Agenda and minutes

Court of Aldermen - Tuesday, 8th December, 2015 12.30 pm

Venue: Aldermen's Court, Mezzanine Floor, West Wing, Guildhall

Contact: Lorraine Brook
tel. no.: 020 7332 1409 Email: lorraine.brook@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Items

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Question - That the minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded?

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Minutes:

Resolved – That the minutes of the Court of Aldermen held on 8 September 2015 were correctly recorded.

The minutes of the Court of Common Council were laid upon the table of the Court.

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To pass a Vote of Thanks to the late Lord Mayor

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Minutes:

Resolved unanimously – That this Court wishes to convey to –

Alderman Alan Colin Drake Yarrow

its sincere appreciation and thanks for the distinguished manner in which he has carried out the demanding role of Lord Mayor of the City of London during the past year.

Throughout his Mayoralty, Alan has worked tirelessly to promote the City as a financial and professional services centre, both at home and overseas, championing throughout his motto for the year - Creating Wealth, Giving Time, Supporting People. His efforts have successfully informed a number of key initiatives aimed at promoting a better understanding of the positive role played by the financial and professional services industry and the City Giving Day has been an integral part of this, showcasing the wider social benefit generated by the extensive Corporate Social Responsibility and community involvement of City firms.

An extensive overseas programme during his time in Office, which resulted in the Lord Mayor visiting more than 25 countries, to regions including the Gulf, Latin America and Asia. This programme has succeeded in fostering bilateral trade and good will, identifying commercial opportunities and, notably, deepening Commonwealth bonds – one of the key themes of the Mayoralty.

In addition to the overseas programme, Alan has also worked hard to support the financial and professional services industry in the United Kingdom with visits to a number of UK cities and the hosting of a number of inward visitors at Mansion House; as well as the very successful State Visits and Banquets for the Presidents of Mexico and China. Such a wide programme has placed huge demands on the Lord Mayor but he has met this challenge unfailingly, with good sense and good humour at all times.

Alan’s commitment and enthusiasm have also been unfailing in respect of his philanthropic work

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Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials etc.

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Minutes:

Resolution on retirement: The Commissioner, City of London Police

Resolved unanimously – That on the occasion of his retirement from the City of London Corporation, this Court wishes to express to Adrian Leppard, holder of the Queen’s Police Medal, its sincere appreciation of his services to the City of London Police and the public he serves.

The Court recognises his success in delivering an efficient and effective Police Service to the Square Mile and, in particular, the achievements that have been made in the area of Economic Crime, including leading the national efforts to combat fraud. Members of this Court have benefited from and much appreciated the close support he has given them and will miss his shrewd guidance and considerate assistance.

In thanking him for his service over the past five years, this Court offers him and his partner very good wishes for the future.

The Commissioner replied in suitable terms.

Congratulatory resolution: Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal Q.C.

Resolved unanimously - That on the occasion of her appointment as Secretary General of the Commonwealth, this Court wishes to express to Alderman Baroness Patricia Scotland of Asthal QC, its sincere congratulations and very good wishes for the future.

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The Comptroller & City Solicitor to report the result of the Wardmote held on 2nd December 2015 for the election of an Alderman for the Ward of Walbrook

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Minutes:

The Comptroller & City Solicitor reported that at a Wardmote held on 2^nd December 2015 for the election of an Alderman for the Ward of Walbrook, John Garbutt was duly re-elected as Alderman of the Ward.

Received.

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Mr Chamberlain's list of applicants for the Freedom of the City:-

