The Company was pleased to welcome Sgt Matt Brett, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Training and Sgt Brett’s LINE MANAGER, Flight Sergeant (FS) Craig Metcalf to its Michaelmas Court Lunch. After the Lunch the Master presented Sgt Brett with a Company Jug in recognition of his achievements. The citation stated: Sgt…...
Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and Society for the Environment sign concordat to work together
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and the Society for the Environment, have signed a concordat to work together. This took place on 25 September 2024 at the Michaelmas Court Meeting of the Water Conservators, in the Barber Surgeons’ Hall in the City of London Both organisations are proud to…...
City Giving Day
Celebrating volunteering and philanthropy in the City. City Giving Day is a main initiative of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Launched in 2014, City Giving Day is a unique annual event that unites businesses in the City and beyond through their charity and community partnerships. As part of the day, the…...
Planning changes
The Ministry of Housing, Communities And Government (MHCIG) has proposed changes to the Planning Framework and has invited responses. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system The Company responded on 24 September 2024 and the full submission can be found in the submissions page of our website In our response we stated: We are concerned that…...
Great River Race
The Great River Race is London’s River Marathon. It’s a spectacular boat race covering 21.6 miles of the Thames from Millwall in the East to Richmond in the West, travelling under London’s famous bridges. It has around 300 crews taking part and is an international event with competitors from America,…...
Sheriffs’ Ball, The Guildhall
Members of the Company joined Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE and Alderman Bronek Masojada for the Best of British themed Sheriffs’ Ball in aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal at the Guildhall. The Guildhall and the crypt were transformed by an amazing light display. The centre of the Guildhall was…...
Annual City Livery Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra
Members of the Company attended this magnificent evening of music at the Barbican Centre to help the LSO connect with the City Livery Companies, Clubs and Guilds. We were introduced to the evening with a pre-concert performance of music by George Frideric Handel, Franz Schubert and Leroy Anderson, performed by…...
Tideway Boat Tour at Totally Thames Festival
Members of the Company joined a boat tour from London Bridge Pier to learn about the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel and new areas of riverside public spaces that are taking shape along the River Thames. We heard that the £4.5 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel has upgraded London’s Victorian…...
Delivering UNSDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All
“The significance of this report cannot be overstated… it is this kind of thorough and forward-thinking reporting that strengthens our City’s role in tackling global challenges, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for all” – The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli. The report Clean Water and…...
