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Question - That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded? PDF 194 KB Minutes: Resolved - That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded.
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To pass the Vote of Thanks, read informally at the last meeting of the Court, to the late Lord Mayor. Minutes: Resolved unanimously – That the vote of thanks read informally at the last meeting of this Honourable Court be agreed, included in the Minutes of this meeting; and that it be fairly transcribed, signed by the Town Clerk and presented in a manner agreeable to the late Lord Mayor.
Resolved unanimously - That the Members of this Court take great pleasure in expressing to:
Alderman Alan Colin Drake Yarrow
their most sincere thanks for the distinguished way in which he has carried out the varied demands of the Office of Lord Mayor of the City of London over the past year.
Whether at home or abroad, Alan has been an exemplary ambassador for the City of London, working tirelessly not only to promote the City as the world’s premier financial and professional services centre, but also to further the key theme of his mayoralty: Creating Wealth, Giving Time and Supporting People.His efforts have successfully informed a number of key initiatives aimed at promoting a better understanding of the positive role played by the financial and professional services industry, including the successful City Giving Day, which has been a showcase for the wider social benefit generated by the extensive Corporate Social Responsibility and community involvement of City firms.
During his time in office the Lord Mayor has undertaken an extensive overseas programme, visiting more than 25 countries. Visits to regions including the Arabian Gulf, Latin America and Asia have succeeded in fostering bilateral trade and good will, identifying commercial opportunities and, notably, deepening Commonwealth bonds. A visit to Malaysia - the country of his birth - in May reflects his own personal interests as well of those of the City financial.
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Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials. Minutes: The Chief Commoner welcomed a new Alderman, Robert Picton Seymour Howard, to his first meeting of the Court of Common Council as an Alderman.
Alderman Robert Howard was heard in reply.
Resolved unanimously – That the Members of this Court wish to place on record their appreciation of the loyal service to the City of London of Adrian Leppard, QPM during the term of his appointment as Commissioner of Police for the City. Since joining the City of London Police as Commissioner in 2011, he has demonstrated a commitment to the City and its values, and in particular to the officers he has led. In 2016 as he leaves the Force, the City remains the national lead force for Economic Crime and fraud.
Members of this Court, and especially those of the Police Committee, have benefited from his advice and guidance and all are pleased to take this opportunity of expressing to Mr Leppard and his partner their very best wishes for the future.
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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 visit to Malta coinciding with the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. He also took the opportunity to congratulate Alderman Baroness Scotland on her appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
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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: Sundry documents were sealed with the Hospital Seal.
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List of applicants for the Freedom of the City: PDF 202 KB (A list of names, together with those of the nominators, has been separately circulated).
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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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 measures and the explanatory notes may be obtained from the Remembrancer’s office.)
Minutes: The Remembrancer reported 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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The Town Clerk to report the result of ballots taken at the last Court, viz:- Where applicable: * denotes a Member standing for re-appointment + denotes more than ten years’ service on the Court < denotes fewer than ten years’ service on the Court ¬ denotes appointed.
a) Police Committee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017). Votes Nicholas Michael Bensted-Smith, J.P. 41¬ Emma Edhem 24 John George Stewart Scott, J.P. 14 James Richard Tumbridge 18
b) Ceremonial Protocols Working Party (two vacancies for Members with fewer than 10 years’ service on the Court and two vacancies for Members with more than 10 years’ service). Votes < Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst 40¬ < Karina Dostalova 22 + Simon D’Olier Duckworth, O.B.E., D.L. 49 < Sophie Anne Fernandes 22 + Wendy Mead, O.B.E. 51¬ + Joyce Carruthers Nash, O.B.E., Deputy 66¬ + Ann Marjorie Francescia Pembroke 7 < Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy 52¬ < Tom Sleigh 33 < Graeme Martyn Smith 15
c) Board of Governors of theMuseum of London (one vacancy for a three year term expiring in November 2018). Votes *Tom Hoffman 72¬ Graeme Martyn Smith 25
Minutes: The Town Clerk reported the results of ballots taken at the last Court as follows:-
Where applicable: * denotes a Member standing for re-appointment + denotes more than ten years’ service on the Court < denotes fewer than ten years’ service on the Court ¬ denotes appointed.
