Lord Mayor For A Day – Or A Year?
Wonderful piece in Harvard Magazine by Robert Sprung – “Lord Mayor for a Day“. Thank you, Robert!
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“Bright Lights, Open Minds, Robust Community”
Article: As the world becomes more dangerous, high standards matter like never before
“As the world becomes more dangerous, high standards matter like never before” – City AM
182 Days – Counting Forwards & Backwards – Halfway Checkpoint
Well, today is the one day this year when the staff at Mansion House and I are using the same number of days to mark the Lord Mayor’s term, 182. 26 weeks, with a leap day therein. I’ve been counting…
Mayor’s Progress – May
Article: The king, the oryx and why the UK and the UAE must work together to beat climate change
“The UK and the UAE must work together to beat climate change” – City AM
40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 1
For the first 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 contributions…
Cycling – Less Manic, Less Panic
Sadly, as a cyclist myself, the anti-social behaviour of many London cyclists is becoming socialised. Thus we had an enforcement morning today from 08:00 to 10:00 at Bank with the following resources: It was impressive to see squads of police…
Plaque On Track
I was delighted with my first sign of plaque – no, not even dental is spelt “placque”! It was a delight to open a newly refurbished track in Parliament Hill. Great coverage too – “Parliament Hill athletics track on Hampstead…
Article: How the UK can lead the world in fintech
“How the UK can lead the world in fintech” – City AM
The Pinchbeck Waterloo Watch Draw
Pinchbeck Waterloo Watch draw for the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, £20. A unique watch – there will only ever be one Waterloo Watch – to raise funds to support veterans into employment. This beautiful, distinctive timepiece has been created…