City of London Corporation, is committed to serving the needs of international business and maintaining the environment in which organisations and companies from all over the world can play their part in financing global trade and development.

Community and living: The City of London provides a range of services for communities in the Square Mile. On these pages you will find information about life events, advice on crime and security and details of equal opportunities schemes.

Council and democracy

Whilst providing local government services for the 'Square Mile', the City of London also works to maintain and enhance the status of the business City as the world's leading international financial and business centre. It also provides the famous Barbican Arts Centre, owns and manages open spaces such as Hampstead Heath and is Port Authority for most of the tidal Thames. On these pages, discover how the City of London works and who are the leading figures in the organisation.

The City of London is committed to ensuring the views and contributions of its communities and service users – be it residents, workers, businesses, visitors the voluntary and community sector or others – are put at the heart of all its activities, helping to inform decision making and improve services. Give us your views on what the City of London is doing.

Education and learning: The Education Service promotes learning, development and employability according to the strategic priorities of the Education Committee. Distinct from its Local Education Authority role, the City of London runs three independent schools - City of London School, City of London School for Girls and City of London Freemen's School, all of which regularly deliver excellent results. It has contributed funds to the City Academy and runs the internationally-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Environment and planning: The City of London seeks to foster the continued development of the Square Mile as a leading international financial and business centre, whilst at the same time improving living, working and travelling conditions and protecting its historic buildings. It works to ensure that its residents and businesses enjoy an environment which is safe and, as far as possible, free from risks to health and welfare. The City of London also owns and manages over 10,000 acres of open spaces in and around London for the recreation and enjoyment of the public and as breathing spaces from built-up developments.

Health and social care: These pages contain details of care and support offered to young people, families, the disabled and the elderly. Also find detail of doctors, dentists, chemists and hospitals serving the Square Mile.

Housing

Jobs and careers: The City of London employs approximately 3,500 people in a wide variety of jobs. They are based not only within the Square Mile, but at many other locations such as Epping Forest in Essex, Ashtead in Surrey, Heathrow Airport and Sheerness on the Thames estuary.

Leisure and culture: The Square Mile is not just about business and finance. Within it are galleries, theatres, museums and concert halls to cater for all tastes. There is a wide range of sporting activity, a public leisure centre and the world-famous Barbican Arts Centre. As well as being one of the most significant arts sponsors in the UK, the City of London owns and cares for a number of historic buildings and monuments.

Transport and streets: The Square Mile is not just about business and finance. Within it are galleries, theatres, museums and concert halls to cater for all tastes. There is a wide range of sporting activity, a public leisure centre and the world-famous Barbican Arts Centre. As well as being one of the most significant arts sponsors in the UK, the City of London owns and cares for a number of historic buildings and monuments.