a) Police Committee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017). Votes Nicholas Michael Bensted-Smith, J.P. 41¬ Emma Edhem 24 John George Stewart Scott, J.P. 14 James Richard Tumbridge 18
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Nicholas Bensted-Smith to be appointed to the Police Committee.
b) Ceremonial Protocols Working Party (two vacancies for Members with fewer than 10 years’ service on the Court and two vacancies for Members with more than 10 years’ service). Votes < Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst 40¬ < Karina Dostalova 22 + Simon D’Olier Duckworth, O.B.E., D.L. 49 < Sophie Anne Fernandes 22 + Wendy Mead, O.B.E. 51¬ + Joyce Carruthers Nash, O.B.E., Deputy 66¬ + Ann Marjorie Francescia Pembroke 7 < Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy 52¬ < Tom Sleigh 33 < Graeme Martyn Smith 15
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Henry Colthurst, Wendy Mead, Deputy Joyce Nash and Deputy Dr Giles Shilson to be appointed to the Ceremonial Protocols Working Party.
c) Board of Governors of the Museum of London (one vacancy for a three year term expiring in November 2018). Votes *Tom Hoffman 72¬ Graeme Martyn Smith 25
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Tom Hoffman to be appointed to the Board of Governors of the Museum of London.
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To appoint the following:- a) One Member on the Investment Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017.
Nominations received:- Robert Picton Seymour Howard, Alderman
b) One Member on the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2018.
Nominations received:- Keith David Forbes Bottomley
c) One Member on the Open Spaces and City Gardens Committee and the West Ham Park Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017.
Nominations received:- Robert Picton Seymour Howard, Alderman
d) One Member on the East London NHS Foundation Trust, for a term expiring in October 2018. * denotes a Member standing for re-appointment
Nominations received:- *Dhruv Patel
Minutes: The Court proceeded to consider appointments to the Investment Committee, the Hampstead Heath Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee, the Open Spaces and City Gardens and the West Ham Park Committees, and the East London NHS Foundation Trust.
a) Investment Committee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017).
Nominations received:- Robert Picton Seymour Howard, Alderman
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Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alderman Robert Howard to be appointed to the Investment Committee.
b) Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s ParkCommittee (one vacancy for the balance of a term expiring in April 2018).
Nominations received:- Keith David Forbes Bottomley
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Keith Bottomley to be appointed to theHampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee.
c) One Member on the Open Spaces and City Gardens Committee and the West Ham Park Committee, for the balance of a term expiring in April 2017.
Nominations received:- Robert Picton Seymour Howard, Alderman
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alderman Robert Howard to be appointed to the Open Spaces and City Gardens and the West Ham Park Committees.
d) East London NHS Foundation Trust, (one vacancy for a term expiring in October 2018). * denotes a Member standing for re-appointment
Nominations received:- *Dhruv Patel
Read.
Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Dhruv Patel to be appointed to the East London NHS Foundation Trust. |
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QUESTIONS Minutes: Air Quality Patrick Streeter asked a question of the Chairman of the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee concerning the steps that might be taken to tackle poor air quality in the City. In response, the Chairman explained the restrictions around the legal action that could be taken in respect of issuing public health notices to taxis and fixed penalty notices to the drivers of idling vehicles. Notwithstanding these limitations, a significant volume of work had been undertaken with other local authorities, drivers and residents to tackle this issue, and further work was planned. The Chairman made particular reference to the proposed pedestrianisation of Beech Street outlined within the Barbican Area Strategy, which was to be considered later at that meeting.
Responding to a supplementary question from Deputy Stanley Ginsburg concerning potential pollution caused by vehicles sitting in heavy traffic on Middlesex Street, the Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee agreed to discuss the matter with the Director of the Built Environment.
