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…...
In our responses to the Ofwat consultations on water efficiency the Company has been advocating a review of water consumption tariffs. We think that the attached report on energy tariffs by Ofgem will be of interest.
For the report, published 23 August 2024, go to https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Standing%20Charges%20-%20summary%20of%20responses.pdf Standing charge clamour shows need for new kids on the (rising) block By James Wallin, Utility Week editor https://utilityweek.co.uk/more-diverse-tariffs-could-reduce-standing-charges/ The level of ire over standing charges on energy bills was made abundantly clear by the response to Ofgem’s call for…...
