Final Council of 2022 Thursday, 8 December, 2022 Delighted to attend our final full City of London council meeting of 2022, in the week we announced our updated licensing code under my chairmanship of Licensing. Today’s meeting includes decisions on senior appointments, updating our procurement code, and an important motion on looking at school meals for households on universal credit. Looking back it has been busy year seeking always to improve... Local News
City pubs, bars, and restaurants offered new code of conduct 6th December 2022 The Licensing Committee for the Square Mile has launched a new Code of Good Practice, as part of helping licensed premises achieve the very best of outcomes for... Local News
Canada UK Chamber and Colloquim 2nd December 2022 Today it was wonderful to be back among Canadians at the UK Canada Chamber of commerce event fundraising for the the Canada-UK Foundation. We were lucky to hear... Reports
Prime Minister’s Mansion House Speech 28th November 2022 I was delighted to hear the Prime Minister this evening set out his foreign policy position: Speech of the Prime Minister: “My Lord Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen... Speeches
State Banquet for South Africa 23rd November 2022 The South African president has ended a two-day state visit to the UK, the first since King Charles took the throne, with a banquet at the Guildhall. It was a... Reports
Private Bill authorised by the City for the Markets move 17th November 2022 It’s been a long road to realise the ambition to have the Court of Common Council vote to deposit a bill in Parliament to enable moving our markets. I’m... Local NewsWestminster News
Taxi fare consultation 16th November 2022 Taxi fares consultation TfL are reviewing taxi (black cab) fares and tariffs in London and would like your views on whether they should increase taxi fares... Local News
IAPC and Government Communication 14th November 2022 Today I took part in the IAPC meeting in London. IAPC is committed to fostering democracy and the democratic process throughout the world. It bought together... Reports
Lord Mayor’s Show 12th November 2022 Today saw my Alderman for Tower Ward Nicholas Lyons parade before the people in the wonderful Lord Mayor's Show - one of the best-known annual events in London... Local News
Bond Street open for Elizabeth Line 24th October 2022 Today saw the opening of the brand-new Bond Street Elizabeth station, marking the completion of the final new station on the new railway. From today, there will... Local News
