Welcome to Langbourn Ward
Langbourn is one of the oldest wards in the City of London — and one of the most vibrant. From historic streets and markets to global businesses and diverse communities, Langbourn plays a vital role in the life of the Square Mile.
This site is here to:
- Keep you informed about what’s happening locally.
- Share updates on key projects and improvements.
- Help you engage with the people who represent you.
Whether you live, work, or simply pass through Langbourn, we want this ward to be open, accessible, and full of life. We’re proud to support initiatives like Destination City, invest in local spaces, and celebrate everything that makes the City unique.
Follow us on LinkedInRegistering to vote in Langbourn gives you the opportunity to help shape the future of the ward at the heart of the City of London.
By taking part, you ensure that the businesses, workers, and residents who make up this unique community are represented in decisions that affect its growth, character, and influence within the wider City.
Your voice helps keep Langbourn thriving and connected as an integral part of London’s commercial and civic life.
Participation also strengthens the ward’s ability to respond to new challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-changing environment.
By registering, you are adding your perspective to the conversations that define the City today and for the years ahead.
Keeping You Informed
We believe that everyone connected to Langbourn Ward should have straightforward access to their representatives and to the work of the City of London Corporation.
Our aim is to be open and approachable, ensuring that businesses, workers, and residents alike know where to turn for information, support, or to raise concerns. If you would like to visit us in-person to discuss an issue, explore opportunities, or simply hear more about the matters we are focused on, we would be delighted to meet with you.
Equally, we regularly spend time within the ward itself, visiting businesses and organisations to listen, share updates, and explain how the Corporation’s work relates to Langbourn. This ongoing dialogue helps us ensure that your priorities are reflected in the decisions we take and that the ward remains well-represented in the wider life of the City.
Langbourn Ward Business Forums
Our Langbourn Business Forums are a space for local businesses, residents, and stakeholders to come together, share insights, and shape the future of our Ward. Held regularly throughout the year, these forums provide a platform for discussion on the issues that matter most—from footfall and public safety, to planning, licensing, sustainability, and opportunities for growth.
Each session features guest speakers from across the City, alongside contributions from local business owners and community voices. The aim is simple: to keep Langbourn’s business community connected, informed, and supported, while ensuring your views are heard at the highest levels of the City of London Corporation.
Whether you run a café, manage an office, or own a boutique shop, the Business Forums are your chance to meet neighbours, exchange ideas, and tap into new opportunities. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant Langbourn.
Want to join us on the next forum? Stay informed and find out first when the next forum is running on our mailing list:
Supporting Langbourn’s Small Businesses: Our Commitment, Your Growth
In Langbourn, we understand that small and medium-sized enterprises—our shops, cafés, services, and creative ventures—are the heartbeat of the Ward. We’re committed to ensuring that they thrive, offering not just services, but character, charm, and opportunity to those who live, work, and visit here.
What We’re Doing
- Listening and Engaging
- Our Ward team regularly meets with local business owners to understand challenges – from fluctuating footfall to post-pandemic recovery and tailor support based on real insights.
Raising Your Profile
- We provide free promotion in our Langbourn newsletters, website, and City-wide channels to spotlight your special offers, services, and events, because your success is our community’s pride.
Connecting and Collaborating
- Whether it’s guidance on marketing, digital presence, sustainability, licensing, or cybersecurity, we link businesses to trusted experts and programs like the Business Support Hub and E-business schemes, ensuring help is practical, hands-on, and available when needed.
Building Community
- We facilitate an open, friendly network where your next partner – or even your next client – might just be across the road. Our upcoming Langbourn Business Collective (a peer forum) will be a place for sharing ideas, forging collaborations, and amplifying your voice within the City’s broader strategy.
DESTINATION CITY
The City of London Corporation’s Destination City initiative is a forward-looking programme to reshape the Square Mile into more than a global hub for finance. It’s about positioning the City as a centre for culture, innovation, and leisure — a place where commerce and creativity sit side by side. For centuries the City has been at the forefront of change, from the growth of banking and insurance to the rise of media and professional services. Today, Destination City builds on that legacy by drawing in new talent and industries, while making sure our streets remain active and engaging throughout the week.
Here in Langbourn, the impact goes well beyond economics. It means nurturing a ward where historic lanes connect with new public spaces, cultural landmarks, and a thriving mix of cafés, pubs, and restaurants. With projects such as the London Museum and Horizon 22 helping to redefine the City’s skyline and visitor experience, Destination City is designed to attract people, encourage them to explore, and highlight the breadth of life on offer in the Square Mile. By increasing footfall, strengthening local businesses, and celebrating culture, it helps Langbourn stay vibrant, welcoming, and central to the City’s future story.
The City Belonging Project is a strategic initiative led by the City of London Corporation to strengthen inclusion and connectivity across the Square Mile. Its focus is on fostering meaningful collaboration between diversity networks and enhancing the visibility and cohesion of under-represented groups within the City’s professional landscape.
Through this programme, the Corporation aims to ensure that City institutions, activities and events are accessible, welcoming and representative of the communities they serve. By improving pathways for engagement and participation, the project supports a more open, integrated and forward-looking City environment.
Business Forum
Langbourn Business Forums bring together local businesses, residents, and stakeholders to discuss the issues that matter most to our Ward—from footfall and safety to planning, sustainability, and growth. They’re a chance to connect with neighbours, hear from guest speakers, and shape the future of Langbourn.
Support for SME’s
Small businesses are the heartbeat of Langbourn—from cafés and shops to services and creative ventures. We’re committed to helping them thrive by listening to challenges, raising their profile, connecting them with expert support, and building a stronger community network.
Representing your views
We believe everyone in Langbourn should have clear access to their representatives and the work of the City of London Corporation. From regular updates to in-person visits, we’re here to listen, share information, and ensure your priorities are reflected in decisions shaping the Ward.
Meet The Team
Simon Pryke
Tim Butcher
Matthew Waters
Philip Woodhouse