Gifford was elected as Alderman for the City of London Ward of Cordwainer in 2004 and is a member of the City of London Corporation Culture Heritage and Libraries Committee; he served as Sheriff of London from 2008 to 2009.
Gifford was elected as Alderman for the City of London Ward of Cordwainer in 2004. Gifford is a member of the City of London Corporation Culture Heritage and Libraries Committee. He served as Sheriff of London from 2008 to 2009.