24 September 2008
New Sheriffs of London to take office
Friday 26 September 2008, from 12.00 noon
Guildhall Yard, London EC2
There will be a short opportunity to photograph the new Sheriffs
of London in the Guildhall Yard at approximately 12.10pm on Friday
26 September.
Alderman Roger Gifford and Mr George Gillon, both of Cordwainer
ward, will be admitted to office at the Guildhall on Friday.
Elected in June this year, they will take over from Alderman and
Sheriff Ian Luder (Castle Baynard ward) and Alderman and Sheriff
Michael Bear (Portsoken ward) three days before the new Lord Mayor
of the City is elected on Monday 29 September. The Lord Mayor Elect
will take office on Friday 7 November.
While the office of Sheriff dates back to the Middle Ages and is
of long-standing importance in the government of the City of
London, its holders also take an increasing role in supporting the
Lord Mayor and City Corporation in promoting and sustaining the
Square Mile business district, for example in meeting senior
business and political visitors from overseas.
The Sheriffs’ role also includes attending the Lord Mayor in
carrying out official duties, attending the sessions at the Central
Criminal Court in the Old Bailey and presenting petitions from the
City to Parliament at the Bar at the House of Commons.
Ends
Press enquires to Andrew Buckingham at the City of London:
andrew.buckingham@cityoflondon.gov.uk,
telephone 020 7332 1452