News and Views

News and Views

24 May 2022
The importance of a vote in the election for non-Aldermanic Sheriff
As many of you already know, I have spent the last nine months (longer, really), preparing for, thinking about and ultimately putting my candidacy forward for the High Office of Non-Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London in the upcoming Common Hall Elections on the 24th June.
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24 April 2022
What is the relevance of the livery companies today?
The Strength of the Livery Company in the City of London – Past, Present and Future – it’s history and benefits.
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03 April 2022
With freedom comes responsibility
Freedom is a poignant topic at the moment. We are seeing its fragility played out before our eyes in Ukraine. With that conflict we can also see the contradictions that go with preserving peace and democracy - notably, that to have them we must be willing to defend them.
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17 February 2022
Voices of the City
Thanks to Paul Jagger @CityandLivery for a fascinating chat! Listen to the full story ....
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25 January 2022
The individual power to effect positive change
Positive change in 2022. There’s tangible evidence to give us cautious optimism, and perhaps most importantly in The City, key upcoming events that give us a direct influence over the direction of that change as well.
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09 December 2021
Speech given at the Supporters’ Reception at Glazers’ Hall
Following the wonderful Supporters’ Reception at Glaziers Hall on the 30 November, and following numerous requests, I wanted to share a copy of my speech, not only for those that were there to reflect upon, but for the many Supporters that sent their best wishes as unfortunately they were unable to join us on the evening.
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06 December 2021
Why I want to represent the City of London
The reasons I wish to represent the City of London, including details of the history of the Shrievalty and the role of the Non-Aldermanic Sheriff
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09 November 2021
All change in the City of London!
Ordinarily, the 25 Wards in The City elect an Alderman every six years. Usually, those elections are not all held at the same time - there’s balance. In addition, every four years, 100 Common Councillors are elected with varying numbers per Ward between two and five. Covid has meant that the last round of elections did not take place. So next year, several different things collide to create a series of changes simultaneously.
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23 June 2022
The Livery Charity Chairs Group first annual conference
The Livery Charity Chairs Group held its first annual conference at Ironmongers’ Hall on 6th June 2022. Nearly 70 attended despite a full-on tube strike. Read the report
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22 June 2022
Seeing London through ten years of challenges
The Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation, John Barradell, has released a statement to announce his imminent retirement. Read the statement
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15 June 2022
Aldermanic Appraisal Process 2022 is announced
Annually the Court of Aldermen’s Nominations Committee announces the Candidates that the Court is supporting for the Mayoralty and Shrievalty for the next year or so. Read the announcement
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07 June 2022
July Aldermanic Elections – timeframe published
Read more of nomination methods and timings
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06 June 2022
Philanthropic giving by Livery Companies – the 2021 survey is released
The aggregate financial support reported by Livery Companies increased by 4.4% over the 2020 figure to £75m – and a cumulative increase of 12% over the past three years. Read the full report
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31 May 2022
Lord Mayor’s Platinum Jubilee Big Curry Lunch raises highest-ever amount
The 2022 Lord Mayor’s Platinum Jubilee Big Curry Lunch was held at Guildhall on 7th April. The Mayor had set an ambitious fund-raising target that was well and truly smashed. Read the full report
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24 May 2022
The BIG Apprentice Meet-Up – Friday 1st July at Guildhall
By popular demand and to celebrate the end of London Careers Festival 2022, Investors in People and the Association of Apprentices are proud to present The BIG Apprentice Meet-Up. Read about the event
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This year’s charity Reflections event saw @SirCBowman, @peterestlin and Sir William Russell give some fantastic and… https://t.co/smXvJ8wvj1
@BrianColeman251 @CityandLivery @VincentKeaveny @GowmanAJ @citylordmayor @marketors @stationerscomms @World_Traders… https://t.co/fo7mvOzSLe
Humbled to be elected as Sheriff for the ensuing year at a packed Common Hall. A truly wonderful day in every respe… https://t.co/QO52JeORYg
RT @annmariehanlon: Fantastic day making history for @marketors with @AndrewC_Marsden elected as future sheriff of the city of #London with…
Thank you to so many supporters at #Guildhall for the election of the sheriffs https://t.co/CKBNHyFxtQ