10th November 2022 Fellow Liverymen In my previous bulletin, I had the happy task of recounting the sterling work of the City of London and the Livery in honouring the life and work of Her Majesty The Queen in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the summer. Since then, I have had the more sombre duty...Read More
On the 21st October 2022, Richard Hill was installed as our new Master at one of London’s historic Livery Halls – Stationers’ Hall. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Alan Hawkins and Junior Warden Stephen Boyer (pictured below). The prestigious Installation ceremony also acknowledged the role of other...Read More
Our Livery Company has become a member of the Livery Climate Action Group. The Group was set up in 2021, inspired by the City of London Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy. The strategy aims for the City to be net zero by 2040; for buildings, public spaces and infrastructure to be resilient to climate change; and...Read More
Dear Liverymen and Freemen, Following the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Master has cancelled our event at Apothecaries’ Hall on 16th September in line with the cancellation of other City events. It is an extremely sad time in our National life as we reflect upon the extraordinary life of...Read More
Our Summer newsletter features WCoBM’s new Master Andy Williamson and is packed with key events and activity since the Master’s Installation last October. With Covid restrictions lifting, our Company has been able to enjoy a number of ‘live’ events, starting with the Installation Ceremony & Dinner at Plaisterers’ Hall. This issue also features the return...Read More
The 2022 winner of WCoBM’s Caring for the Environment Award in the Supplier Member category was Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation. This award acknowledges companies or individuals in the Livery whose efforts in areas of waste management, manufacturing processes, packaging or product development have resulted in greater sustainability or resource efficiency. Polypipe was presented with...Read More
The 2022 winner of WCoBM’s Caring for the Environment Award in the Merchant Member category was Bradfords Building Supplies. This award acknowledges companies or individuals in the Livery whose efforts in areas of waste management, manufacturing processes, packaging or product development have resulted in greater sustainability or resource efficiency. —————————————————————– Bradfords has adapted to external...Read More
The Maddie Rose Campaign was set up earlier this year in the memory and celebration of the life of Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, an inspirational young woman who was dedicated to showcasing the aspirational careers in the sector she cared for so passionately. The campaign, in partnership with the Construction Youth Trust (CYT), aims to inspire diverse young...Read More
Fellow Liverymen The City of London Corporation and its Livery companies have always had a special relationship with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. I am very fortunate to be the Lord Mayor at the time of the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee – not just a once in a life-time moment, but...Read More
A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download here Read More
