Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Remembrancer updating Members on the main elements of the Parliamentary Team’s activity in support of the City Corporation’s political and parliamentary engagement.

A discussion ensued concerning whether the City Corporation should take the position that the electoral rights currently held by EU citizens will not change after the UK’s withdrawal. Members were supportive of taking this position but some Members questioned the need for the City Corporation to take an official corporate position on it. After some discussion, it was agreed that our position should align with that of the Local Government Association and London Councils.

The Policy Chairman also took the opportunity to remind the Remembrancer that London Councils wished to have a conversation about the Air Quality Bill.

RESOLVED, that:-

·         The report be noted.