Venue: Guildhall
Contact: Sacha Than
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Apologies Minutes: The apologies of those Members unable to attend this meeting of the Court were noted. |
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Declarations by Members under the Code of Conduct in respect of any items on the agenda Minutes: There were none. |
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To agree the minutes of the meeting of the Court of Common Council held on 23 May 2019.
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 congratulations of this Court be offered to:-
Alderman Sir Charles Edward Beck Bowman
On his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Knight Bachelor, in recognition of his services to Trust in Business, International Trade and the City of London.
Resolved unanimously – That the congratulations of this Court be offered to:- Ian Christopher Norman Seaton, M.B.E
On his recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of his services to education and training in London.
Resolved unanimously – That the congratulations of this Court be offered to:- Lucy Ellen Musgrave, O.B.E
One of the external Members of the Barbican Centre Board, on her recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of her services to architecture and the built environment.
Resolved unanimously – That the congratulations of this Court be offered to:- Saira Wajid, M.B.E
The Director of Engagement at the Museum of London, on her recent appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of her services to culture and diversity.
Resolved unanimously – That the gratitude of this Court be extended to:-
Thomas Alexander Anderson
For his service to the Ward of Farringdon Within and the City of London over the past two years.
Although he only served for a relatively short period, Tom was able to contribute to the achievement of some of his key election pledges during that period, including the establishment of a front-line mental health centre, offering talking therapies to low income residents and workers, which will open later this year. He was also a strong supporter of |
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Mayoral Visits The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor to report on his recent overseas visits. Minutes: The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor reported on his recent visits to Estonia and Finland. |
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Policy Statement To receive a statement from the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee. Minutes: There was no statement. |
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Docquets for the Hospital Seal. Minutes: There were no docquets to be sealed. |
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The Freedom of the City To consider a circulated list of applications for the Freedom of the City. Minutes: The Chamberlain, in pursuance of the Order of this Court, presented a list of the under-mentioned, persons who had made applications to be admitted to the Freedom of the City by Redemption:-
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To receive a report setting out measures introduced into Parliament which may have an effect on the services provided by the City Corporation. Minutes: The Court received a report on measures introduced by Parliament which might have an effect on the services provided by the City Corporation as follows:-
(The text of the measures and the explanatory notes may be obtained from the Remembrancer’s Office.)
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Ballot Results The Town Clerk to report the outcome of the ballot taken at the last Court: Where appropriate:- ¬ denotes appointed.
One Member on the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, for a term expiring in April 2022.
Votes David John Bradshaw, Deputy 46¬ Andrew Paul Mayer 45
Minutes: The Town Clerk reported the result of the ballot taken at the last Court, as follows:-
One Member to the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Votes David John Bradshaw, Deputy 46 Andrew Paul Mayer 45
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy David Bradshaw to be appointed to the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
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Appointments To consider the following appointments:
Where appropriate:- ^ denotes a Member who currently serves on the Committee in either an ex-officio capacity or as a representative of another Committee with appointment rights.
(A) One Member on the Finance Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2020.
Nominations received:- Andrien Gereith Dominic Meyers James Richard Tumbridge
(B) One Member on the Education Board, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2020.
Nominations received:- Nicholas Stephen Leland Lyons, Alderman
(C) One Member on the Health & Wellbeing Board, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2021.
Nominations received:- ^Matthew Bell Mary Durcan
(D) Two Members on the City of London Archaeological Trust, for terms expiring in May 2023.
Nominations received:- Ann Holmes Jamie Ingham Clark, Deputy
(E) One Member on the City University of London, for a term expiring in May 2022.
Nominations received:- Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy Minutes: The Court proceeded to consider appointments to the following Committees and Outside Bodies:-
(A) One Member on the Finance Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2020.
Nominations received:- Andrien Gereith Dominic Meyers James Richard Tumbridge
Read.
The Court proceeded, in accordance with Standing Order No.10, to ballot on the foregoing contested vacancy.
The Lord Mayor appointed the Chief Commoner and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, or their representatives, to be the scrutineers of the ballots.
Resolved – That the votes be counted at the conclusion of the Court and the results printed in the Summons for the next meeting.
(B) One Member on the Education Board, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2020.
Nominations received:- Nicholas Stephen Leland Lyons, Alderman
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alderman Nicholas Lyons to be appointed to the Education Board.
(C) One Member on the Health & Wellbeing Board, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2021.
Nominations received:- Matthew Bell Mary Durcan
Read.
Matthew Bell sought and obtained the leave of the Court to withdraw his name from nomination.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Mary Durcan to be appointed to the Health and Wellbeing Board.
(D) Two Members on the City of London Archaeological Trust, for terms expiring in May 2023.