Freedom Criteria Brian Mooney asked a question of the Chairman of the Freedom Applications Committee seeking clarity as to the criteria by which people are nominated for the Freedom of the City. By way of reply, the Chairman provided a summary of the distinction between the various types of Freedom and set out the criteria for nomination applied to each category.
Shredding Vans Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli asked a question of the Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee concerning the impact of confidential shredding vans operating within the City. In response, the Chairman noted the concerns that had been raised and reassured Members that the issue was being looked at seriously. He advised that a report was being prepared for the Planning and Transportation Committee to enable a full and measured consideration to take place.
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MOTIONS (A) By Brian Nicholas Harris,Deputy
“ThattheResolution ofThanksto thelateLordMayor, passed byCommonHallon29 September last,be presentedin aform agreeabletohim?”
(B) By William Barrie Fraser, O.B.E,Deputy
“ThattheResolutionofThanksto Dr Andrew Parmley,Alderman and Musician and Fiona Adler, Citizen and Tobacco Pipe Maker & Tobacco Blender, thelateSheriffsoftheCity,passedby CommonHall on 29 Septemberlast,be presentedina formagreeabletothem?”
Minutes: a) Resolved Unanimously - That the vote of thanks to the late Lord Mayor, passed by Common Hall on 29th September last, be presented in a form agreeable to him.
b) Resolved Unanimously - That the vote of thanks to Dr Andrew Parmley, Alderman and Musician and Fiona Adler, Citizen and Tobacco Pipe Maker & Tobacco Blender, the late Sheriffs of the City, passed by Common Hall on 29th September last, be presented in a form agreeable to them. |
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Awards and Prizes Minutes: There was no report. |
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE PDF 167 KB (Mark John Boleat) 19 October 2015 Local Government Association Your Committee has reviewed the work of the Local Government Association (LGA), the City of London Corporation’s involvement with that outside body and the appointment of our representatives on it. The City Corporation’s current representative serves in this capacity on an informal basis and it was therefore concluded that this should be formalised.
Whilst the appointment of the City Corporation’s LGA representative is currently delegated to the Policy and Resources Committee, appointments in London local authorities’ are generally determined at a meeting of the full council on an annual basis. It was therefore felt that the suggested City Corporation’s representatives should be endorsed by the Court of Common Council.
A separately printed and circulated report has therefore been submitted. It provides you with details of the work of the LGA and recommends the appointment of two representatives to serve as the City Corporation’s representatives on the LGA’s General Assembly.
Minutes: (Mark John Boleat) 19 October 2015 Local Government Association The Policy and Resources Committee recently reviewed the work of the Local Government Association (LGA), the City of London Corporation’s involvement with that outside body and the appointment of our representatives on it. The City Corporation’s current representative serves in this capacity on an informal basis and it was therefore concluded that this should be formalised.
Whilst the appointment of the City Corporation’s LGA representative was currently delegated to the Policy and Resources Committee, appointments in London local authorities’ are generally determined at a meeting of the full council on an annual basis. It was therefore felt that the suggested City Corporation’s representatives should be endorsed by the Court of Common Council.
A separately printed and circulated report had therefore been submitted, providing Members with details of the work of the LGA and recommending the appointment of two representatives to serve as the City Corporation’s representatives on the LGA’s General Assembly.
Resolved – That the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee (for the time being) or his or her representative and Alderman Sir David Wootton be appointed to serve as the City Corporation’s representatives on the LGA’s General Assembly. |
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HOSPITALITY WORKING PARTY OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Billy Dove, O.B.E., J.P., Deputy, Chief Commoner) 27 October 2015
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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:-
Minutes: (Deputy Billy Dove, O.B.E., J.P., Chief Commoner) 16 September 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, the Court was informed of the following applications which had been agreed to:-
Resolved – That the various applications be noted.
