Shaping the Square Mile: Michael Cassidy in conversation with Lee Mallett

Talk

Wednesday 25 November 2026
18:15 - 20:15

Free

Image credit: Bini Nandra, Kreative Barn

Join us for a November Fireside Chat, with Michael Cassidy CBE in conversation with journalist Lee Mallett.

Past Planning and Policy Chairman at Guildhall, Michael Cassidy, reflects on his role in the transformation of the Square Mile from the period of early Broadgate and Canary Wharf, through his 10-year involvement on the building of the Elizabeth Line and other major London projects during his four decades in power.

Now 7 years on as Chairman of NLA, he will speak of his enthusiasm for its present ambitions and respond to questions from the audience. The brand new 2nd Edition of his book "Something in the City", with special NLA involvement, will be gifted (signed by the author) to all attending.

PROGRAMME

18:15 Guest arrivals

18:45 Discussion begins
Michael Cassidy, Chair, NLA
Lee Mallett, Director, Urbik

19:30 Audience Q&A

19:45 End of talk, networking and book signing

20:15 Event to conclude

Speaker biographies

Lee Mallett

Director , Urbik

Michael Cassidy

Chair, NLA

Free

Access

There are two ways of entering the London Centre: either up 3 steps with a handrail on either side, or via a platform lift. There are gender-neutral and accessible toilets on the lower ground floor, which can be accessed via a flight of stairs or lift.

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