Agenda and minutes

Resolved- That the minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded.

Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials.

Resolved unanimously - That the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to

Deputy Billy Dove OBE JP

on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for voluntary and charitable services in London.

Deputy Billy Dove JP was heard in reply.

Simon D’Olier Duckworth OBE DL

on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to Policing.

Simon D’Olier Duckworth OBE DL was heard in reply.

Chris Bilsland OBE

the recently retired Chamberlain, on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to local government finance and the City of London Corporation.

Adrian Adcock MBE

Welfare Officer of the City of London Pensioner’s Association and formerly of the City Engineer’s Department, on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for voluntary services to the City of London Corporation.

Edward Montgomery MBE DL

Secretary and representative in Northern Ireland of the Honourable The Irish Society, on his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to the community in County Londonderry.

Ken Stewart

former Detective Chief Superintendent of the City of London Police, on his recent award of the Queen’s Police Medal.

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor reported on her recent visits to North Africa, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

The Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee made a statement on the City Corporation’s activities in relation to China and that country’s importance to the City and to the UK economy.

Sundry documents were sealed with the Hospital Seal.

(A list of names, together with those of the nominators, has been separately circulated).

The Chamberlain, in pursuance of the Order of this Court, presented a list of the under-mentioned, persons who had made applications to be admitted to the Freedom of the City by Redemption:-

¬ Denotes appointed

(a) Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee (one vacancy).

                                                                                    Votes

George Marr Flemington Gillon                                   69¬

Richard David Regan, O.B.E., Deputy                        36

(b) Finance Committee (one vacancy).

                                                                                    Votes

John Douglas Chapman, Deputy                                68¬

Ann Holmes                                                                36

(c) Education Board (ten vacancies for varying terms with two places reserved for Members of the Education Strategy Working Party)

# denotes a Member of the Education Strategy Working Party

                                                                                    Votes

John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy                            30

#John Alfred Bennett, Deputy                                     64¬

Nigel Kenneth Challis, M.A., FCA, FCSI (Hons)         41

#Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst                             58¬

Dennis Cotgrove, B.A.                                    17

#The Revd. Dr. Martin Dudley                        50¬

Peter Estlin, Alderman                                                56¬

Jeffrey Richard Evans, Alderman                               58¬

Stuart John Fraser, C.B.E.                                          53¬

Ann Holmes                                                                43

Michael Hudson                                                          26

#Catherine McGuinness, M.A., Deputy                       85¬

#Virginia Rounding                                                      62¬

#William Russell, Alderman                                        74¬

#Ian Christopher Norman Seaton                               74¬

d) Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls (one vacancy for a term to expire in August 2018)

                                                                        Votes

Randall Keith Anderson                                              42

Nicholas Bensted-Smith                                              60¬

The Town Clerk reported the results of the ballot taken at the last Court as follows:-

¬ Denotes appointed

(a) Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee (one vacancy).

                                                                                    Votes

George Marr Flemington Gillon                             69¬

Richard David Regan, O.B.E., Deputy                 36

Read.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared George Gillon to be appointed on the Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee.

(b) Finance Committee (one vacancy).

                                                                                    Votes

John Douglas Chapman, Deputy                         68¬

Ann Holmes                                                              36

Read.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy John Chapman to be appointed on the Finance Committee.

(c) Education Board (ten vacancies for varying terms with two places reserved for Members of the Education Strategy Working Party)

# denotes a Member of the Education Strategy Working Party

                                                                                    Votes

John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy                                  30

#John Alfred Bennett, Deputy       (for 4 Years)             64¬

Nigel Kenneth Challis, M.A., FCA, FCSI (Hons)                       41

#Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst (for 3 Years)           58¬

Dennis Cotgrove, B.A.                                                        17

#The Revd. Dr. Martin Dudley (for 2 Years)                    50¬

Peter Estlin, Alderman (for 2 Years)                                 56¬

Jeffrey Richard Evans, Alderman (for 3 Years)              58¬

Stuart John Fraser, C.B.E. (for 2 Years)                          53¬

Ann Holmes                                                                          43

Michael Hudson                                                                  26