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Report of Urgent Action Taken: Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 6 October 2015 (B) Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Lunch - Report of action taken under urgency procedures We hereby report action taken as a matter of urgency, pursuant to Standing Order No.19, in approving arrangements for hospitality prior to the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
In September, the City Corporation was approached to host a lunch in honour of the winner of this year’s Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, to be presented by HM The Queen on Monday 26 October. The Prize is awarded for ground breaking innovation and engineering which has been of global benefit to humanity, and the Corporation has previously hosted the lunch for the inaugural Prize.
With the opportunity only emerging in September and with insufficient time to seek the approval of the Court in the usual manner, urgent approval was consequently sought and obtained. We now report the action taken.
Minutes:
6 October 2015 (B) Report of Urgent Action Taken: Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering The Court was informed of action taken as a matter of urgency, pursuant to Standing Order No.19, in approving arrangements for hospitality prior to the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
In September, the City Corporation was approached to host a lunch in honour of the winner of this year’s Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, to be presented by HM The Queen on Monday 26 October. The Prize is awarded for ground breaking innovation and engineering which has been of global benefit to humanity, and the Corporation has previously hosted the lunch for the inaugural Prize.
With the opportunity only emerging in September and with insufficient time to seek the approval of the Court in the usual manner, urgent approval was consequently sought and obtained.
Resolved – That the action taken be noted.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE (Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick) Minutes: |
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30 September 2015 (A) City Fund and Pension Funds - 2014/15 - Statement of Accounts and Auditors' Management Letters On 23 May 1996, the Court authorised this Committee to approve, amongst other things, the Statement of Accounts for the City Fund and Pension Funds. We have duly considered and approved the 2014/15 City Fund and Pension Funds Statement of Accounts.
The management letters from Deloitte LLP on its audit of the funds have been circulated for the information of the Court. In addition, the Statement of Accounts and management letters have been published on the City’s website.
It is accordingly recommended that the Court receives the 2014/15 City Fund and Pensions Fund Statement of Accounts.
Additional documents:
Minutes: (Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick) 30 September 2015 (A) City Fund and Pension Funds - 2014/15 Statement of Accounts and Auditors' Management Letters On 23 May 1996, the Court authorised this Committee to approve, amongst other things, the Statement of Accounts for the City Fund and Pension Funds. The Finance Committee had duly considered and approved the 2014/15 City Fund and Pension Funds Statement of Accounts.
The management letters from Deloitte LLP on its audit of the funds had been circulated for the information of the Court. In addition, the Statement of Accounts and management letters had been published on the City’s website.
It was accordingly recommended that the Court receive the 2014/15 City Fund and Pensions Fund Statement of Accounts.
Resolved – That the 2014/15 City Fund and Pensions Fund Statement of Accounts be received.
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Annual Reports and Financial Statements for Bridge House Estates and Sundry Trusts 2014/15 PDF 89 KB 21 July 2015 (B) Annual Reports and Financial Statements for Bridge House Estates and Sundry Trusts 2014/15 On 23 May 1996, the Court authorised the Finance Committee to approve, amongst other things, the Annual Reports and Financial Statements for Bridge House Estates and the Charitable Trusts. We have duly considered and approved the Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2015.
Copies of the Annual Reports and Financial Statements have been placed in the Members’ Reading Room and are available on the City’s website. The management letter from Moore Stephens LLP on its audit of the funds has been circulated for the information of the Court and has also been published on the website.
It is accordingly recommended that the Court receives the 2014/15 Bridge House Estates and Charitable Trusts Statement of Accounts.
Additional documents: Minutes: 21 July 2015 (B) Annual Reports and Financial Statements for Bridge House Estates and Sundry Trusts 2014/15 On 23 May 1996, the Court authorised the Finance Committee to approve, amongst other things, the Annual Reports and Financial Statements for Bridge House Estates and the Charitable Trusts. The Committee had now duly considered and approved the Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2015.
Copies of the Annual Reports and Financial Statements had been placed in the Members’ Reading Room and are available on the City’s website. The management letter from Moore Stephens LLP on its audit of the funds had been circulated for the information of the Court and had also been published on the website.
