The Court of Common Council, the City of London Corporation’s main decision-making body, has today agreed to create a new Covid Business Recovery Fund of up to £50 million.
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Recovery Task Force releases interim report
The task force charged with plotting how the Square Mile can remain internationally competitive and locally vibrant after the COVID pandemic has released its interim report.
The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch – spicing it up for 2021
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.
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).