Despite the pandemic, more than 500 virtual Freeman ceremonies have been completed. Murray Craig, Clerk of the Chamberlain’s Court, has provided an insight into how this has been achieved.
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All Change at Bank project – consultation closes 10th May
The All Change at Bank project looks at the future of the area around Bank Station which will re-open at the end of 2022 after an upgrade.
Virtual Livery Charity Conference – 17th May 2021
This conference, following on from one in 2018, will discuss charity governance issues, debate the success of charity responses to the social needs caused by COVID.
United Guilds’ Service Postponement until 2022
Andrew Scott DL, Chairman of the UGS Trustees has written to the Lord Mayor to regretfully inform him that the United Guilds Service has had to be postponed until 2022.
Corporation appoints new top team to lead transformational change
The City of London Corporation’s governing Court of Common Council today welcomed the appointment of eight new senior officers and formally confirmed the appointment of the first woman as Chamberlain, the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, since the post was created in 1237.
Pollinating London Together publishes its latest newsletter
Pollinating London Together is a pan-livery initiative to help natural pollinators thrive in the City and allow their habitats to be enjoyed by everyone.
Arrangements for Common Hall: Election of Sheriffs
Wave of new Clerks at Livery Companies
In the last 12 months there has been an abnormally large amount of Clerkship change-overs, with 25 new Clerks (over 20%) named since May 2020.