Last Updated on 06/11/2025
Common Hall is the name by which the assemblies of Liverymen to elect the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and certain other officers, are known. Individual Livery Companies sometimes also refer to their own electoral gatherings by this name. Common Hall developed from an early assembly of citizens termed a Congregation, which itself is conjectured to be a survival of the ancient Folkmoot.
Election of Lord Mayor – 29th September 2025
The following instructions have been provided by Common Hall for the election of the Lord Mayor on Monday 29th September, 2025.
Common Hall Arrangements
Ceremonial arrangements for the Election of Sheriffs and other officers, which took place on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
Summons to Common Hall
For the past several centuries, the Livery have been summoned to Guildhall for a Common Hall twice yearly; once, to elect the Lord Mayor (on Michaelmas Day, 29 September) and...
Aldermanic Progression
This document provides practical guidance for anyone considering standing for election as an Alderman or Alderwoman of the City of London, and outlines the key stages involved in progressing to...
Election of Sheriffs
History The office of Sheriff is one of the oldest civic offices in the City of London and is recorded in the laws of the Anglo Saxon period in the...
Election of Lord Mayor
From as early as the year 1189 there are references to the title of Mayor as the chief officer of the City of London. The courtesy title of Lord Mayor...
Election Addresses and Acceptance Speeches
A selection of the addresses to Common Hall by the candidates for the offices of Alderman, Sheriff, and Bridge Masters. Elections are held on Midsummer’s Day (24 June) every year...