#Catherine McGuinness, M.A., Deputy (for 4 Years)    85¬

#Virginia Rounding (for 3 Years)                                      62¬

#William Russell, Alderman (for 4 Years)                        74¬

#Ian Christopher Norman Seaton (for 4 Years)              74¬

Read.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy John Bennett, Henry Colthurst, The Rev’d Dr Martin Dudley, Alderman Peter Estlin, Alderman Jeffrey Evans, Stuart Fraser, Deputy Catherine McGuinness, Virginia Rounding, Alderman William Russell and Ian Seaton to be appointed on the Education Board.

d) Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls (one vacancy for a term to

a) Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School (one vacancy for the balance of a term to expire in August 2016)

(No Contest)

Nomination received:-

Adam Fox McCloud Richardson

b) Bridewell Royal Hospital (two Members for the balance of terms expiring in November 2018)

(No contest)

Nominations received:-

Christopher Michael Hayward

Michael Welbank, M.B.E., Deputy

To appoint the following:-

a) Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School (one vacancy for the balance of a term to expire in August 2016 and no contest)

Nomination received:-

Adam Fox McCloud Richardson

Read.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Adam Fox McCloud Richardson to be appointed on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School for a term to expire in August 2016.

b) Bridewell Royal Hospital (two Members for the balance of terms expiring in November 2018 and no contest)

Nominations received:-

Christopher Michael Hayward

Michael Welbank, M.B.E., Deputy

Read.

The Court agreed a request from Deputy Michael Welbank to withdraw his nomination.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Christopher Hayward to be appointed on the Bridewell Royal Hospital for the term to expire in November 2018.

1)    Patrick Streeter asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee regarding the future the Smithfield General Market Site following the rejection of the latest redevelopment proposals. In reply, the Chairman pointed out that the site was now the responsibility of the leaseholders, Henderson Global Investors and whilst the City Corporation had an interest as the freeholder of the site, the developer should be given sufficient time to consider its position in light of the decision.

2)     Brian Mooney asked a question of the Chairman of the Property Investment Board regarding the protracted delay to the redevelopment of the remaining section of the Riverside Walkway, Queensbridge House. George Gillon responded in the absence of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board. He highlighted the history of the project and reasons for the delay and advised that it was now at a stage where work on site would commence shortly to enable that section of the walkway to open in 2017.

3)     Alderman Ian Luder asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee concerning Crossrail connections to Heathrow Airport and the measures being taken to address the absence of a direct route to Terminal 5.  The Chairman responded by stating that whilst the City Corporation had made representations on the matter in the past it should be referred back to Officers to investigate whether any further action could be taken.

There were no Motions.

UNESCO Memory of the World Register – Inscription for the Robert Hooke Diary held at London Metropolitan Archives

Report of the Chairman of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee

“I am delighted to announce that the City Corporation’s London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) has been successful in having a third inscription awarded for the UNESCO Memory of the World Register for one of the archives in its care.

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Memory of the World Initiative was set up in the 1990s to preserve and promote outstanding global documentary heritage.  Following this, in 2010 UNESCO started a UK Register for items with cultural significance specific to this country which complements the International Register.

The City Corporation’s London Metropolitan Archives already had two inscriptions on the Register before 2014.  These are for the 1067 William Charter, the City’s oldest archive, and the 1940-45 London County Council Bomb damage maps (all items owned by the City Corporation).   Now there is a third inscription for the diary of Robert Hooke.

Robert Hooke was a major scientific figure, at the forefront of physics, astronomy, microscopy, physiology and geology and was the first UK professional experimental scientist, appointed as Curator of Experiments to the Royal Society in 1662.  Hooke contributed greatly to the rebuilding of the City of London after the 1666 Great Fire and the Diary contains daily entries for his work as the chief City Surveyor for the rebuilding of the City, measuring and arbitrating rival property claims so that the City could quickly grow anew.  The Diary is a rich and important source for both the history of the City of London and the history of science. 

2014 European Succeed Award for the Great Parchment Book

Report of the Chairman of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee

UNESCO Memory of the World Register – Inscription for the Robert Hooke Diary held at London Metropolitan Archives

Report of the Chairman of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee

“I am delighted to announce that the City Corporation’s London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) has been successful in having a third inscription awarded for the UNESCO Memory of the World Register for one of the archives in its care.

