Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE has been elected as the 697th Lord Mayor of London, succeeding Alderman Alastair King. She is the third woman in the City of London Corporation’s history to hold the office – and the first to use the title, Lady Mayor of the City of London.
As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, she will formally take office on Friday 7th of November at the Silent Ceremony, with the Lady Mayor’s Banquet being held later this year.
outside Common Hall at Guildhall.
On 29th September 2025, the Masters from all the Livery Companies paraded to St Lawrence Jewry for a service, before moving on to Common Hall for the Mayoral Election. Afterwards there was a reception followed by lunch at the Innholders Hall.
Liverymen Mark Herbage and Graham Puxley, joined by Mrs Rosemary Herbage, a Liveryman of The Educators.
Lady Mayor Elect Dame Susan Langley DBE has pledged to champion ‘Modern Mayoralty’.
Modern Mayoralty is a long-term, strategic approach designed to ensure the role remains relevant, resilient, and aligned with government and industry to maximise its effectiveness. This will deliver greater continuity across mayoral terms with the focus on –
Global Leadership: Maintaining London’s position as the world’s leading financial and professional services hub.
Reputation: Strengthening the standing of the Square Mile, the City Corporation, and the UK on the world stage.
Business Growth: Championing conditions that enable companies to thrive.
Social Impact: Ensuring the City makes a positive contribution to wider society and offers opportunities to all.
“The City is a fantastic place to live and work and offers the expertise, the services and the infrastructure that companies need to do business. We are still the world’s leading financial centre but we must continue to innovate and look forward not back, to drive long term prosperity for the U.K. economy.” says Lady Mayor Elect Langley, who has extensive experience in both business, civic and charitable service and has held directorships in key financial and public institutions.
Serving as a global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector, Lady Mayor Elect Langley will work with business leaders and government representatives both here and overseas to strengthen global business ties and promote opportunities for UK growth. Acting as an international spokeswoman for the City, she will seek to promote the U.K. as an attractive destination for investment.
And for those whose interest also lies with the delicious food – served on this occasion by The Cook & The Butler (whose MD is Past Master Mark Groves) – here is the menu and a couple of the dishes!
September 2025
