29 September 2009
New Lord Mayor elected for City of London
The City today elected Nick Anstee as the 682nd Lord Mayor of
the City of London, to serve from Friday 13 November (Lord Mayor’s
Show and fireworks Saturday 14 November).
Alderman Nick Anstee, who served as Sheriff of the City
2003-2004, is an eminent City figure, a senior director of the
international law firm SJ Berwin and chartered accountant with a
long-standing commitment to public service.
The annually-elected Lord Mayor is the head of the City of
London Corporation and acts during the year as global ambassador
for the whole UK-based financial services industry, typically
spending three months a year leading City business delegations
overseas – and also meeting leading overseas politicians and
business leaders visiting London’s financial community.
Lord Mayor Elect Nick Anstee’s charitable appeal Pitch Perfect
will be on behalf of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Cricket
Foundation. The aim of the Appeal is to bring musical and sporting
opportunities to young people in the disadvantaged boroughs of East
London.
Speaking after his election, Lord Mayor Elect Nick Anstee,
said:
"The financial services sector has survived the worst of the
recent crisis but key parts need reform to win back trust and make
the system more stable.
‘’London is a world leading financial centre and must continue
to take a lead on issues such as global regulatory reform.
"It is clear that the recent G20 meeting in Pittsburgh has set
an agenda for policymakers across the world. Although I do not take
office until November, I would encourage the City to continue to
engage in debate to ensure that any reforms are well-directed,
effective, proportionate and maintain the City's
competitiveness."
The Lord Mayor Elect, as he is known after today’s election,
does not take office until the Silent Ceremony, which is held in
Great Hall, Guildhall on Friday 13 November at 3pm, the day
preceding the Lord Mayor's Show (Saturday 14 November). The Lord
Mayor's Banquet, at which the Prime Minister speaks, follows on
Monday 16 November at Guildhall.
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Notes to editors
About the Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor is the annually elected Head of the City of London
which provides local government and police services for the Square
Mile, the financial and commercial heart of Britain, and is
committed to maintaining and enhancing the world-leading
international financial and business city through its policies and
services.
About the City of London Corporation
The
City of London Corporation is a uniquely diverse organisation. It
supports and promotes the City as the world leader in international
finance and business services and provides local services and
policing for those working in, living in and visiting the Square
Mile. It also provides valued services to London and the nation.
These include the Barbican Centre and the Guildhall School of Music
& Drama; the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery and London
Metropolitan Archive; a range of education provision (including
three City Academies); five Thames bridges (including Tower Bridge
and the Millennium Bridge); the Central Criminal Court at Old
Bailey; over 10,000 acres of open spaces (including Hampstead Heath
and Epping Forest), and three wholesale food markets. It is also
London’s Port Health Authority and runs the Animal Reception Centre
at Heathrow. It works in partnership with neighbouring boroughs on
the regeneration of surrounding areas and the City Bridge Trust,
which it oversees, donates more than £15m to charity annually.
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