January 31, 2025, City of London granted planning permission for 99 Bishopsgate, inclusive of ‘Open Gate,’ a striking standalone 6-storey cultural building programmed to attract new audiences.

As Chair of the Advisory Board for Collusion, I attended the GOVERNANCE NOW conference held at University of London Senate House, organised by Clore Leadership, on behalf of Cultural Governance Now with support from Arts Council England Transforming Governance programme and Green Park recruitment. The day covered presentations and breakout sessions where we could drill down into the current challenges, particularly over the past 5-6 years.