The Master's events and engagements
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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…
Drawing breath after almost three years hard work! An overview of our thinking on water conservation since early 2022
After almost three years of activity in making submissions to consultations and producing thinkpieces , now is a good time to take stock of what we have done . This…
Great News from this morning’s Defra Press release
This morning ( 11July ) the Secretary of State included in his announcement on the future of water company management that Water companies will place customers and the environment at…
Installation Court, Apothecaries’ Hall
The Installation Court was held in the magnificent setting of the Apothecaries’ Hall. The focus of the Court meeting was on the growth of the Company and increased activity and…
Sunset Cruise and Dinner, River Thames
My thank you event for the Court and Company had to involve water, so what better way than a sunset cruise on the Thames! I wanted a memorable expression of…
Breaking the Code and Winning the Secret War
A group of Company Members visited Bletchley Park to discover the incredible achievements of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers. We were ably guided by Court Assistant Christine Jarvis who is…
Common Hall – Election of Sheriffs and other Officers, Guildhall
This is an important occasion in the City year when all the Livery Masters turn out in their gowns and bling. The Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff of the…
Admiral of the Port Challenge Race
The Admiral of the Port is the Lord Mayor of London and this was a race in his honour. The course of this race is from HQS Wellington to the…
Livery Charity Chairs and Trustees 2024 Annual Conference
Livery Company Masters, Clerks and Trustees were invited to the conference. It was an opportunity to hear from charity experts on current issues, to see how fellow Livery Charities are…
New Member’s Dinner, Guildhall
The Master, Wardens and Deputy Master and Clerk had the pleasure of the company of ten new/pending new members at an informal dinner in the Private Dining Room at the…
