The City Corporation is in search of approx. 100 acres to house new facilities for its wholesale markets - it’s official our search has begun.

Today was the annual visit of the Lord Mayor to Smithfield.  We were treated to a wonderful review of its history and a meeting of a huge range of people with links to the market,  

Today the Lord Mayor presented the deputy speaker of Tower Hamlets with our annual peppercorn rent of a fish.  It is now traditional that the fish is then use different to feed the homeless.  It’s a lovely way to recognise the market and our connection to Tower Hamlets.

Tonight in the presence of the Princess Royal we celebrated the wonderful history of Smithfield Market.

Today was the return of the wonderfully colourful cart marking event, where all manner of vehicles present themselves to the Lord Mayor.

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Today we witnessed a glorious fly past of 100 aircraft as part of the RAF centenary.

Aircraft representing the RAF over the years flew over London, and Guildhall Yard filled with spectators.

Tonight the Museum of London Commenced its exhibition for the centenary of women’s suffrage.

It was a fabulous visit today to New Spitalfields - judged Best Wholesale Market 2018 at this years’ Great British Market Awards. 

The sun was shining and the sheriffs full of cheeky comments about the vegetables, making today’s civic visit to the market a great event.  

Tonight I had the pleasure of discussing the Chancellor’s outlook on the UK future post Brexit.  Contrary to the impression some have I found him to be very positive.