Agenda item

The Director of Communications and the Remembrancer to be heard.

The Director of Communications and the City Remembrancer were heard regarding recent political and parliamentary activity. The Director of Communicationsadvised Members that the London Government Dinner saw some positive engagement with wider London government stakeholders and that the London Mayor had noted in his speech his support for the City of London Corporation.

The Director noted the summary of the main changes arising out of the Labour government reshuffle, which was circulated to Members and Officers following confirmation of the final appointments, and provided an update on planned engagement with the Shadow Cabinet

The City Remembrancer noted that he would circulate a written update outside of the meeting. He noted that Lord McFall, former Chair of the Commons Treasury Committee, had raised numerous questions on the Open Spaces Bill which was currently progressing through the Lords.

The Chairman commended the work by the Remembrancer and his wider team.

A Member noted that the new Lord Chancellor would be attending a Shrieval Lunch at the Old Bailey.

Members noted the positive speech by the Leader of London Councils Claire Kober at the London Government Dinner. The Chairman added that Ms Kober had been a positive influence of the work of London Councils and London government more generally.

In response to a comment from a Member, the Director of Communications confirmed that all outgoing ministers would be receiving letters of thanks from the Corporate Affairs Team.