Brian Mooney receives BEM in New Year Honours
Brian Mooney, a Member elected by the City of London Corporation, has been recognized with a British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours for his outstanding contributions to the communities of both the City of London and Coggeshall, Essex.
Brian’s journey of public service began in 1998 when he was first elected to the City Corporation’s Court of Common Council, which serves as the organization’s highest decision-making body. His initial role was to represent the Queenhithe ward. Over the years, Brian’s dedication to the City Corporation was further demonstrated as he was twice elected Chief Commoner, where he acted as an ambassador during ceremonial events and tirelessly worked to protect the rights and privileges of elected Members.
Beyond his City of London commitments, Brian has been deeply involved in his local community in Coggeshall. He played a pivotal role in establishing and leading a group of volunteer litter-pickers known as the Coggeshall Litterati. In 2023 alone, this group managed to collect nearly 700 bags of refuse from the streets, open areas, and roadsides of the town.
Brian’s impressive professional background includes a distinguished career in journalism and writing. He worked at Reuters for three decades, spanning more than 50 countries. Following his tenure at Reuters, Brian transitioned into international PR and has authored six books, along with contributing articles to prominent publications such as The Times, The Financial Times, The Tablet, and various magazines.
Expressing his gratitude for the honor, Brian Mooney, the elected Member of the City of London Corporation, stated, “I am deeply honored to receive this award, especially in recognition of my 25-year contribution to the Queenhithe ward in the City of London and the collaborative efforts of the Coggeshall Litterati.”
Apart from his civic responsibilities and writing pursuits, Brian is an avid long-distance walker and mountaineer. He holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and holds an Oxford University degree in History and French.