New Smithfield Plans Outlined Thursday, 16 October, 2025 Smithfield Market is the largest wholesale meat market in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. There has been a livestock market on the site for over 800 years, I’ve had the pleasure working it the market for over 16 years and today I was delighted to hear the optimism in the words of the traders association about the plans for New Smithfield and the prospects for creating new real world jobs... Local News
Private Bill authorised by the City for the Markets move 17th November 2022 It’s been a long road to realise the ambition to have the Court of Common Council vote to deposit a bill in Parliament to enable moving our markets. I’m... Local NewsWestminster News
Taxi fare consultation 16th November 2022 Taxi fares consultation TfL are reviewing taxi (black cab) fares and tariffs in London and would like your views on whether they should increase taxi fares... Local News
IAPC and Government Communication 14th November 2022 Today I took part in the IAPC meeting in London. IAPC is committed to fostering democracy and the democratic process throughout the world. It bought together... Reports
Lord Mayor’s Show 12th November 2022 Today saw my Alderman for Tower Ward Nicholas Lyons parade before the people in the wonderful Lord Mayor's Show - one of the best-known annual events in London... Local News
Bond Street open for Elizabeth Line 24th October 2022 Today saw the opening of the brand-new Bond Street Elizabeth station, marking the completion of the final new station on the new railway. From today, there will... Local News
New Court and Police Centre for London 18th October 2022 I’m delighted to report that today the foundation stones for our new courts and police action were unveiled, and I’m proud to have played a small part in... Local News
Celebrating the food of London 11th October 2022 Tonight it was a pleasure to once more be part of the Markets Board celebrating our fabulous food markets. Im lucky as the Board gives me a wider appreciation... Local News
New Constable at the Tower 5th October 2022 It was wonderful as a Tower Ward Common Councilman to attend tonight’s swearing in of the new Constable of the Tower of London. The Constable of the Tower is... Local News
Trade and Services in focus at DIT 4th October 2022 It was very encouraging to hear Conor Burns MP, Minister of State for Trade Policy sharing his belief the UK will join CPTPP in the coming year, and his... Reports
