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Introduction of newly-elected Members Minutes:
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Question - That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded? PDF 455 KB Minutes: Resolved - That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded. |
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Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials Minutes: Resolved unanimously – that the sincere congratulations of this Court be offered to:
Tessa, Lady Brewer O.B.E
Formerly Lady Mayoress of the City, on her recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for civic and community services in London. |
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The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor's report on overseas visits. Minutes: The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor reported on his recent overseas visits to Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka, as well as recent domestic visits to Guernsey and Bournemouth. |
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Statement from the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee. Minutes: The Chairman the Policy and Resources Committee made a statement on the housing situation in London and on the City Corporation’s role in helping to address this issue. |
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Docquets for the Hospital Seal. Minutes: There were no documents to be sealed. |
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List of applicants for the Freedom of the City: PDF 100 KB (A list of names, together with those of the nominators, has been separately circulated).
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To report action taken in approving an application for the Freedom of the City of London under urgency procedures on behalf of the Court of Common Council as there was insufficient time for the Court approval to be obtained in the usual way:
(B) To report action taken in approving an application for the Freedom of the City of London under urgency procedures on behalf of the Court of Common Council as there was insufficient time for the Court approval to be obtained in the usual way:
To Andrej Kiska, Engineer and Philanthopist; being nominated by Sir Gavyn Arthur, Citizen and Gardner and by Sir Anthony Bailey, Citizen and Loriner. Urgent approval was granted as Mr Kiska, now also the President of the Slovak Republic, was due to be in London on 23 June and it was considered sensible to expedite the approval to allow the Ceremony to coincide with his visit.
Minutes: The Court noted action taken in approving one application for the Freedom of the City of London under urgency procedures:
To Andrej Kiska, Engineer and Philanthropist; being nominated by Sir Gavyn Arthur, Citizen and Gardner and by Sir Anthony Bailey, Citizen and Loriner. Urgent approval was granted as Mr Kiska, now also the President of the Slovak Republic, was due to be in London on 23 June and it was considered sensible to expedite the approval to allow the Ceremony to coincide with his being in the country.
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Minutes: Resolutions of the Annual Wardmotes:-
From the Ward of Cripplegate, Within and Without “That in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the Exhibition space underneath Breton House by the London Film School, this Wardmote requests that the City of London Corporation ensures that residents are provided with an appropriate dedicated place of refuge to which they can retreat at times of severe disruption due to noise and vibration.”
Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Barbican Residential Committee for consideration and any necessary action.
From the Ward of Dowgate “That this Wardmote finds it unacceptable that any residents or businesses in the City should be unable to access fast Broadband connectivity without significant cost and urges the City of London Corporation to work towards the extension of cost efficient Superfast Broadband throughout the City as soon as possible”.
Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Policy and Resources Committee for consideration and any necessary action.
From the Ward of Farringdon Within “It is a matter of considerable concern that, over the past few years, residents of Cloth Fair have been disturbed nearly every night of the week by vehicles- principally black cabs – parking outside their houses for several hours at a time. Disturbance and nuisance are caused by idling engines, doors slamming, conversations between drivers, and coming and going of drivers (to the nearby 24-hour café), and by some people using the alleyways and porches around Cloth Fair as spaces to urinate in. This is a narrow street, with residents’ rooms – including bedrooms- being very close to the carriageway, and undisturbed sleep is impossible in these conditions. The fact that the parking in Cloth Fair is currently governed by single yellow lines, allowing parking between 7pm and 7am, has made |
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The Remembrancer's report of measures introduced into Parliament which may have an effect on the services provided by the City Corporation.
(The text of the measure and the explanatory notes may be obtained from the Remembrancer’s office.)
Minutes: The Remembrancer reported on one measure introduced by Parliament which might have an effect on the services provided by the City Corporation as follows:-.
(The text of the measure and the explanatory notes may be obtained from the Remembrancer’s office.)
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The Town Clerk to report the result of a ballot taken at the last Court, viz:-
Policy and Resources Committee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2016).
¬ denotes appointed. Votes John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy 3 Alistair Michael Moss, Deputy 40 Jeremy Lewis Simons, M.Sc. 46¬
Minutes: The Town Clerk reported the results of the ballots taken at the last Court as follows:-
Policy and Resources Committee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2016).
