City Matters Edition 060

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT
Social entrepreneurs hijack
Building Public Trust awards
as industry figureheads are
reminded of the impact of
socially-minded firms Page 6
CHRISTMAS SHOWTIME
It’s the most wonderful time
of the year to catch a show;
don’t miss our guide on where
to catch some real crackers
this festive season Page 9
CITY MATTERS
06 - 12 December 2017 The City of London’s FREE hyperlocal with 30,000 WEEKLY READERS Edition 060
Machete raiders
hit Fleet Street
MOPED GANG TERRORISE CITY IN SMASH AND GRAB
A GANG that robbed a Fleet Street
watch shop armed with swords
and machetes is still on the run
after making off with thousands of
pounds worth of merchandise in a
smash-and-grab raid on Monday.
Police are still looking for the gang
after they used a moped to smash
through the glass frontage of the
Chronext shop just before 11am and
brazenly snatch bundles of watches in
front of terrified staff.
Footage shot from across the street
and posted on Twitter shows one of
the burglars patrolling the street on a
moped, while two others stand guard
armed with knives and a sword.
Threatened
A witness told the Evening Standard
he saw other members inside the store
“smashing the cabinets and grabbing
loads of watches and stuffing them
into bags.”
“One guy came out of another shop
as if to confront them but the bloke
with the machete threatened him and
he backed off.
“They all jumped on their scooters
and punched the air with their fists
in a victory punch before driving
off towards the Law Courts. It
was seriously organised.” A police
statement confirmed that nobody
was injured, and at the time of
City Matters going to print there
had been no arrests.
Detective Inspector Sam Toprak,
from the City’s major crime team,
said: “We are treating this incident
extremely seriously, as we do all
incidents of this nature, and we are
liaising closely with our colleagues
at the Metropolitan Police in order to
identify those responsible.”
Frightening
Police in London are battling a
wave of moped thefts, with more
than 19,385 moped-enabled offences
committed across the Capital in the
12 months to September.
The spike prompted Mayor Sadiq
Khan to push for a more collaborative
approach between police, Transport
for London, local authorities and
motorcycle users to address the
issue.
He said: “Moped crime is
reckless, frightening and completely
unacceptable. It will not be tolerated
on our streets and it is essential that
we all work together to do everything
possible to stamp it out.”
SANTAS
RUN
on
the
medal haul: runners
show off their prizes
IT was a case of red and
white delight on Sunday as
more than two thousand
Santas swamped Clapham
Common to raise money for
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Children’s Charity. Check out
our picture special on Page 15.
tech-tonic shift: modern medicine
Robot revolution
reaches St Bart’s
WHEN you think of robots what’s
the first thing that comes to
mind? Skynet? Hal 9,000? Arnold
Schwarzenegger’s killing machine
series T-800?
For some reason it always involves
killing people. Well, the City and
East London’s hospitals have other
ideas. They have been invaded by
machines with a very different
objective.
No it’s not to turn you into a
battery plugged into an artificial
Turn to Page 3
Those who stood
and fought in face of
terror honoured in
ceremony PAGE 3
City Police not just
horsing around when
it comes to its fourlegged
recruits PAGE 5

