Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Deputy Christopher Hayward, Alderman Tim Levene, Shravan Joshi, Deputy Henry Colthurst and James Tumbridge.

David Brooks Wilson noted his standing declarations in respect of any matters concerning Keltbray, Arcadis, City and Provincial Properties Ltd, Quinn Estates Ltd, Locate in Kent Ltd and Noble Wilson Ltd.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the Capital Buildings Board meeting on 21^st May 2025.

RESOLVED, that the public minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2025, be approved as an accurate record.

The following motion was then put by Charles Edward Lord, seconded by Deputy James Thomson.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY, that - the Members of the Capital Buildings Board wish to extend to:

Sir Michael Snyder

their sincere thanks and appreciation for the dedication, professionalism and commitment he had shown in all aspects of the work of the Board, and for the exemplary and diligent manner in which he had presided over proceedings during his time as Chairman of the Board and also during his time as Chairman of its predecessor committee, Capital Buildings Committee.

Throughout his time as Chairman, the Board navigated a period of significant complexity whilst working towards implementation and successful delivery on the City Corporation’s ambitious major capital programmes.   Sir Michael maintained a high level of knowledge across many different workstreams as the projects progressed, with this providing him with a level of knowledge and expertise that was necessary to ensure an appropriate level of strategic oversight, scrutiny and challenge was in place.  He always looked to ensure that the City’s interests and reputation were being held to the very highest standards and were being sufficiently protected at all times, whilst also maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering value for money for the City Corporation through providing robust financial scrutiny and challenge. 

Sir Michael provided strategic oversight and operational pragmatism, with his focussed and dedicated approach proving instrumental in overseeing, progressing and delivering on key developments and achievements during his time as Chairman.   There is no doubt his time as Chairman will leave a lasting legacy as the City Corporation successfully delivers a combined purpose built combined court facility and a City of London police headquarters for the City

Philip Woodhouse noted his intention to ask a question at the upcoming Policy & Resources Committee strategic away day, about the long-term benefit of the Board’s existence.

There was no other business.

MOTION – That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items, on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of Exempt Information, as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED – That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items, on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of Exempt Information, as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public minutes of the Capital Buildings Board meeting on 21^st May 2025.

RESOLVED, that the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2025, be approved as an accurate record.

Report of the City Surveyor.

Members considered a report of the City Surveyor concerning timing and decant options for Guildhall Yard East (GYE).

Report of the City Surveyor.

Members considered a report of the City Surveyor concerning proposals for the provision of IT as part of the Future Police Estate Programme (FPEP) and Salisbury Square Development (SSD).

Report of the City Surveyor.

Members considered a report of the City Surveyor concerning an update on the the Salisbury Square Development (SSD), RIBA Stage 5.

Report of the Chamberlain.

Members received a report of the Chamberlain regarding an overview of progress against all Major Programmes.

There were none.

There was no other business.