LCCI’s City of London Association summer reception was held in the Orangery and Courtyard of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers.
Splendid
Haberdashers have not been lucky with their buildings in the past – losing one to the Great Fire of London and another to a World War II air raid. Since 2002 they have been in West Smithfield, a splendid location for guest of honour Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE, Lady Mayor of the City of the London. LBM readers will recall that Dame Susan appeared on the front cover of the January issue, the 697th incumbent of the post, just the third woman – and the first to take the lady mayor title.
Respect
Introduced by LCCI chief executive Karim Fatehi OBE, the Lady Mayor spoke of the tremendous respect for London which had been evident on her frequent foreign mayoral visits. But the intensity of the competition was in evidence too as world cities strive to outdo each other in attracting talent and capital and exercising influence.
Safety
In their remarks the Lady Mayor and Karim Fatehi both made a point about the comparative safety of the UK capital city – something not widely appreciated as misinformation abounds. The Lady Mayor thanked London businesses for their invaluable contribution and urged them to be advocates and champions for the city that has so much to offer.
