New City of London Sheriffs to take office
Friday 28 September 2007, from midday
Guildhall Yard, London EC2
There will be a short opportunity to photograph the new Sheriffs
in the Guildhall Yard at approximately 12.30pm on Friday 28
September. Please arrive by 12.15pm.
The new Sheriffs of the City of London, Alderman Ian Luder
(Castle Baynard) and Alderman Michael Bear (Portsoken) will be
admitted to office at the Guildhall on Friday 28 September.
Elected in June, the two Sheriffs will take over from Sheriff
Alderman David Lewis and Sheriff Richard Regan three days before
the new Lord Mayor of the City is elected on Monday 1 October.
The office of Sheriff dates back to the Middle Ages and is of
long-standing importance in the government of the City of London
which now focuses on promoting and sustaining the Square Mile
business district. The Sheriffs’ role 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.
The admission of Sheriffs takes place before the election of the
new Lord Mayor (who will take office on 9 November) as the Sheriffs
take a key role in supervising the election.
Press enquires to Michelle Logie at the City of London:
0207 332 3450
michelle.logie@cityoflondon.gov.uk