¬ denotes appointed. Votes John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy 3 Alistair Michael Moss, Deputy 40 Jeremy Lewis Simons, M.Sc. 46¬
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Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Jeremy Simons to be appointed to the Policy and Resources Committee for the balance of a term expiring in April 2016.
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To appoint the following:- a) One Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School, for a four year term expiring in July 2019.
Nominations received:- Ann Holmes
b) Two Members on the Local Government Pensions Board, for terms expiring in April 2019.
Nominations received:- Ian David Luder, J.P., B.Sc.(Econ.), Alderman James Richard Tumbridge
Minutes: The Court proceeded to consider appointments to the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School and the Local Government Pensions Board.
a) One Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School, for a four year term expiring in July 2019.
Nominations received:- Ann Holmes
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Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Ann Holmes to be appointed to the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School.
b) Two Members on the Local Government Pensions Board, for terms expiring in April 2019.
Nominations received:- Ian David Luder, J.P., B.Sc.(Econ.), Alderman James Richard Tumbridge
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Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alderman Ian Luder and James Tumbridge to be appointed to the Local Government Pensions Board.
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QUESTIONS Minutes: Use of the title “City of London” Patrick Streeter asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee concerning the use of the title “The City of London.”
In response, the Chairman reassured Members that both he and other City Corporation spokesmen currently did and would continue to endeavour to make clear whether they were referring to the Square Mile, the Financial Services industry of London and the UK, or indeed the City Corporation itself, depending on the context.
Provision of Primary School Places Deputy Joyce Nash asked a question of the Chairman of the Community & Children’s Services Committee concerning the provision of primary school places in the City.
In response, the Chairman advised Members of the work which had been planned to expand the Sir John Cass Primary School. Unfortunately however, the School’s Foundation had recently decided not to allow the expansion of the School on the current site, despite previous indications that they were supportive of the proposals. Clarification was being sought as to the rationale for this decision, with no reason having yet been forthcoming.
In response to a question from John Fletcher, who was also a Governor of the School, the Chairman expressed his frustrations and surprise at the Foundation’s decision, echoing Mr Fletcher’s concerns.
In response to a question from Mark Boleat, the Chairman agreed that it would be appropriate for his Committee to commission independent advice on this matter and advise on possible ways forwards. He also gratefully noted the offer from the Finance and Policy and Resources Committees to fund this research.
European Union Mark Wheatley asked a question of the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee concerning polling undertaken around Britain’s membership of the European Union.
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MOTIONS Minutes: There were no motions. |
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Awards and Prizes Minutes: There was no report. |
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE PDF 272 KB (Mark John Boleat) 11 June 2015 Amendment to Standing Order No.63 The purpose of this report is to propose the amendment of Standing Order 63 regarding Disciplinary Action to comply with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (the 2015 Regulations).
This Standing Order currently sets out the process by which disciplinary action can be taken in respect of the Town Clerk, the City of London Corporation’s Monitoring Officer or the Chamberlain. The 2015 Regulations amend this process such that it now only covers dismissal, rather than any discipline, and no longer requires the relevant authority (the Court of Common Council in this instance) to follow a recommendation of a designated independent person. Investigations into dismissal of one of the three designated officers should therefore be conducted by a disciplinary panel, and a decision agreed by a vote of the Court of Common Council.
A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend you agree the changes to standing orders set out therein.
Minutes: (Mark John Boleat) 11 June 2015 Amendment to Standing Order No.63 The purpose of this report is to propose the amendment of Standing Order 63 regarding Disciplinary Action to comply with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (the 2015 Regulations).
This Standing Order currently sets out the process by which disciplinary action can be taken in respect of the Town Clerk, the City of London Corporation’s Monitoring Officer or the Chamberlain. The 2015 Regulations amend this process such that it now only covers dismissal, rather than any discipline, and no longer requires the relevant authority (the Court of Common Council in this instance) to follow a recommendation of a designated independent person. Investigations into dismissal of one of the three designated officers should therefore be conducted by a disciplinary panel, and a decision agreed by a vote of the Court of Common Council.
A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend you agree the changes to standing orders set out therein.
