Tradition and innovation once more in partnership

Today I went to Common Hall at Guildhall  for the purpose of electing the Lord Mayor . It was spectacular . All the gowns , uniforms , hats , bonnets and badges made a very colourful occasion .It really brings home the tradition of the City . Alderman  Roger  Gifford was elected . Congratulations ! He will be very good - I heard him speak at the Paviors dinner - check one of my earliest blogs. But I was also fascinated by the Report of the Livery Committee  . It recommended that the practices of the City be brought up to date in respect of the election and appointment of auditors of Chamberlain's and Bridgemasters' accounts . There was no hint that ....things had been done differently in the past and so change was not appropriate . We can all learn from this and if there are things in our Company which need improving, we should not flinch and we should follow the lead of the Livery Committee and Common Hall .