Sir Merrick Cockell
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LPFA commits additional £50m to The London Fund as it makes its first investment. This comes as the Fund makes its debut investment in Delancey and Oxford Residential’s DOOR S.L.P. (“DOOR”) bit.ly/2PwPZy3 #thelondonfund #lpfa #DOOR #investment #ESG #London #LGPS












In the face of one of the most challenging markets in living memory, local government desperately needs access to a diverse range of funding tools, to allow councils to provide vital local services. The UKMBA can help. Contact us here ukmba.org/ukmba-intro/ #localgov.

Great to speak to @RI_News_Alert on our plans for the launch of an ESG bond for local councils – more info: responsible-investor.com/articles/esg-b… #ESGbonds #localgov

High demand for our 40-year bond with @LancashireCC in the secondary market – with a GBP70k block traded at 68bp over the gilt. Favourable rates for councils aiming to raise funds through capital markets. Contact the UKMBA for more info ukmba.org/ukmba-intro/ #localgov



Everyone can #AskHerToStand. 7 years ago @Sir_MRC asked me if I had plans to stand. I told him, “down the line, after a family, maybe in my fifties.” I’ve come a long way since then. Sir Merrick planted the thought & has supported me all the way. Thank you. #SignUpToStand

No kid should go hungry. We're supporting @MarcusRashford and providing pupils in the borough with free school meals over half term. Almost 3,300 youngsters will receive £15 vouchers to cover the cost of meals. More: rbkc.gov.uk/newsroom/all-c… #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY

My career choices. Either Spud 'Your leisure is my pleasure' from Trainspotting, Lee Majors from The Fall Guy or Ben Stiller from Night at The Museum. If only I'd seen a careers adviser all those years ago....
