First Freedom – Lui Hui
One of the great City traditions is welcoming new freemen. Yesterday it was my privilege to welcome my first while in official attire, Lui Hui. Lui has been a big help on UK-Asia relations and brought along a great group…
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Landlocked Lubbers Go Overboard
On the evening of 17 September, 54 members of the Broad Street Ward Club took a three hour tour on the River Thames. Up until moments before departure the heavens gushed forth, only for the skies to clear just as…
Change of Guard
Passed St Margaret Lothbury yesterday and noticed the new order has been announced. Nicely coincided with the first get-together of the three councilmen and me to discuss how to take ward fervour up another notch.
Key To The City
Watched Stephen Fry blend entertainment and reporting – “Key To The City” (of London) on ITVPlayer. Worked for me – Nice to see a lot of people I know doing their part and proud of the City and their…
A Brand New Auld Man
Today I had my first meeting before Common Council, where I had to make a few short remarks before the meeting began in earnest. For those who wish to know more about the City of London Corporation and the role of…
Banking Technology Awards
If you don’t mind getting a bit of magisterial oversight from me, the Banking Technology Awards applications close soon – It’s a great opportunity to showcase good work, and a great event.
End Of An Era & Start Of A New Age
Well, today was the swearing in ceremony at the Court of Aldermen. It was a warm and friendly event, and I was guided by many, but will single out our Deputy, John Bennett, who very kindly introduced me to the…
Independence Day – All Tied Up By Broad Street Election Success
Yesterday was the Fourth of July, the traditional celebration day for American independence. While some sci-fi film buffs may think it has something to do with freedom from aliens, the day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776…
Wardmote Speech
Today’s Wardmote at Carpenters’ Hall was well attended and lasted 25 minutes. I hope to welcome any voters from 08:00 to 20:00 on Thursday, 4 July at Carpenters’ Hall. I set out today’s speech and campaign pledge below: After…
By Air, Land & Sea
The election campaign has been going great guns for almost three weeks. It’s a tough campaign and my fellow candidate has been meeting many of the electors as well. A wonderful group of friends have been fantastically supportive. I couldn’t…