Celebrating and learning about licensing Monday, 20 March, 2023 I was delighted to host a dinner at the House of Lords with the kind assistance of a Lord Bethell who once ran Ministry of Sound! It was an opportunity to gather together the Night Tzar for London, officers engaged in delivery of the licensing function of our bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as councillors and business owners to discuss the challenges the sector faces. I was also pleased to... 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
New Court and Police Centre for London 18th October 2022 I’m delighted to report that today the foundation stones for our new courts and police action were unveiled, and I’m proud to have played a small part in... Local News
Celebrating the food of London 11th October 2022 Tonight it was a pleasure to once more be part of the Markets Board celebrating our fabulous food markets. Im lucky as the Board gives me a wider appreciation... Local News
New Constable at the Tower 5th October 2022 It was wonderful as a Tower Ward Common Councilman to attend tonight’s swearing in of the new Constable of the Tower of London. The Constable of the Tower is... Local News
Trade and Services in focus at DIT 4th October 2022 It was very encouraging to hear Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy sharing his belief the UK will join CPTPP in the coming year, and his... Reports
Unlocking Pension Potential 3rd October 2022 Very informative discussion on pension reform and the investment opportunity for pensions with DWP Pension Minister Alex Burghart - after several years on a... Reports
Economic Crime and Fraud in Focus 2nd October 2022 Today I took part in a discussion organised by the think tank Bright Blue at #CPC2022 looking at the challenges of online fraud and crime. It was an interesting... Reports