It was accordingly recommended that the Court receives the 2014/15 Bridge House Estates and Charitable Trusts Statement of Accounts.
Resolved – That the 2014/15 Bridge House Estates and Charitable Trusts Statement of Accounts be received.
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PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Michael Welbank, M.B.E.) Minutes: |
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Barbican Area Strategy PDF 161 KB 3 December 2015 Barbican Area Strategy In 2008, the original Barbican Area Strategy was adopted and resulted in the successful implementation of all high priorityprojects. The strategy has been reviewed and updated over the last year in order to analyse the changing area within the context of new developments and improvements. The Strategy is available online here.
The revised strategy - • recognises the key qualities of the area and the listed estates and gardens; • analyses the possible impact of changes in the area and identifies new issues; • takes account of developments; including the delivery of Crossrail services to Long Lane and Moorgate in 2019, major residential and office schemes at The Heron (Milton Court), Roman House, St Alphage House and One London Wall Place; • takes account of the development of a ‘cultural hub’ by the City of London Corporation together with the Museum of London, the Barbican Centre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and London Symphony Orchestra; and • notes that the City of London Corporation has an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the international cultural district through a renewed public realm strategy.
A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the adoption of the Strategy accordingly.
Minutes: (Michael Welbank, M.B.E.) 3 December 2015 (A) Barbican Area Strategy In 2008, the original Barbican Area Strategy was adopted and resulted in the successful implementation of all high priorityprojects. The strategy had been reviewed and updated over the last year in order to analyse the changing area within the context of new developments and improvements. The revised strategy - · recognises the key qualities of the area and the listed estates and gardens; · analyses the possible impact of changes in the area and identifies new issues; · takes account of developments; including the delivery of Crossrail services to Long Lane and Moorgate in 2019, major residential and office schemes at The Heron (Milton Court), Roman House, St Alphage House and One London Wall Place; · takes account of the development of a ‘cultural hub’ by the City of London Corporation together with the Museum of London, the Barbican Centre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and London Symphony Orchestra; and · notes that the City of London Corporation has an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the international cultural district through a renewed public realm strategy.
A separately printed and circulated report was submitted thereon and the adoption of the Strategy was recommended accordingly.
Resolved – That the adoption of the Barbican and Golden Lane Area Strategy be agreed.
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Section 278 Highway Changes at the Bloomberg Development PDF 110 KB 8 September 2015 (B) Bloomberg Development s278 Highway Changes - Gateway 4b Your Committee, through its Streets and Walkways Sub Committee, has granted approval to a project linked to the Bloomberg Development, largely relating to the section 278 highway changes that are necessary to integrate the development into the public highway. These changes must be delivered in time for the building’s practical completion in late 2017.
As the cost of the project is estimated in excess of £5million, the authority of the Court of Common Council is required to progress the project to the next stage. A separately printed and circulated report has been submitted thereon and we recommend that the Bloomberg Development Project be progressed to Gateway 5 accordingly.
Minutes: 8 September 2015 (B) Bloomberg Development s278 Highway Changes - Gateway 4b The Planning and Transportation Committee, through its Streets and Walkways Sub Committee, had granted approval to a project linked to the Bloomberg Development, largely relating to the section 278 highway changes that were necessary to integrate the development into the public highway. These changes needed be delivered in time for the building’s practical completion in late 2017.
As the cost of the project was estimated in excess of £5million, the authority of the Court of Common Council was required to progress the project to the next stage. A separately printed and circulated report had been submitted thereon and it was recommended that the Bloomberg Development Project be progressed to Gateway 5 accordingly.
Resolved – That approval be given for the project to progress to Gateway 5, the “Authority to Start Work” phase. |
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FREEDOM APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE PDF 142 KB (Sir David Wootton, Alderman) 13 October 2015
Freedom Applications Fee In line with its enhanced role of monitoring the Freedom Applications process your Committee has reviewed the City Corporation’s policy which allows the fee applicable to Freedom applications to be waived for applicants who appear on the Ward List (City of London Electoral Roll).