PREM GOYAL OBE JP
PRIORITISING PORTSOKEN
ROCK ’EM SOCK ’EM
LEFT IT LATE?
Find out how sock brand
ChattyFeet has a personality
all its own, and why what’s
hidden in your shoes can
make quite a statement Page 11
Time may be ticking away
but there are plenty of venues
in and around the City
still taking bookings for
Christmas parties Pages 14&15
CITY MATTERS
Councillor regretting
his right Goyal error
15 - 21 November 2017 The City of London’s FREE hyperlocal with 30,000 WEEKLY READERS Edition 057
‘SINCERE APOLOGY’ AFTER MEMBER ADMITS SPENDING PUBLIC FUNDS
A COMMON Councillor has been forced to
apologise after using public funds to print off
election leaflets promoting his candidacy.
Bishopsgate Ward representative Prem Goyal
said he “sincerely regrets” not undertaking training
on members’ code of conduct prior to using the
Corporation’s printing facilities ahead of his
joining the race to become the next Alderman of
Portsoken.
Mr Goyal’s case was dragged in front of the
standards sub-committee on Monday after a
complaint was lodged by Sir Michael Bear, the
outgoing Portsoken Alderman – a pos that will be
contested in December.
Breached
In an email exchange seen by City Matters, Mr
Goyal admits to printing an estimated 1,000 leaflets
as he “did not have a fast printer” adding that he
“didn’ think it would be an issue”.
He went on to explain that he did not plan to use
the local authority’s equipment during the election
expense-regulated campaign period that began
on 14 November, and said that if he was found to
have breached regulations then he would “happily”
reimburse the City for costs incurred.
When contacted by comptroller and City solicitor
Michael Cogher, Mr Goyal was charged with
acting against the public’s interest and utilising
Corporation resources for political purposes.
In his response, Mr Goyal said: “This situation
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Bowman’s bash hits target
CHARLES BOWMAN was announced as
the Lord Mayor of the City of London amidst
spectacular scenes on Saturday.
The 690th person to take the post was greeted
with rapturous applause as he weaved through
the Square Mile as part of Dominic Reid’s lavish
pageant – and City Matters joined the fun.
Some 7,000 people, 200 horses and 70
decorated floats comprised the parade, which
Mr Bowman (right) hopes will kickstart a
fruitful year in office that will centre on a
‘Business of Trust’ campaign.
“It is entirely righ tha the show brings
together so many diverse groups and communities
from London and the UK, including hundreds
of young people who love taking
part,” he said.
“Working with businesses,
some of whom are taking part,
and their communities,
to promote integrity and
create a positive effect
on society will be at
the heart of my
mayoralty.”
Picture Special Page 4
Behind-the-scenes
tour of Museum of
London’s new West
Smithfield site PAGE 2
Conservation area
bid for residential
estates reaches public
consultation PAGE 3
Just go with it! The
company making
headway on the
improv scene PAGE 9
My name is Prem Goyal, an elected City Councilman and CEO of Global
Markets Consultants (GMC), a consulting firm in the City.
I am writing to you as I’m standing as an Aldermanic candidate for Portsoken.
I love the Portsoken community where my friends, staff and I live and work:
I’ve lived and worked in the Portsoken area for 18 years. I have loyally
supported local businesses, including restaurants, barbers, shops and gym,
for 18 years. To introduce myself further, I’ve included my journey, CV and involvement in Portsoken
and in the City. You can find out more by visiting: www.globalmarketsconsultants.com/prem-goyal
Portsoken is my home. I’ve walked on Minories, Mansell Street and Middlesex Street several times
every day for 18 years and made lifelong friendships with local business owners and residents on both
estates. I will put your interests first every day as your Alderman. I will prioritise Portsoken.
I’d love to introduce myself to you and ensure that I prioritise your ideas and concerns in my
manifesto. Please contact me at 07719035409 or prem.goyal@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Prem Goyal OBE JP
_____________________________________________________________________________
My Journey
My story began in Delhi, India, where I grew up the youngest of 11 children. During my summers, I
would stay at my sister’s house; her place had no bathroom, no running water and one electric light. I
remember collecting five buckets of buffalo dung every day, which I’d shape into pancakes, slap on the
wall to dry and use for fuel. Back then I was the local dung collector champion!
Later, having graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology near Kolkata, West Bengal, with a
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, I was lucky to go to New York on a teaching scholarship. But my
excitement at flying for the first time was short lived. I only had $20 to get me through my first seven
days! Nonetheless, having scraped by on minimum wage by cutting grass, I worked hard and graduated
with a Master’s degree in Engineering. I then got a job as a professional transport engineer.
After saving $50,000 over six years, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I was able to pursue my next
dream of completing an MBA from UCLA. After graduation, I worked 80 hours a week in New York,
Tokyo and Zurich and gained the best international work experience from multinational institutions.
Having lived in three continents, I settled in the City of London in an apartment on Minories and
rediscovered my love for curry, cricket and Tower Bridge! In 2002, I launched my consulting company,
GMC, with offices first on Liverpool Street, then on Houndsditch, then in Devonshire Square and now
near Tower/ DLR station. I have created hundreds of jobs and internships since then. I’m proud that
the UK has recognised my contributions, including receiving an OBE from HRH Prince Charles in 2013.
Now retired, I serve as a magistrate and share my business acumen with SMEs and charities which
promote diversity, help young people find jobs and care for the elderly. I also participate, support and
contribute to community events in Portsoken, the City and Tower Hamlets. I want to continue to use
my talent, time and savings to give back to Portsoken what it has given me. I love Portsoken.

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Artizan Street Library
1 Artizan St, E1 7AF
Barbican Library
Level 2, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
Bishopsgate Institute Library
230 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4QH
City of London Information Centre
St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX
Coffee Stall
In front of St Mary Abchurch,
Abchurch Lane, EC4N 7BA
Coppa Club
4 St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AY
El Vino Wine Merchant
6 Martin Lane, Cannon St, EC4R 0DP
Fuller’s - The Counting House
50 Cornhill, EC3V 3PD
Fuller’s - The Old Bank of England
194 Fleet St, EC4A 2LT
Giddy Up Coffee
Fortune Street Park, EC1Y 0SB
Jeeves Dry Cleaners
131 Fleet St, EC4A 2BH
J Rogers & Sons - Shoe Repair
28 Liverpool St, EC2M 7PD
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH
Merchant House
13 Well Court, EC4M 9DN
8 Bride Court, EC4Y 8DU
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Nincom Soup
Old Street Station, EC1Y 1BE
Oh’Lola
58 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8LS
Pod Good Food
75 King William Street, EC4N 7BE
Protestant Truth Society Inc - Book Shop
184 Fleet St, EC4A 2HJ
Rome Coffee Cart
3 Fleet Place, EC4M 7RD
Scott’s Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaners
City Thameslink Holborn Concourse, EC4M 7RA
65 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7JH
Old Street Station, EC1Y 1BE
Shoe Lane Library
Little Hill House, Little New Street, EC4A 3JR
Spitalfields Market E1
Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, E1 6AA
Sweetings Restaurant
39 Queen Victoria St, EC4N 4SF
Temple Brew House
46 Essex St, WC2R 3JF
The Franklin Building
124 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DP
The M Bar
48-51 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LT
The Natural Kitchen
15-17 New St Square, Fetter Lane, EC4A 3AP
176 Aldersgate St, EC1A 4HR
Waterstones
Leadenhall Market,
1-3 Whittington Ave, EC3V 1PJ
Ye Old Cheshire Cheese
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