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Memory of the World Initiative was set up in the 1990s to preserve and promote outstanding global documentary heritage.  Following this, in 2010 UNESCO started a UK Register for items with cultural significance specific to this country which complements the International Register.

The City Corporation’s London Metropolitan Archives already had two inscriptions on the Register before 2014.  These are for the 1067 William Charter, the City’s oldest archive, and the 1940-45 London County Council Bomb damage maps (all items owned by the City Corporation).   Now there is a third inscription for the diary of Robert Hooke.

Robert Hooke was a major scientific figure, at the forefront of physics, astronomy, microscopy, physiology and geology and was the first UK professional experimental scientist, appointed as Curator of Experiments to the Royal Society in 1662.  Hooke contributed greatly to the rebuilding of the City of London after the 1666 Great Fire and the Diary contains daily entries for his work as the Chief City Surveyor for the rebuilding of the City, measuring and arbitrating rival property claims so that the City could quickly grow anew.  The Diary is a rich and important source for both the history of the City of London and the history of science. 

2014 European Succeed Award for the Great Parchment Book

Report of the Chairman of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee

(Mark John Boleat)

3 July 2014

Crossrail Art Foundation

The City of London Corporation has been a strong supporter of Crossrail for nearly 25 years and considers the delivery of the Project to be vital to the future prosperity and economic success of the City, London and the UK.

In addition to making a direct contribution to Crossrail of £200m, the City Corporation has also agreed to provide matched funding from City’s Cash of half of the total estimated cost (not exceeding £3.5 million) plus up to £250, 000 towards set-up costs of delivering a Crossrail Art Strategy. To this end we have now considered proposals for the City Corporation to establish a charitable company with Crossrail Ltd. It is intended that the company should be known as the Crossrail Art Foundation and that it will provide an arms-length entity to achieve the outcomes of the Arts Strategy, including seeking donations/sponsorship from the private sector.

The arrangements for the company also include the appointment of three Members of the Court of Common Council as Members and Directors (Trustees) of the company.

A printed and circulated report is now submitted for your consideration and we commend its recommendations in relation to the establishment of a charitable company (intended to be known as the Crossrail Art Foundation) with Crossrail Ltd, the appointment of the three company Trustees and the delegations required to progress the formation of the company to you.

POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

(Mark John Boleat)

3 July 2014

Crossrail Art Foundation

The City of London Corporation has been a strong supporter of Crossrail for nearly 25 years and considers the delivery of the Project to be vital to the future prosperity and economic success of the City, London and the UK.

In addition to making a direct contribution to Crossrail of £200m, the City Corporation has also agreed to provide matched funding from City’s Cash of half of the total estimated cost (not exceeding £3.5 million) plus up to £250, 000 towards set-up costs of delivering a Crossrail Art Strategy. To this end we have now considered proposals for the City Corporation to establish a charitable company with Crossrail Ltd. It is intended that the company should be known as the Crossrail Art Foundation and that it will provide an arms-length entity to achieve the outcomes of the Arts Strategy, including seeking donations/sponsorship from the private sector.

The arrangements for the company also include the appointment of three Members of the Court of Common Council as Members and Directors (Trustees) of the company.

A printed and circulated report is now submitted for your consideration and we commend its recommendations in relation to the establishment of a charitable company (intended to be known as the Crossrail Art Foundation) with Crossrail Ltd, the appointment of the three company Trustees and the delegations required to progress the formation of the company to you.

Read and agreed to.

(Deputy John Bennett, Chief Commoner)

18 June 2014

Applications for the Use of Guildhall

In accordance with the arrangements approved by the Court on 21 June 2001 for the approval of applications for the use of Guildhall, we now inform the Court of the following applications which have been agreed to:-

HOSPITALITY WORKING PARTY OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

(Deputy John Bennett, Chief Commoner)

18 June 2014

Applications for the Use of Guildhall

In accordance with the arrangements approved by the Court on 21 June 2001 for the approval of applications for the use of Guildhall, we now inform the Court of the following applications which have been agreed to:-

Received.