Following careful consideration, the Committee is of the view that, in general, the waiver is an historical anomaly which has been maintained over the years without review. There is no longer any merit in retaining the current practice particularly as very few people made use of it. We are, however, of the view that whilst the practice should be dispensed with generally, it should be retained for candidates on the Electoral Roll wishing to stand for election in the City of London.
Accordingly a separately printed and circulated report has been submitted for your consideration. We recommend that the waiver of the fee applicable to Freedom applications for candidates who appear on the Ward List now be dispensed with.
Minutes: (Sir David Wootton, Alderman) 13 October 2015 Freedom Applications Fee In line with its enhanced role of monitoring the Freedom Applications process your Committee had reviewed the City Corporation’s policy which allowed the fee applicable to Freedom applications to be waived for applicants who appear on the Ward List (City of London Electoral Roll).
Following careful consideration, the Committee was of the view that, in general, the waiver was an historical anomaly which had been maintained over the years without review. There was no longer felt to be any merit in retaining the current practice particularly as very few people made use of it. The Committee was, however, of the view that whilst the practice should be dispensed with generally, it should be retained for candidates on the Electoral Roll wishing to stand for election in the City of London.
Accordingly a separately printed and circulated report was submitted for consideration, recommending that the waiver of the fee applicable to Freedom applications for candidates who appear on the Ward List be dispensed with.
A number of Members expressed their concerns in respect of the proposal and spoke against the Motion. During the debate, the following comments were made: · In reference to the recent decline in the number of registered residential and business voters, it was suggested that any action which might further discourage potential voters from becoming actively involved in civic life would be unwise at this time. · The appropriateness of removing one of the few privileges remaining to City voters was questioned, with it observed that the original intent of the introduction of the waiver had been to encourage increased electorate participation in the City's civic activities. · It was noted that the requirement to award the Freedom to those who claimed that they were intending to stand for election |
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BARBICAN CENTRE BOARD PDF 228 KB (John Tomlinson, Deputy) 19 November 2015 Barbican Centre Board: Amendments to Terms of Reference The Barbican Centre Board has reviewed its constitution and governance arrangements and has developed a number of proposals to enhance its effectiveness. Your Policy and Resources Committee has considered these proposals and concurs with the recommendations the Barbican Centre Board has made.
It is therefore proposed to amend the Terms of Reference of the Barbican Centre Board: · to enable the appointment of up to two more external Members (while adjusting quorums to ensure City control) · and to indicate foreseen skill/background deficits when advertising vacancies to the Court - while recognising the absolute freedom the Court has to appoint whoever it sees fit. A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend that you approve the proposals set out.
Minutes: (John Tomlinson, Deputy) 19 November 2015 Barbican Centre Board: Amendments to Terms of Reference The Barbican Centre Board had reviewed its constitution and governance arrangements and developed a number of proposals to enhance its effectiveness. The Policy and Resources Committee had also considered these proposals and concurred with the recommendations the Barbican Centre Board had made.
It was therefore proposed to amend the Terms of Reference of the Barbican Centre Board: · to enable the appointment of up to two more external Members (while adjusting quorums to ensure City control) · and to indicate foreseen skill/background deficits when advertising vacancies to the Court - while recognising the absolute freedom the Court has to appoint whoever it sees fit.
A separately printed and circulated report was submitted thereon and it was recommended that approval be granted to the proposals set out.
Resolved – That the amendments to the Barbican Centre Board’s Terms of Reference as set out in Annex A 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:- A) action taken under urgency procedures approving recommendations of the Property Investment Board regarding the purchase of a long-term leasehold?”
Minutes: Resolved – That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business below on the grounds that it involves 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:- The Court:- a) received a report of the Property Investment Board advising of urgent action taken in approving the purchase of a long-leasehold.
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