Following the elections we have now returned as a new council for the term 2017-2021. Each year, a service is held before the first Court of Common Council of the financial year, as a way of asking God's blessings and guidance to the Common Council members as they undertake the Corporation's businesses throughout the year. This is one of the civic services that the Lord Mayor attends with the Sheriffs, the Aldermen, High Officers and the Court of Common Council. This year we heard a message of the importance of tolerance and welcome of how London has become home to so many form so many cultures and the vibrant city that follows such a welcoming. It was a good start to another busy term!