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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.

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 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.

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.

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.