Name	Occupation		Address		Company
Nicholas Laurence Boswell		a Data Planner		Foxgrove Road, Beckenham, Kent		Paviors
Helen Rosemary Woodruffe-Burton		a Professor		Galgate, Lancaster		Marketors
Laura Cicely Caldecott		a Teacher		Castlenau, Richmond		Cordwainers
Michelle Rae		a Lecturer		Cramond, Edinburgh		Framework Knitters
Jacqueline Dawn Bonfield		a Charity Chief Executive		The Orchard, Codicote, Hertfordshire		Engineers
David John Harber		a Sundial Maker		Church Road, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxfordshire		Clockmakers
Dr Peter Henry Lowry Aitken		a Consultant Psychiatrist		BudleighSalterton, Devon		Barbers
James Clowes		a Farrier		Whetstone, Leicestershire		Farriers
Bruce Downing Sargent		an Investment Manager		Darien, Connecticut, United States of America		Gunmakers
Steven Hill		a Hackney Carriage Driver		Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire		Hackney Carriage Drivers
Edward James Hugh Wontner		a Student		Flowers Green, Herstmonceux, East Sussex		Feltmakers
Thomas James Wood		a Research Scientist		Abingdon, Oxfordshire		Founders
Alan Keith Pennington		a Software Company Director		Misbourne Avenue, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross , Buckinghamshire		Marketors
Wei Sun		a Consultant		South Croydon, Surrey		International Bankers
George Thomson Wilson		a Marine Engineer		Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex		Ironmongers
Roger Griggs		a Communications Director		Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire		Wheelwrights
KaanKartal Jones		a Banker		Islington		World Traders
Helen Jane Jones		a Weapons Engineer		Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset		Gunmakers
Adam Luke Robinson		a Project Manager		Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire		Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers
Simon Richard Petitt		a Royal Navy Officer		Shirrell Heath, Hampshire		Shipwrights
Paul John Day		a Service Manager		Guildford, Surrey		Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers
Thomas Albert Meyer-Mallorie		an Investment Manager		Westminster		Farriers
Rupert Alexander James Wall		a Solicitor		Hook Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey		Solicitors
Jacqueline Ann Martin		an Author		Sevonoaks, Kent		Makers of Playing Cards
Anna Elizabeth Locker		an Electrical Company Chairman, retired		Fish Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire		Feltmakers
Sonja Edwina Jenkins		a Psychologist		Bells Yew Green Road, Frant, Near Tunbridge

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Minutes:

Mr Chamberlain presented the names of one hundred and thirty-five persons to be made free of this City, and it is Ordered that they be admitted into the Freedom of this City accordingly, as follows:-

Name	Occupation	Address	Company
Nicholas Laurence Boswell	a Data Planner	Foxgrove Road, Beckenham, Kent	Paviors
Helen Rosemary Woodruffe-Burton	a Professor	Galgate, Lancaster	Marketors
Laura Cicely Caldecott	a Teacher	Castlenau, Richmond	Cordwainers
Michelle Rae	a Lecturer	Cramond, Edinburgh	Framework Knitters
Jacqueline Dawn Bonfield	a Charity Chief Executive	The Orchard, Codicote, Hertfordshire	Engineers
David John Harber	a Sundial Maker	Church Road, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxfordshire	Clockmakers
Dr Peter Henry Lowry Aitken	a Consultant Psychiatrist	BudleighSalterton, Devon	Barbers
James Clowes	a Farrier	Whetstone, Leicestershire	Farriers
Bruce Downing Sargent	an Investment Manager	Darien, Connecticut, United States of America	Gunmakers
Steven Hill	a Hackney Carriage Driver	Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire	Hackney Carriage Drivers
Edward James Hugh Wontner	a Student	Flowers Green, Herstmonceux, East Sussex	Feltmakers
Thomas James Wood	a Research Scientist	Abingdon, Oxfordshire	Founders
Alan Keith Pennington	a Software Company Director	Misbourne Avenue, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross , Buckinghamshire	Marketors
Wei Sun	a Consultant	South Croydon, Surrey	International Bankers
George Thomson Wilson	a Marine Engineer	Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex	Ironmongers
Roger Griggs	a Communications Director	Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire	Wheelwrights
KaanKartal Jones	a Banker	Islington	World Traders
Helen Jane Jones	a Weapons Engineer	Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset	Gunmakers
Adam Luke Robinson	a Project Manager	Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire	Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers
Simon Richard Petitt	a Royal Navy Officer	Shirrell Heath, Hampshire	Shipwrights
Paul John Day	a Service Manager	Guildford, Surrey	Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers
Thomas Albert Meyer-Mallorie	an Investment Manager	Westminster	Farriers
Rupert Alexander James Wall	a Solicitor	Hook Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey	Solicitors
Jacqueline Ann Martin

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Freeman in Company

Application of the following Freeman to be recorded in the Company named:-

Name Company

Brian George Simpson Blacksmiths

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Minutes:

Application of the following Freeman to be recorded in the Company named:-

Name Company

Brian George Simpson Blacksmiths

Read and agreed to.

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