It is proposed that the City of London Corporation hosts a lecture followed by a reception at Guildhall in March 2015 as part of a national programme of commemorative events planned to mark the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. These include a service in Westminster Abbey, exhibitions in Parliament and at the Tower of London, and a university conference. The commemorations are being planned in close liaison with diplomatic representatives of France and the other countries involved as allies of either side, and will be presented as an important milestone in our countries’ shared heritage.

There is a strong historical connection with the City of London and Livery Companies. The City provided the King with a loan of 10,000 marks (almost £3 million today) to fund the King’s campaign in France, receiving from him as security a gold livery collar.

The guest list would include academics, historians, diplomats, representatives from Livery Companies, the City’s Privileged Regiments, the Museum of London, students from the City Academies and schools, and Members with relevant interests.

We recommend that hospitalitybe granted and that arrangements be left in the hands of the Hospitality Working Party; the cost to be met from City’s Cash, within the approved cost parameters.

(This will be a Committee event).

B) 600^th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt

It is proposed that the City of London Corporation hosts a lecture followed by a reception at Guildhall in March 2015 as part of a national programme of commemorative events planned to mark the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. These include a service in Westminster Abbey, exhibitions in Parliament and at the Tower of London, and a university conference. The commemorations are being planned in close liaison with diplomatic representatives of France and the other countries involved as allies of either side, and will be presented as an important milestone in our countries’ shared heritage.

There is a strong historical connection with the City of London and Livery Companies. The City provided the King with a loan of 10,000 marks (almost £3 million today) to fund the King’s campaign in France, receiving from him as security a gold livery collar.

The guest list would include academics, historians, diplomats, representatives from Livery Companies, the City’s Privileged Regiments, the Museum of London, students from the City Academies and schools, and Members with relevant interests.

We recommend that hospitalitybe granted and that arrangements be left in the hands of the Hospitality Working Party; the cost to be met from City’s Cash, within the approved cost parameters.

(This will be a Committee event).

Read and agreed to.

(Deputy Michael Welbank, M.B.E.)

30 June 2014

Aldgate Highway Changes and Public Realm Improvement Project – Report of action taken under urgency procedures

In accordance with Standing Order No. 19, we report, action taken under urgency procedures concerning an ambitious project aimed at transforming the Aldgate area by the removal of the existing gyratory system and creating new vibrant public spaces and we submit a separately printed and circulated report for your information.

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Deputy Michael Welbank, M.B.E.)

30 June 2014

Aldgate Highway Changes and Public Realm Improvement Project – Report of action taken under urgency procedures

In accordance with Standing Order No. 19, we report, action taken under urgency procedures concerning an ambitious project aimed at transforming the Aldgate area by the removal of the existing gyratory system and creating new vibrant public spaces and we submit a separately printed and circulated report for your information.

Received.

(Wendy Mead)

15 July 2014

Thames Estuary Partnership

The City Corporation, in its role as London Port Health Authority (LPHA), is a partner with the charity the ‘Thames Estuary Partnership’ (TEP) with which it works closely on matters such as shellfish in the estuary and water quality of the river. The TEP undertakes a range of functions, including coordination of a projects programme, facilitation of new projects and forums for joint working, and organisation of events and workshops.

The TEP has invited the City to take on a role of Corporate Director/Trustee, but it is not the City’s usual practice to make such appointments. Rather, it is normal practice to appoint a Member of the Court of Common Council to serve in an individual capacity and these appointments are normally made by the Court of Common Council after seeking expressions of interest and by the holding of a ballot where there is more than one expression of interest.

Given the close working relationship between the City as the LPHA and the TEP, it would be advantageous for the City Corporation to maintain those links by appointing a Member to the TEP Board. Nigel Challis (a member of the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee between 2008 and 2014) has been acting as the Corporation’s representative and has indicated that he is prepared to continue to do so. Mr Challis has built up a good understanding of the TEP’s work and has made a considerable contribution to the Board.

