At Christmas time, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of the remarkable community that is the City of London. This is a place defined not only by its history and global reach, but by the people and institutions who give it life every day. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

City Giving Day 2025 is launched! Everyone can get involved. Please do. Register your business and find out more here. Piccies with Lord Mayor’s Appeal Trustee Tangy C Morgan and Nigel Phillips of Midrex UK who are based in the great ward of Bridge! linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

The Great Hall was filled with the joy of dance this morning for the national media launch of Let’s Dance. A great pleasure to co-host with Angela Rippon CBE and welcome some amazing dance groups and the strictly stars to Guildhall. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

Yesterday morning I visited HMP Feltham with the Prison Advice & Care Trust. Young people on remand do not have access to interventions which are programs and activities to help people change their behaviors and attitudes to reduce reoffending. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

The latest in the podcast series shines a light on a disease that is still prevalent in many parts of the world impacting lives and which doesn’t get many headlines and how footwear costing £6 can transform lives. open.spotify.com/episode/0lZ…

City Prostate Cancer Screening Day 📅 Date: Friday 11th October 2024 Time: Timed Slots between 0900 and 1400 We are unable to do walk ins. 📍 Location: Apothecaries Hall, Black Friars Lane, Blackfriars, EC4V 6EJ 💷 Reduced Rate: Only £35 linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

Half way round the 8 mile walk with some sustenance at Pewterers Hall. Not too late to donate via this link. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

Our Royal Patron of the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. I wrote to His Royal Highness on behalf of the Compamy with loyal greetings and best wishes. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

I’m doing a sponsored walk with the Upper Warden of around 8.5 miles in full regalia, visiting Livery Halls to raise funds for The Pattenmakers Company Charitable Fund Monday 2 September 2024 linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

You might have seen the news recently about Banksy artworks appearing across London. One of them is here in the City. Two of them have already been removed from public display, one stolen, so we've relocated the City Banksy to Guildhall yard. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

As Chair of Partnership for Young London great to meet with young people from across London yesterday to discuss how better opportunities can be available to all to be their very best and realise their full potential. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

A great pleasure to meet His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the banquet held in his honour at Guildhall last night. We have historic ties between the City, the UK and Japan. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

The case to allow black cabs full access to Bank junction passed by the Court of Common Council 73% to 27%. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

We have today voted 73% to 27% to allow taxis to access Bank Junction for a trial period with the change expected to come into effect in Spring 2025 if not sooner, provided Transport for London approve the proposal. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

My colleague James St John Davis is fundraising for Swaziland Charitable Trust. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

A great pleasure to represent the The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers as Master with the Mistress Pattenmaker Kevin Bradford at HM the King’s garden party today at Buckingham Palace. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…

A pleasure to represent the WC of Pattenmakers at the unveiling of a new blue plaque at Furniture Makers’ Hall in the City to mark the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the RNLI. linkedin.com/posts/kbottomle…