Agenda item

Report of the Director of Communications.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Director of Communications updating Members on key elements of the Corporate Affairs team’s activity in support of the City Corporation’s external political engagement and corporate communications.

The Chairman of Markets requested that he be updated, in future, when the Policy Chairman talks to Leaders of London Boroughs on the City Corporation’s vision and strategy for markets consolidation. It was made clear that the borough relationships are maintained by the Policy Chairman but that the Chairman of Markets should have been made aware of the meeting.

In addition, there was a discussion following the headlines of the City AM article that morning of handling the media when it misreports the City Corporation’s messaging. Members were in support of the Director of Communications view, which was to take a tactical approach and not necessarily complain every time. Although there was agreement that there could be further thought into whether a simple tweet might help correct the City Corporation’s position.

RESOLVED, that:

·         The report be noted.