Licensing changing of the guard Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 17 years ends tonight in an event marking the close of my chairmanship of the City of Licensing function. In such a period there are too many people to thank, but I very much appreciate the efforts of each person that has striven to make this City of London a fabulous place to run hospitality businesses! I’m not gone from the world of licensing yet, but it is a new chapter. Thank you Gareth Hughes... Local News
Canzuk - Canada is In 2nd March 2026 I am a very proud to have lived in Canada a wonderful country to which I owe a great deal. I have long thought since I wrote a paper on it as a student that the... Reports
Pancake Day Fun 17th February 2026 is Shrove Tuesday, so with a nod to British traditions is required as we race around with pancakes. The pancake has a very long history and featured in cookery... ArticlesLocal News
Is the future of justice ai? 4th February 2026 The Old Bailey, England’s most famous court was the scene tonight for a lecture by the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos on Justice for the Accused and the... Local NewsOpinionsReportsSpeeches
Hampstead Ponds Trans Activist Case Rejected 29th January 2026 This morning’s High Court judgment refused the judicial review application brought by Sex Matters against the City of London Corporation. The challenge was... Local News
The City Matters - Our Message to Government 27th January 2026 London is not one metropolis, at its heart is the City, the part the Romans founded, and which does many unique things for the nation and wider metropolis. One... Local News
London Government thinking about AI 15th January 2026 Tonight leaders of London Government gathered and unusually tech and specifically AI was at the heart of our conversation. The Mayor of Greater London using his... Local News
Freedom for the Drogman Brothers - a London Success 14th January 2026 It was a pleasure to propose the Drogman Brothers for recognition as Freeman of the City of London. Both Londoners who started a business and created... Local News
New Rector at St. Olave's 9th January 2026 Last night I consider myself very lucky to have had a small part in the ordination ceremony of the new Rector of St. Olave's in the fine Ward of Tower in the... Local News
New Rector of St Olaves 8th January 2026 On Thursday January 8th 2026 I was privileged to attend the service of Institution, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Phillip Dawson as Rector of Saint... Local News