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HOSPITALITY WORKING PARTY OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Deputy Billy Dove, O.B.E., J.P., Chief Commoner) Minutes:
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Applications for the Use of Guildhall 19 May 2015 (A) Applications for the Use of Guildhall In accordance with the arrangements approved by the Court on 21 June 2001 for the approval of applications for the use of Guildhall, we now inform the Court of the following applications which have been agreed to:-
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Application for Hospitality: 70th Anniversary of the United Nations 19 May 2015 (B) 70th Anniversary of the United Nations It is proposed that that the City of London Corporation host an early evening reception at Guildhall on Friday 9th October 2015 at the conclusion of a panel discussion to mark the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations.
This event will provide an opportunity for the City to mark the anniversary with guests including diplomats, government and UN officials, policy-makers, academics, City business representatives, representatives from the City’s schools and academies and Members with relevant interests.
We recommend that appropriate hospitality be granted and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; the cost to be met from City’s Cash and within the approved cost parameters.
This would be a Committee event.
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(Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick) 12 May 2015 Revenues Court and Tribunal Appearances – Authorisation for officers to represent the Corporation Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that any Member or officer of a local authority who is authorised by that authority shall be entitled to prosecute or defend or to appear in proceedings before a Magistrates’ Court. This report seeks approval to update the authorisations given to officers in respect of the administration of non-domestic rates, council tax and miscellaneous income, following a number of staff changes; a separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend it be approved accordingly. Minutes: (Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick) 12 May 2015 Revenues Court and Tribunal Appearances – Authorisation for officers to represent the Corporation Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that any Member or officer of a local authority who is authorised by that authority shall be entitled to prosecute or defend or to appear in proceedings before a Magistrates’ Court. This report seeks approval to update the authorisations given to officers in respect of the administration of non-domestic rates, council tax and miscellaneous income, following a number of staff changes; a separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend it be approved accordingly.
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PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PDF 357 KB (Michael Welbank, M.B.E) 14 April 2015 Updates to Scheme of Delegation in relation to changes to statutory powers and minor material amendments The Court of Common Council has delegated to your Planning and Transportation Committee responsibility for the City’s local planning authority functions. To facilitate the carrying out and administration of these functions, some of these functions have been further delegated to Chief Officers, as set out in the Scheme of Delegations approved by Court of Common Council on 1 May 2014 and updated on 1 December 2014. Recent modifications to the conservation area regime and the introduction of Lead Local Flood Authority functions and Sustainable Urban Drainage responsibilities have given rise to further delegation issues.
Your Committee therefore seeks approval to amend the Scheme of Delegation in respect of the Lead Local Flood Authority functions. A printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the amendments to the Scheme of Delegation as set out. Minutes: (Michael Welbank, M.B.E) 14 April 2015 Updates to Scheme of Delegation in relation to changes to statutory powers and minor material amendments The Court of Common Council has delegated to your Planning and Transportation Committee responsibility for the City’s local planning authority functions. To facilitate the carrying out and administration of these functions, some of these functions have been further delegated to Chief Officers, as set out in the Scheme of Delegations approved by Court of Common Council on 1 May 2014 and updated on 1 December 2014. Recent modifications to the conservation area regime and the introduction of Lead Local Flood Authority functions and Sustainable Urban Drainage responsibilities have given rise to further delegation issues.
Your Committee therefore seeks approval to amend the Scheme of Delegation in respect of the Lead Local Flood Authority functions. A printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the amendments to the Scheme of Delegation as set out.
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COMMUNITY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES COMMITTEE PDF 156 KB (Dhruv Patel) 8 May 2015 Corporate Parenting Strategy The Court of Common Council is recommended to receive the Corporate Parenting Strategy which highlights the important responsibility of all Members as corporate parents to the children who are in or who have left the City’s care. The Strategy sets out how the City will fulfil its commitment and ensure that children and young people have the support, care and encouragement to reach their full potential. This includes the City’s Pledge to its children looked after and care leavers, which has been identified through consultation with children and young people in or leaving care.