Given the interest shown by Mr Challis in this position and his first-hand experience of the work of the TEP to date, his appointment was approved by the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee and we now recommend that approval be given to the appointment of Nigel Challis as Corporate Director/Trustee of

PORT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

(Wendy Mead)

15 July 2014

Thames Estuary Partnership

The City Corporation, in its role as London Port Health Authority (LPHA), is a partner with the charity the ‘Thames Estuary Partnership’ (TEP) with which it works closely on matters such as shellfish in the estuary and water quality of the river. The TEP undertakes a range of functions, including coordination of a projects programme, facilitation of new projects and forums for joint working, and organisation of events and workshops.

The TEP has invited the City to take on a role of Corporate Director/Trustee, but it is not the City’s usual practice to make such appointments. Rather, it is normal practice to appoint a Member of the Court of Common Council to serve in an individual capacity and these appointments are normally made by the Court of Common Council after seeking expressions of interest and by the holding of a ballot where there is more than one expression of interest.

Given the close working relationship between the City as the LPHA and the TEP, it would be advantageous for the City Corporation to maintain those links by appointing a Member to the TEP Board. Nigel Challis (a member of the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee between 2008 and 2014) has been acting as the Corporation’s representative and has indicated that he is prepared to continue to do so. Mr Challis has built up a good understanding of the TEP’s work and has made a considerable contribution to the Board.

Given the interest shown by Mr Challis in this position and his first-hand experience of the work of the TEP to date, his appointment was approved by the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee and we now recommend that approval be given to the appointment of

(James Henry George Pollard)

23 May 2014

POLICE COMMITTEE

(James Henry George Pollard)

23 May 2014

The City of London Annual Report of the Commissioner of Police 

We submit for the information of the Court, the Annual Report of the Commissioner of the City of London Police for 2013/2014 which has been separately printed and circulated.

Received.

(Charles Edward Lord, O.B.E., J.P.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

(Edward Lord)

16 May 2014

16 May 2014

Annual report

In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to monitor all complaints referred to us and to submit an annual report on our activities.  This report provides a brief synopsis of the activities undertaken by your Committee since the introduction of the new standards arrangements under the Localism Act 2011.

A printed and circulated report has therefore been submitted for your information.

Annual report

In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to monitor all complaints referred to us and to submit an annual report on our activities.  This report provides a brief synopsis of the activities undertaken by your Committee since the introduction of the new standards arrangements under the Localism Act 2011.

A printed and circulated report has therefore been submitted for your information.

Received.

Amendments to the Members’ Code of Conduct – Disclosable Interests and the Mandatory Registration of Gifts and Hospitality

In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to prepare, keep under review and monitor the City of London Corporation’s Members’ Code of Conduct and make recommendations to the Court of Common Council in respect of the adoption or revision, as appropriate, of such Code of Conduct.

Due to the nature of the organisation and the wide-ranging business undertaken by Members of the Court of Common Council, your Committee believes that a number of additional categories, which would require Members to register a broader range of non-pecuniary interests, should be introduced.  As there are a broad range of organisations in which City of London Members are involved, the Code of Conduct and the Members’ Declarations should therefore better reflect the nature and business of the City of London Corporation, particularly where there might be a perception of influence being exerted.  In reaching its decision, this Committee has taken into account the previous Standards regime, whereby Members were expected to register a more substantial list of membership bodies.  The Committee also reflected on practice across local authorities and noted that some, including some London Boroughs, had retained similar provisions in their Codes of Conduct. 

This Committee believes that transparency and the disclosure of relevant interests should be the guiding principle and therefore recommends the inclusion of an additional number of categories which would require Members to register a broader range of non-pecuniary interests.  In respect of gifts and hospitality, your Committee believes that a mandatory registration regime is required given the circumstances at the City of London Corporation and the extent of gifts and hospitality offered to Members and Co-opted Members.  With regards to the threshold for registration, your

17 B) Amendments to the Members’ Code of Conduct – Disclosable Interests           and the Mandatory Registration of Gifts and Hospitality

In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to prepare, keep under review and monitor the City of London Corporation’s Members’ Code of Conduct and make recommendations to the Court of Common Council in respect of the adoption or revision, as appropriate, of such Code of Conduct.

