Election of Lord Mayor and Lunch at Painter Stainers' Hall

If you are a Liveryman, please email clerk@internationalbankers.co.uk if you would like to attend the ceremony and you will be sent a voting card. As usual, it will be a morning full of colour, pomp and pageantry. The Lord Mayor for whom you will be voting will be Alderman (and International Banker) Tim Hailes FKC JP.

The election will be followed by an informal lunch at Painter Stainers’ Hall.

Anyone from the WCIB can attend the lunch: you don't have to be intending to vote and you don't have to be a Liveryman. All are welcome!

Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

Timing for voting: to be seated by 11.45

Timing for lunch: Drinks: 13:00, Sit down 13:30 (may start later if voting overruns)

Cost: £85 inc VAT – includes drinks reception and three course lunch with wine

Location for lunch: Painter Stainers’ Hall, 9 Little Trinity Lane, EC4V 2AD

Dress code: Morning or lounge suit (men); smart outfit with optional hat (women)