City of London Corporation

Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, co-owners of Hoxton Beach

City of London Corporation

Corporation 'won't let its staff speak to cafe managers at heart of legal dispute'

Kenwood Ladies Pond was officially set up as a space for female swimmers 100 years ago but the inclusion of trans women in recent years has been a source of contention.

Kenwood Ladies Pond was officially set up as a space for female swimmers 100 years ago but the inclusion of trans women in recent years has been a source of contention.

City of London Corporation

Hampstead Heath women-only pond to remain trans-inclusive, bosses rule

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe which they have run since 2018.

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe which they have run since 2018.

City of London Corporation

Hampstead Heath cafe row - High Court legal challenge filed

Work has begun on a wildlife sanctuary at Hampstead Heath

Work has begun on a wildlife sanctuary at Hampstead Heath

City of London Corporation

Work begins on new wildlife sanctuary at Hampstead Heath

Maria Jakubiec and Alberto D'Auria at Parliament Hill Cafe.

Maria Jakubiec and Alberto D'Auria at Parliament Hill Cafe.

City of London Corporation

'No conflict of interest' in Hampstead Heath cafe tendering

Maria Jakubiec and Alberto D'Auria at Parliament Hill Cafe.

Maria Jakubiec and Alberto D'Auria at Parliament Hill Cafe.

City of London Corporation

Petition to save Hampstead Heath café operators receives thousands of signatures

Parliament Hill Lido Cafe is one of four in Hampstead and Queen's Park which have had their leases handed to cafe chain Daisy Green - meaning they must be out by the end of January.

Parliament Hill Lido Cafe is one of four in Hampstead and Queen's Park which have had their leases handed to cafe chain Daisy Green - meaning they must be out by the end of January.

City of London Corporation

New petition to save Hampstead Heath cafes reaches 5,400 signatures

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe

Patrick Matthews with his wife Emma Fernandez at the Parliament Hill Lido Cafe

City of London Corporation

Family-run Hampstead Heath café owner 'devastated' over ownership change decision

Kenwood Ladies Pond at Hampstead Heath. Rules allowing trans people to use the single-sex facilities “treat individual women less favourably than men”, the High Court has been told

Kenwood Ladies Pond at Hampstead Heath. Rules allowing trans people to use the single-sex facilities “treat individual women less favourably than men”, the High Court has been told

City of London Corporation

'Trans rules at Hampstead swimming ponds are sex discrimination', court told

Guildhall in the City of London. The City of London Corporation has been accused of fostering a “culture of non-transparency” due to the extent to which sections of its meetings are held in private

Guildhall in the City of London. The City of London Corporation has been accused of fostering a “culture of non-transparency” due to the extent to which sections of its meetings are held in private

City of London Corporation

Hampstead Heath body slammed over lack of transparency as cafe owners wait

Guildhall in the City of London. The City of London Corporation has been accused of fostering a “culture of non-transparency” due to the extent to which sections of its meetings are held in private

Guildhall in the City of London. The City of London Corporation has been accused of fostering a “culture of non-transparency” due to the extent to which sections of its meetings are held in private

City of London Corporation

Hampstead Heath body slammed over lack of transparency as cafe owners wait

The leases of five cafes in Highgate Wood, Queen's Park and Hampstead Heath will be awarded to preferred bidders on December 8 despite a Save Our Cafes campaign backed by local MP Tulip Siddiq.

The leases of five cafes in Highgate Wood, Queen's Park and Hampstead Heath will be awarded to preferred bidders on December 8 despite a Save Our Cafes campaign backed by local MP Tulip Siddiq.

City of London Corporation

Hampstead Heath cafe supporters vow to 'fight on' as final decision looms

Hampstead MP Tulip Siddiq visited the Parliament Hill cafe on Hampstead Heath, one of five under threat from a scheme to tender out their leases.