Due to the nature of the organisation and the wide-ranging business undertaken by Members of the Court of Common Council, your Committee believes that a number of additional categories, which would require Members to register a broader range of non-pecuniary interests, should be introduced.  As there are a broad range of organisations in which City of London Members are involved, the Code of Conduct and the Members’ Declarations should therefore better reflect the nature and business of the City of London Corporation, particularly where there might be a perception of influence being exerted.  In reaching its decision, this Committee has taken into account the previous Standards regime, whereby Members were expected to register a more substantial list of membership bodies.  The Committee also reflected on practice across local authorities and noted that some, including some London Boroughs, had retained similar provisions in their Codes of Conduct. 

This Committee believes that transparency and the disclosure of relevant interests should be the guiding principle and therefore recommends the inclusion of an additional number of categories which would require Members to register a broader range of non-pecuniary interests.  In respect of gifts and hospitality, your Committee believes that a mandatory registration regime is required given the circumstances at the City of London Corporation and the extent of gifts and hospitality offered to Members and Co-opted Members.  With regards to the threshold for

(Catherine McGuinness, Deputy)

24 June 2014

Appointment of Governors - City Academy, Hackney and City of London Academy Southwark

On 24 June 2014, your Education Board considered issues relating to the appointment of governors at the City Academy Hackney and the City of London Academy Southwark. Nigel Challis CC was appointed as a governor (with the approval of the Community and Children’s Services Committee) on an interim basis to the Board at City Academy, Hackney in November 2013. This interim arrangement has proved a success and both the co-sponsor KPMG and the wider Board of the City Academy, Hackney are keen to confirm the appointment of Nigel Challis as the third City appointed governor on the Academy Board of Governors to ensure his skills and expertise are retained. The Education Board therefore recommend the appointment of Nigel Challis to the City Academy, Hackney Board of Governors for a full term of 4 years.

The Board also considered the appointment of a City appointed Governor to the Board of the City of London Academy Southwark. A vacancy exists following the resignation of an existing City of London appointed governor and the recent expansion of City of London Academy Southwark into a Multi Academy Trust with Redriff Primary School. The Education Board considered the expression of interest of Simon Atkinson, a candidate identified by the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the City of London Academy Southwark. Simon Atkinson is Deputy Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI, an organisation that has close links to the Academy. The Education Board therefore recommend the appointment of Simon Atkinson to the Board of Governors of the City of London Academy Southwark.

EDUCATION BOARD

(Catherine McGuinness, Deputy)

24 June 2014

Appointment of Governors - City Academy, Hackney and City of London Academy Southwark

On 24 June 2014, your Education Board considered issues relating to the appointment of governors at the City Academy Hackney and the City of London Academy Southwark. Nigel Challis CC was appointed as a governor (with the approval of the Community and Children’s Services Committee) on an interim basis to the Board at City Academy, Hackney in November 2013. This interim arrangement has proved a success and both the co-sponsor KPMG and the wider Board of the City Academy, Hackney are keen to confirm the appointment of Nigel Challis as the third City appointed governor on the Academy Board of Governors to ensure his skills and expertise are retained. The Education Board therefore recommend the appointment of Nigel Challis to the City Academy, Hackney Board of Governors for a full term of 4 years.

The Board also considered the appointment of a City appointed Governor to the Board of the City of London Academy Southwark. A vacancy exists following the resignation of an existing City of London appointed governor and the recent expansion of City of London Academy Southwark into a Multi Academy Trust with Redriff Primary School. The Education Board considered the expression of interest of Simon Atkinson, a candidate identified by the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the City of London Academy Southwark. Simon Atkinson is Deputy Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI, an organisation that has close links to the Academy. The Education Board therefore recommend the appointment of Simon Atkinson to the Board of Governors of the City of London Academy Southwark.

Read and agreed to.

“That the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of a matter linked to hospitality which has already been agreed and which falls under paragraph 100A(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 relating to confidential information that would be disclosed in breach of an obligation of confidence by a department of Her Majesty’s government?”

Exclusion of the Public.

Resolved - That the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of a matter linked to hospitality which has already been agreed and which falls under paragraph 100A(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 relating to confidential information that would be disclosed in breach of an obligation of confidence by a department of Her Majesty’s government:-

Summary of Exempt Items Considered Whilst the Public were Excluded

An Address of Welcome to be given to a visiting Head of State was considered and agreed unanimously.

The meeting commenced at 1pm and ended at 2.45pm.