Nominations received:- Ann Holmes Jamie Ingham Clark, Deputy
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Ann Holmes and Deputy Jamie Ingham Clark to be appointed to the City of London Archaeological Trust.
(E) One Member on the City University of London, for a term expiring in May 2022.
Nominations received:- Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Giles Shilson to be appointed to the Court of the City University of London. |
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Questions Minutes: There were no questions. |
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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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Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee To consider recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality. Minutes: HOSPITALITY WORKING PARTY OF the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
(Tom Hoffman, M.B.E., Deputy, Chief Commoner) 20 May 2019 Applications for Hospitality
(a) HMS President reception HMS President, the Royal Navy Reserve Unit associated with London, was awarded the status of a Privileged Corps of the City of London in 2016.
It was proposed that the City Corporation hosts an early evening reception in recognition of the grant of privileged status and the unveiling of a new ceremonial crest for HMS President. The event would be an opportunity to meet members of the Ship’s Company, build on the strong affiliation with the unit, and generally further links between the City Corporation and the Royal Navy.
It was recommended that hospitality be granted for a reception for HMS President with arrangements being made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within agreed parameters.
Resolved – That hospitality be granted for a reception for HMS President with arrangements being made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the agreed parameters.
(b) UK-China summit China has been established as a priority market for the City of London Corporation, and active engagement with the country has been promoted over a number of years. It was proposed that the City Corporation host a business summit for selected Chinese and UK business guests followed by a dinner on Tuesday 3rd September 2019.
It was recommended that hospitality be granted for a business event and dinner and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within agreed parameters.
Resolved – That hospitality be granted for a business event and dinner and that arrangements be |
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Port Health and Environmental Services Committee To consider proposals relating to enforcement activities in respect of street trading. Minutes: PORT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Jeremy Lewis Simons) 21 May 2019 Street Trading: Repeal of Part III of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965 Under the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1965 (“the 1965 Act”), it was unlawful for a person to carry out street trading on a City walkway. However, the City Corporation’s powers of enforcement did not extend to seizure and forfeiture, which were available in respect of illegal street trading on a street under the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1987 (“the 1987 Act”), as amended by the City of London (Various Powers) Act 2013.
The City Corporation was entitled, acting through the Court of Common Council, to appoint a day for the repeal of Part III of the 1965 Act and advertise this date in the London Gazette and a newspaper circulating in the City. The effect of this would be to include City walkways within the street trading regime applied by the 1987 Act and will enable full enforcement including prosecution, seizure and forfeiture and the issuing of temporary street trading licences on City walkways.
The Court of Common Council was, therefore, recommended to agree that Monday 22 July 2019 be appointed as the day from which the provisions of Part III of the 1965 Act be repealed and that this date be advertised in the London Gazette and a newspaper circulating in the City. This would allow for full enforcement action to be employed by the City Corporation henceforth.
Resolved – That Monday 22 July 2019 be appointed as the day from which the provisions of Part III of the 1965 Act be repealed and that this date be advertised in the London Gazette and a newspaper circulating in the City. |
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Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama To consider amendments to the School’s Instrument and Articles of Government. Minutes: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA
(Vivienne Littlechild, M.B.E., J.P) 13 May 2019 Amendments to Instrument and Articles of Government The Guildhall School of Music & Drama had recently become a registered Higher Education Provider with the Office for Students (OfS), following the OfS’ establishment as the designated body replacing the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Under the new regulatory framework established by the Higher Education & Research Act 2017, the School’s Instrument & Articles no longer required the approval of the Privy Council; final approval resting with the Court of Common Council. Any changes to the School’s governance arrangements would be a “reportable event” to the OfS.
The School’s Instrument and Articles had been amended recently to remove reference to the Privy Council and HEFCE. There was also a minor amendment sought to the Students’ Union representation on the Board, intended to maximise the opportunity for the student interest to be represented at every Board meeting (a recommendation from the Board’s Governance and Effectiveness Committee).
The Court of Common Council was recommended to consider and approve these proposed amendments, to allow them to reflect the new reporting arrangements.
Resolved – That the proposed amendments to the Instrument and Articles of Government, as set out in the appendix to the report, be approved. |
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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.
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.
Summary of exempt items considered whilst the public were excluded:- |
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Non-Public Minutes To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting of the Court of Common Council held on 23 May 2019. Minutes: Resolved – That the non-public Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded. |
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Policy and Resources Committee To consider proposals concerning the Markets Consolidation Programme. Minutes: Policy and Resources Committee The Court approved proposals concerning the Markets Consolidation Programme. |
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Property Investment Board To receive a report advising of action taken under urgency procedures in relation to the disposal of a freehold. Minutes: Property Investment Board The Court received a report advising of action taken under urgency procedures concerning the disposal of a freehold. |