Agenda item

(B) Applications for Hospitality – to consider three recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality.

For Decision

16 February 2017

(B) Applications for Hospitality

(i)        Reception to mark the 60^th Anniversary of the rededication of St Lawrence Jewry Church

2017 being the 60^th year since the rededication of St Lawrence Jewry Church, an approach had been made for the City Corporation to host an early evening reception following a service, planned for Wednesday 19 July, to mark the anniversary.

It was therefore recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception following the 60^th anniversary service to mark the rededication of St Lawrence Jewry, with arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters.

This would be a Committee event.

Resolved – that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception following the 60^th anniversary service to mark the rededication of St Lawrence Jewry, with arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters.

(ii)       Armed Forces Flag Day 2017

The annual Armed Forces Flag Day forms part of a week of activities across the country to raise public awareness of the contribution made by the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Flag Day was established to provide an opportunity to show support for members of the Armed Forces and Service families.

To mark the occasion and in line with previous years, it was proposed that the City Corporation host a flag-raising ceremony in Guildhall Yard during the afternoon of Thursday 22 June, followed by light refreshments in the Old Library. The event was intended to provide an opportunity for the City to show its support for the Armed Forces and raise awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who are currently serving or have previously served in the Forces.

It is therefore recommended that hospitality be granted for a flag-raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day, followed by light refreshments,  and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters.

This would be a full Court event.

Resolved – that hospitality be granted for a flag-raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day, followed by light refreshments,  and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters

(iii)      Reception to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF)

The RAF was to celebrate its centenary on 1 April 2018 and, to mark the occasion, the “RAF100” programme had been planned. This was to comprise a six-month programme of events across the UK, starting in April 2018, with a focus on commemorating the RAF’s achievements, raising its profile and promoting a better understanding of its role.

Following discussions with those planning the centenary programme, it had been proposed that the City Corporation host an early evening reception on 19 April in the Great Hall and Old Library. The reception would mark the start of a weekend of RAF focused events at Guildhall, including an aircraft display in the Guildhall Yard.

It was therefore recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters.

Resolved – that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved parameters.