Instead of the usual lunch in Guildhall, Lord Mayor Alderman William Russell and Michael Hockney announce ambitious plans for three months of virtual events and activities in 2021.
Category: City
Lisvane Review – Sheriff thanks Livery Committee for its support
Sheriff Christopher Hayward has provided an update on the Lisvane Review. In it, he thanks the Livery Committee for its support of all Members of the Court of Common Council during the process.
Volunteer for trial of new rapid COVID testing method
A business run by a Salter has developed a new rapid COVID test via the usual swab that gives a result in just 20 seconds. It’s under trial in the City and volunteers are being sought to take the test.
Cart Marking and Vintage Car Display – 10th July
Cart Marking is a very special day in the City of London’s calendar, when all eras of Commercial Vehicles come to join the ancient ceremony of Marking of Carts.
Update: The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2021
Co-Chairman of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, Michael Hockney, provides an update with news of some amazing fund raising efforts and of plans for 2021.
Lord Mayor’s address available on YouTube
The Lord Mayor, William Russell, gave a virtual briefing to the Livery to set out his key objectives for the forthcoming year. The event was recorded, and the hour-long video includes speeches and a Q&A session with Ms Victoria Russell (Chairman, Livery Committee), Sir Charles Bowman (Chairman, Pan Livery Steering Group) and John Barradell (Town Clerk & Chief Executive, City of London).
The date of the Annual Lord Mayor’s Gresham Lecture has changed
Building Back Better – The City’s Role in a Green-Led Economic Recovery is the title of next year’s annual Gresham College Lecture on 1st February.
Come to Carols for The City at 5.30pm Tues 8 Dec – All welcome
Carols for The City will be broadcast live from 5.30pm on Tuesday 6th December. This means that there is no limit on who can attend. It is organised by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists and the VOCES8 Foundation.