Article: The Thames is a gateway to growth
“From water bailiffs to maritime finance the Thames connects London to the past” – City AM
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40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 2
For only the second time since 1899, dozens of people have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London today. The ceremony saw 40 recipients from a broad spectrum of sectors honoured at the Mansion House for their outstanding…
Kindertransport Welcome
Elisabeth and I were delighted to welcome the Kindertransport community to Mansion House, thanks to the sterling efforts of fellow Worshipful Company of World Traders liveryman Danny Kalman, and many others. It was a humbling, and inspiring, assembly. The Association…
Article: Even football heartbreak can’t harm the City’s friendship with Europe
“Even football heartbreak can’t harm the City’s friendship with Europe” – City AM
Article: Economic growth is Starmer’s greatest challenge – and the City will help tackle it
“Economic growth is Starmer’s greatest challenge – and the City will help tackle it” – City AM
Apes, Skyscraper Cliffs & Groundage & Roofage
The Construction Livery Group held a “London 2030 Skyline Symposium” at Guildhall. It was an honour to be asked for my opinion having had a side-career in architecture, property management, facilities management, and construction. The video above is ‘as it…
Mayor’s Progress – July
Lord Mayor’s View Of The Thames – Sunday, 30 June 2024, Staines-upon-Thames
More smiles than stains, we held a wonderful recreation of a very old tradition. It was something long in the planning, and only possible with enormous help from a huge variety of people, not least my Water Bailiff (Chris Livett)…
State Visit – His Imperial Majesty Emperor Hirohito
To get a second state visit is a real honour, and even more meaningful given my family’s four generation deep connections to Japan. My remarks to: