As of today, 14 September, the limit of up to six people from multiple households meeting for social purposes has now come into force in England, applying both indoors and outdoors.
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Five new Clerks appointed
The Livery Committee and the Fellowship of Clerks are delighted to welcome five new Clerks recently appointed following various retirements.
Livery Committee elects officers
At its meeting on 9 September 2020, the Livery Committee unanimously elected Victoria Russell (Arbitrator) Chairman and Deputy Philip Woodhouse CC (Grocer) Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.
Livery Schools Link launches national campaign to increase employability
Livery Schools Link has launched a national campaign to enable all members of Livery Companies and Guilds to connect with their local schools and support students with activities such as motivational career talks and work experience.
Actuaries raise over £72,000 to help COVID affected charities
The Worshipful Company of Actuaries has raised over £ 72,000 to help chosen charities which have suffered a drop in their regular income due to COVID-19 just when there has been a significant increase in the need for their services.
Arrangements for Common Hall: Election of Lord Mayor 2020
It will come as no surprise, in the current circumstances, that Government legislation and guidance, aimed at controlling the spread of the virus, continues to present significant limitations on the manner in which the proceedings for the Election of Lord Mayor might be conducted this year.
Honey from Mansion House
Recently the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress extracted some honey from one of their two Mansion House beehives.
City Bridge Trust pledges £5m
The City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, has pledged £5 million to the London Community Response Fund (LCRF), which is helping organisations keep providing vital services through the pandemic.