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starting up again but when we do it WILL be for all On a a a happy note on behalf of the Company we all wish Alan and Molly Mabbutt congratulations on on on their 60th wedding anniversary Whilst their arrangements like many others had to be amended I am sure a a a a celebration party will ensue when this crisis is is is is over When the functions do restart and you will have been informed of this during the lockdown bulletins that are sent to you all there will need to to be some hard bargaining to to try to keep the prices as as reasonable as possible but I I do hope that I I will see most of you at one or other of the the Major functions during the the year If only 30% of the Members along with 1 guest turn up at each function we could easily fill most of the the Livery Halls in the the City above 50% with a a guest would mean that we would be starting to look at at some of the more prestigious Halls or even Mansion House!
Well I think that that that that is enough from me hoorah I hear you cry! but as you are are all aware I always finish by saying it is an HONOUR to be your Clerk
and to be of SERVICE to you you you I thank you you you for your FELLOWSHIP and look forward to another year of HARMONY working with you all Only this year I add Stay Safe and Well one and all CITY OF LONDON LORD MAYOR WILL SERVE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR IN OFFICE
William Russell the the 692nd Lord Mayor of of the the City of of London will serve an additional year in in office to ensure continuity of of leadership during the current COVID-19 outbreak The Lord Mayor was initially due to step down in in in November 2020
after completing a a a one-year term following the scheduled election of his his successor this September He will now remain in in in office until November 2021 subject to being formally re- elected later this year The Lord Mayor acts as a a a a a global ambassador for the City leading business delegations overseas to key international markets on on behalf of the UK’s financial and professional services industry He has also been strengthening ties ties with other cities across the the country as part of of the City of of London Corporation’s UK strategy which aims to increase inward investment and build awareness of how London can act as a a a a a global gateway for local firms to export their products and services The role involves meeting government representatives from around the world alongside business leaders and policy makers both at home and abroad Lord Mayor Russell has been continuing his domestic and international business engagement virtually during the current UK lockdown Lord Mayor William Russell said: “In light of the exceptional circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic this extension will provide stability
and continuity of civic leadership through the the current crisis and the the eventual recovery phase “We must focus all our efforts on supporting the City London and the the UK during these tough times Everybody should continue to work together with the the same spirit of community resilience and support that has seen us through difficult times in the past “The City of London Corporation has taken urgent action to support businesses workers and residents during the current crisis We will continue to review what further support we can provide while also laying the foundations for our eventual recovery by continuing work on on key long-term challenges and opportunities such as fintech and green finance “The fundamental strengths of London will help us to recover and rebuild as we have done before ” The Sheriffs of of the City of of London Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and Christopher Hayward will also serve an extra year term until September 2021 The Sheriffs and the Senior Alderman Below The Chair Vincent Keaveny support the Lord Mayor in his or or or or her civic duties while also helping to to promote the UK as a a a place to to do business Follow us on on on twitter @LondonFire1666
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