Trying to Save Smithfield & Billingsgate Friday, 20 December, 2024 For 15 years I have had a role working with our food markets. I think they offer real world jobs, and are an important part of our food supply chain. I was very disappointed that increasing costs led to the abandonment of a plan to move the markets onto a new site fit for this century in Dagenham. However, as I explained in a recent interview there may be a group of businesses willing to rescue... Local News
Merry Christmas to the City Staff and what a set of hats 18th December 2024 In any organisation it’s people are the essential ingredient to success! It was a huge pleasure today to attend the City of London staff Christmas 🎄lunch, and... Local News
Licensing 3 years on 9th December 2024 Tonight was an evening to look back at all we have achieved over the past three years in london for the licensed trade. In that time we have increased... Local News
New Principles on Gambling for 2025 5th December 2024 Today the Court of Common Council of the City of London voted on an updated statement of principles under the Gambling Act 2005, which as chairman of licensing... Local NewsReports
Education Strategy 5th December 2024 Education is to my mind the best opportunity to create social mobility and to improve society for the better. Today we heard about the impact education has had... Reports
Better Connection on the Trains 4th December 2024 Good news for mobile device users - customers travelling on the Elizabeth line can now benefit from high speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage on the entire line... Local News
AI and Cyber Security 4th December 2024 Everyone is talking about AI, but I think it’s important to ensure those who are talking understand it and how to use it. This was a strength of todays AI... OpinionsReports
Growth Unleashed 3rd December 2024 At the Lord Mayors Banquet we heard from the Lord Mayor and the UK Prime Minister about Britain’s place in the world and the importance of Growth! The Lord... Local NewsReports
Tower Ward News 15th November 2024 Together with my fellow councilmen I've been delivering the attached Ward Update on things we have been doing, I hope it is of interest. Local News
Dockless Bikes - Reportable Option 11th November 2024 Dockless bikes are becoming a scourge blocking pavements because users amass them or leave them in unsuitable way and places. To help tackle this DOCKLESS... Local News
