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9th November 2024 - Queenhithe Ward Club Float at the Lord Mayor's Show of the City of London
Chairman’s comments...
"I was delighted to lead a group of 49 Queenhithe Ward Club Members, family and friends in the Lord Mayor’s Show. Our float was a gorgeous horse-drawn 1911 vintage bus, which was one of the stars of the ancient Pageant. This year’s Show was especially joyful, as our President and Ward Alderman, Alastair King, DL is the new Lord Mayor. This special commemorative newsletter, includes pictures and comments from those of us who participated in the Show. We had a wonderful day! As you can see, we were dressed to impress! "
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30 September 2024 - Alastair King elected as next Lord Mayor of the City of London
Alderman Alastair King DL has today [30 September 2024] been elected as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London.
As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, he will serve as a global ambassador for the UK financial and professional services industry from Friday 8 November for a one-year term. He will succeed current Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.
The annual Lord Mayor’s Show takes place on Saturday 9 November, which will be Alderman King’s first public engagement. It will be followed by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on Monday 2 December at Guildhall.
The Lord Mayor acts as an international spokesperson for the City, leading business delegations overseas to key international markets on behalf of the UK’s financial and professional services industry.
In the role Alderman King will meet government representatives from around the world, alongside business leaders and policy makers both at home and abroad. He will work to strengthen global economic ties with the UK, identify new business opportunities, and promote the UK as a top global destination for foreign investment.
During his Mayoral year, Alderman King will champion his ‘Growth Unleashed’ theme, by promoting a revitalised, resilient, and risk-ready City. His theme will focus on challenging industry to maximise opportunities through responsible risk taking, driving the adoption of technologies, and celebrating the successes of the many diverse communities across the UK.
‘Growth Unleashed’ will look to drive growth and investment particularly in areas where the UK has a competitive advantage. As habitual early adopters of dynamic new technologies, the programme will seek to mobilise private capital to early-stage companies, productive sectors of the economy and promote pro-innovation regulation.
He will also champion the City and UK’s diverse communities by establishing new networks to bring together different communities to foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, promote growth.
Lord Mayor Elect, Alderman Alastair King DL, said:
"It is a tremendous honour to be elected as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London.
"London remains the world’s leading financial centre, but global competition is fierce. We have the expertise and talent to thrive, yet we must do more to unlock growth, equip people to innovate, and harness the remarkable dynamic diversity that makes the City exceptional. Growth Unleashed is a commitment to be bolder, think smarter and take our foot off the brake.
"The City must reignite its appetite for risk, seize our national edge in innovation, and support the productive parts of the economy. Only then can we secure our position as the world’s top financial hub."
SOURCE: Alastair King elected as next Lord Mayor of the City of London
Includes news on the club's visit to Westminster Abbey (17th Nov 2022) Christmas Carol Service (18th Dec 2022), Royal Opera House (21st Jan 2023) and Trinity House (13th March 2023)
22 March 2023 - Final section of riverside walkway completes Thames Path through City
The final piece in the jigsaw of a riverside path through the City of London has been put in place – completing the route through the Square Mile.
The covered section of the Thames Path under the Globe View apartment block has reopened for the first time in over 20 years, complete with refurbished brickwork, new lighting and ‘Instagrammable’ views of iconic riverside landmarks.
The work by the City of London Corporation also uncovered a Victorian cast iron pillar dating back to the site’s former use as a riverside warehouse where furs and leather goods were stored.
The Thames Path previously diverted inland at Queenhithe before a riverside section there was opened last year by the developers of the new Westin London City Hotel. Reopening the section under Globe View provides the final link in the chain.
Ref: https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/final-section-of-riverside-walkway-completes-thames-path-through-city
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