Minutes: (Dhruv Patel) 8 May 2015 Corporate Parenting Strategy The Court of Common Council is recommended to receive the Corporate Parenting Strategy which highlights the important responsibility of all Members as corporate parents to the children who are in or who have left the City’s care. The Strategy sets out how the City will fulfil its commitment and ensure that children and young people have the support, care and encouragement to reach their full potential. This includes the City’s Pledge to its children looked after and care leavers, which has been identified through consultation with children and young people in or leaving care.
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STANDARDS COMMITTEE PDF 258 KB (Charles Edward Lord, O.B.E., J.P.) 15 May 2015 Standards Committee Annual Report In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to monitor all complaints referred to us and to submit an annual report on our activities. This report provides a brief synopsis of the activities undertaken by your Committee since the introduction of the new standards arrangements under the Localism Act 2011.
A printed and circulated report has therefore been submitted for your information and we recommend its content be noted.
Minutes: (Charles Edward Lord, O.B.E., J.P.) 15 May 2015 Standards Committee Annual Report In accordance with our terms of reference, the Standards Committee is required to monitor all complaints referred to us and to submit an annual report on our activities. This report provides a brief synopsis of the activities undertaken by your Committee since the introduction of the new standards arrangements under the Localism Act 2011.
A printed and circulated report has therefore been submitted for your information and we recommend its content be noted.
In response to a query, the Chairman advised that all Members had now submitted updated declarations.
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(Catherine McGuinness, Deputy) 21 May 2015 Implementing the Education Strategy 2013-15 The City of London Corporation’s Education Strategy 2013-15 was adopted by the Court of Common Council at its meeting on 8 May 2014, with an overarching vision ‘to educate and inspire children and young people to achieve their full potential’. In adopting the strategy the Court established the Education Board as a grand committee to oversee its implementation, as well as the wider City of London Corporation education ‘offer, working as it does so with other Committees with specific education responsibilities. The Court of Common Council instructed the Education Board to report back to the Court on its first year of operation. A printed and circulated report that outlines the Board’s headline activities since its first meeting in June 2014, and progress on the implementation of the Education Strategy over that period, is now submitted for your consideration. It is recommended that the Court receive the report and notes the activity undertaken by the Education Board during the last year.
Minutes: (Catherine McGuinness, Deputy) 21 May 2015 Implementing the Education Strategy 2013-15 The City of London Corporation’s Education Strategy 2013-15 was adopted by the Court of Common Council at its meeting on 8 May 2014, with an overarching vision ‘to educate and inspire children and young people to achieve their full potential’. In adopting the strategy the Court established the Education Board as a grand committee to oversee its implementation, as well as the wider City of London Corporation education ‘offer, working as it does so with other Committees with specific education responsibilities. The Court of Common Council instructed the Education Board to report back to the Court on its first year of operation. A printed and circulated report that outlines the Board’s headline activities since its first meeting in June 2014, and progress on the implementation of the Education Strategy over that period, is now submitted for your consideration. It is recommended that the Court receive the report and notes the activity undertaken by the Education Board during the last year.
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By the Chief Commoner “That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, or which fall under paragraph 100A(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 relating to confidential information that would be disclosed in breach of an obligation of confidence by a department of Her Majesty’s Government?”:-
A) recommendations of the Policy and Resources Committee proposing the award of a contract; B) recommendations of the Property Investment Board pertaining to the sale of a property; C) recommendations of the Property Investment Board concerning the surrender of a lease and granting of a new head lease; D) action taken under urgency procedures approving recommendations of the Property Investment Board concerning the purchase of a freehold; and E) recommendations of the Hospitality Working Party concerning a matter of hospitality?”
Minutes: Resolved – That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, or which fall under paragraph 100A(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 relating to confidential information that would be disclosed in breach of an obligation of confidence by a department of Her Majesty’s Government:-
Summary of exempt items considered whilst the public were excluded:-
The Court:-
A) approved recommendations of the Policy and Resources Committee proposing the award of a contract; B) approved recommendations of the Property Investment Board pertaining to the sale of a property; C) approved recommendations of the Property Investment Board concerning the surrender of a lease and granting of a new head lease; D) noted action taken under urgency procedures approving recommendations of the Property Investment Board concerning the purchase of a freehold; and E) approved recommendations of the Hospitality Working Party concerning a matter of hospitality.
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