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I attended the annual election of two Sheriffs for the City of London today. Alderman Sir Paul Judge (Ward of Tower) and Robert Adrian Waddingham CBE were elected by acclamation. The new Sheriffs will be admitted into office on Friday…
No, probably not the last blog note, just pointing out that yesterday, Wednesday 19 June, was the last opportunity for a postal vote application. Voters are now committed either to come in person or a postal ballot. On our side,…
Another day of meeting electors round the Ward. What a fascinating Ward we have! Two more areas of concern which may help folks get a flavour of voter issues on the street: signage in Austin Friars, a cul-de-sac, could use some…
Canvassing is a great way to ensure you do remain educated and in touch with voters’ real issues. Today the two big concerns, repeated by several, were basically: begging – not ‘anti’ beggars, but wanting to find a solution that…
It’s been an exciting week. At the beginning of the week I submitted nomination papers, duly confirmed, but except for rumour was unable to ascertain who else might be standing. On Wednesday, three of us were running. The canvassing has…
An aspiring politician also needs to practice ribbon cutting and award ceremonies. Never one to shirk a dinner and aspiring to be a good Alderman, this event looms next week: Systems in the City Awards 2013 Prof. Michael Mainelli and…
Don’t all politicians prattle on? Where do they practice? Well this one is practicing at Gresham College tomorrow night – The event is free and open to the public, including Broad Street electors who wish to assess a potential Alderman’s…
To the Natives of the Parish of St Margaret Lothbury and the Broad Street Ward Club. You are desired to meet the rest of your parishioners and club members on Thursday, 23 September 2004 at 18:00 at the Guildhall and…
I thought we should start with a campaign photo. When the family took a skiing trip to Jackson Hole earlier this year, I wanted my daughters to see New York City for the first time. Naturally, as my firm, Z/Yen,…