Hampstead MP Tulip Siddiq visited the Parliament Hill cafe on Hampstead Heath, one of five under threat from a scheme to tender out their leases.

City of London Corporation

Campaigners fear it's crunch time as MP signs petition to save Hampstead Heath cafes

Three cafés in Hampstead Heath could be taken over by new operators

Three cafés in Hampstead Heath could be taken over by new operators

Hampstead Heath

Campaigners warn Hampstead Heath cafés could be taken over by chains

Stag beetles are joining comma butterflies, grass snakes and migrant hawkers in being monitored (Image: M Dawes, L He and D Porrit)

Stag beetles are joining comma butterflies, grass snakes and migrant hawkers in being monitored (Image: M Dawes, L He and D Porrit)

City of London Corporation

The iconic insect that's been added to Hampstead Heath's wildlife monitoring list

The hot weather has brought out this wisteria on Hampstead Heath - but also carries a risk of wildfires (Image: City of London Corporation)

The hot weather has brought out this wisteria on Hampstead Heath - but also carries a risk of wildfires (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

Dry weather brings risk of wildfires to Hampstead Heath

The rangers house near Highgate Road in Parliament Hill Fields on Hampstead Heath is boarded up for renovation

The rangers house near Highgate Road in Parliament Hill Fields on Hampstead Heath is boarded up for renovation

City of London Corporation

Legal notice on window as Hampstead Heath rangers house boarded up

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

'Hampstead Heath is a jewel in our crown'

Stuart Windsor's wheelie bins are filled to overflowing with litter from tourists visiting Hampstead Heath

Stuart Windsor's wheelie bins are filled to overflowing with litter from tourists visiting Hampstead Heath

City of London Corporation

'I ended up getting all the litter for my end of Hampstead Heath in my garden'

Archaeolgists preparing to open Roman kiln to the public at Highgate Wood

Archaeolgists preparing to open Roman kiln to the public at Highgate Wood

City of London Corporation

Ancient Roman kiln is fired up again after 2,000 years

Hampstead Heath are going to conduct a survey on their hedgehogs (Image: Corporation of London)

Hampstead Heath are going to conduct a survey on their hedgehogs (Image: Corporation of London)

City of London Corporation

'Hampstead Heath is worth over £50 million a year in benefits to society'

There have been three nominations from north London for the London Sports Awards 2024

There have been three nominations from north London for the London Sports Awards 2024

City of London Corporation

North London volunteer and watersports centre shortlisted for London Sports Awards

William Upton is looking forward to when the restored athletics track at Parliament Hill can be used (Image: City of London Corporation)

William Upton is looking forward to when the restored athletics track at Parliament Hill can be used (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

'Get ready to go running or enjoy Christmas on Hampstead Heath'

New superintendent Bill LoSasso has got lost on Hampstead Heath (Image: ANDRE LANGLOIS)

New superintendent Bill LoSasso has got lost on Hampstead Heath (Image: ANDRE LANGLOIS)

City of London Corporation

'I am honoured to join generations of people committed to preserving Hampstead Heath'

William Upton (left) with Paul Maskell, North London Open Spaces Leisure; Stefania Horne, North London Open Spaces; Debora Bush, Community Sport and Physical Activity at Camden Council; Cllr Nazma Raham, Mayor of Camden (Image: Corporation of London)

William Upton (left) with Paul Maskell, North London Open Spaces Leisure; Stefania Horne, North London Open Spaces; Debora Bush, Community Sport and Physical Activity at Camden Council; Cllr Nazma Raham, Mayor of Camden (Image: Corporation of London)

City of London Corporation

All the activities and events taking place at Hampstead Heath this summer

(l-r) Hugo Barclay, Stefania Horne, William Upton at the 2023 Affordable Art Fair

(l-r) Hugo Barclay, Stefania Horne, William Upton at the 2023 Affordable Art Fair

City of London Corporation

The City of London Corporation is investing in the Heath