Agenda and minutes

Resolved – That the minutes of the Court of Aldermen held on 18^th October 2016 were correctly recorded.

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

The Court noted that due to travel disruption the Bridgemaster would make the prescribed declaration at its next meeting.

Resolved unanimously – That this Court wishes to convey to Alderman The Lord Mountevans, 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 Jeffrey’s Mayoralty, which has resulted in him travelling to more than 25 countries and numerous cities and towns within the UK, he has rigorously championed the UK’s financial and professional services sectors and spoken passionately about the role of the City and the UK as an important hub for dynamic and emerging industries. 

Drawing on his strong shipping background he has successfully promoted the maritime sector throughout the year, including the contribution that the sector has made to both the City and the UK’s economy, and he has highlighted, wherever possible, the UK’s pre-eminence in this field. His attendance as the UK’s official representative at the opening of the new Panama Canal, along with his continuing work around the Maritime Growth Study, which he had chaired at the Government’s request,  reflect his commitment to and passion for the UK’s maritime sector.

Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations at St Paul’s Cathedral and Guildhall, the State Banquet for the President of Colombia in November and many important and high-profile inward visits, including from heads of State and government, are just some of the many significant occasions that have taken place throughout the Mayoral year and have been enthusiastically hosted by the Lord Mayor.  

Jeffrey’s commitment and enthusiasm have also been unfailing in respect of his philanthropic work and his support for the Livery.  The Lord Mayor’s Appeal has supported a number of charities including JDRF and the Sea Cadets with whom the Lord Mayor has had a long association.  Throughout this busy year - in

Resolution on retirement: Gordon Warwick Haines

That in taking their leave of -

Gordon Warwick Haines

upon his retirement as Alderman for the Ward of Queenhithe, this Court desires to place on record its most sincere appreciation of the service that he has given to the City Corporation and, in particular, to this Court, over the past twelve years.

Gordon was admitted to this Court as Alderman for the Ward of Queenhithe in 2004.  A consultant to the financial services industry, and having previously been a Chairman, CEO and Director of a number of financial companies and an advisor to a variety of Government and charitable organisations, Gordon has over forty years of service in the City Financial.  Born, raised and educated in London, he has long been committed to its business, civic, cultural, sporting and charitable life. As well as being Past Master Painters-Stainer, Gordon is also a Liveryman and Renter Warden of the Horners’ Company and an Honorary Freeman of the Company of Educators.

Gordon’s commitment to ensuring the preservation of the City Corporation’s open spaces and on-going enjoyment by an increasing number of interest groups is demonstrated by his service on, and contributions to the work of a number of open spaces related committees since 2004. These include the Open Spaces, City Gardens and West Ham Park Committee; the Coulsdon Commons Consultative Committee; and the Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common Consultative Committee where he oversaw the successful implementation of the Dog Control Orders project.  Most notably, he served as Chairman of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee between 2012 and 2016, an extended and successful Chairmanship due to his passion for the City’s open spaces. 

He has also served on many of the City Corporation’s major committees and a number of outside bodies including

The Comptroller and City Solicitor reported that at a Wardmote held on 3^rd November 2016 for the election of an Alderman for the Ward of Cordwainer, Roger Gifford was duly elected as Alderman of the Ward.

Received.

The Comptroller and City Solicitor reported that at a Wardmote held on 21^st November 2016 for the election of an Alderman for the Ward of Queenhithe, Alastair John Naisbitt King was duly elected as Alderman of the Ward.

Received.

Alderman Alastair John Naisbitt King made and subscribed the declaration for the due execution of the Office and the Oath of Allegiance.

Mr Chamberlain presented the names of one hundred and seven 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                        Company

MariyahSelmi           Merchant Taylors

Application of the following to be admitted into the Freedom of this City by Servitude and in the Company named:-

Name                    Company

MariyahSelmi       Merchant Taylors

Read and agreed to.

Name                             Company

Nathan John Bray        Security Professionals

Application of the following to be admitted as a Freeman of the City in the Company named:-

Name                         Company

Nathan John Bray      Security Professionals

Read and agreed to.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE OF ALDERMEN

(i) Revised financial requirements – Formation of New Guilds and Companies

To consider a recommendation of the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen to amend the financial requirements applicable to those bodies seeking Guild, Company without Livery and Livery Company status.   

Resolved: – That-

(i) the Court of Aldermen approve the revised financial requirements applicable to those bodies seeking Guild, Company without Livery and Livery Company status;

(ii) the new requirements be applicable as of 1^st January 2017 to new bodies seeking Guild status or to those Companies that were yet to seek Livery status and had not yet acquired Company without Livery status; and

(iii) the revised financial requirements be set out in the Guidance on the Formation of New Guilds and Companies.

(ii) Emanuel Hospital - Grant Application

To consider, as Trustees of the Emanuel Hospital charity, a recommendation of the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen to approve an application seeking a grant of £500 from the charity.

Resolved:- That £500 be awarded by to the applicant “DC”.

The Town Clerk lay before the Court a letter from Alderman Julian Malins offering to surrender his Office of Alderman of the Ward of Farringdon Without.

RECEIVED.