Agenda item

To consider recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality.

HOSPITALITY WORKING PARTY OF THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

(Deputy Brian Desmond Francis Mooney, Chief Commoner)

8 October 2020

Applications for Hospitality

(A) Hanukkah Reception

It was proposed that the City Corporation host an early evening reception on 16

December 2020 to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The reception would

provide an opportunity to celebrate the City Corporation’s historic links with the Jewish community, demonstrate the City Corporation’s commitment to bringing together different communities, and promote London as an inclusive, diverse and multi-faith City. The event would take place in a manner that is consistent with any COVID-related restrictions that might be in place.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and

that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the agreed parameters.

Resolved – That hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the agreed parameters.

(b) Annual Reception for Volunteers

It was proposed that the City Corporation host a reception for volunteers on 22 March 2021. This annual reception provided an opportunity to thank individuals who

gave up their time voluntarily for the City Corporation and would have particular importance next year given the high level of volunteering in relation to the COVID pandemic. The event would take place in a manner that was consistent with any COVID-related restrictions that might be in place.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the agreed parameters.

Resolved – That hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and that arrangements are made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within agreed parameters.

(c) London Sport Awards 2021

It was proposed that the City Corporation host an evening reception and dinner at Guildhall on 14May 2021 as part of the London Sport Awards 2021. Following consultation between the City Corporation and London Sport, it was proposed that next year’s London Sport awards ceremony take place at Guildhall and that the City Corporation host the reception and dinner element of the event. The event would provide an opportunity to demonstrate the City Corporation’s commitment to

grassroots sport and physical activity.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted for the London Sports Awards 2021 and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; the costs to be met from City’s cash and within the agreed parameters.

Resolved – That hospitality be granted for the London Sports Awards 2021 and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; the costs to be met from City’s cash and within the agreed parameters.

(d) High Sheriffs’ Association of England and Wales Reception

It was proposed that the City Corporation host an early evening reception in the Grand Hall of the Old Bailey for the High Sheriffs’ Association of England and Wales in May 2021.  The City Corporation had hosted an annual reception for the High Sheriffs’ Association at the Old Bailey since 2018. The reception aimed to further relations between the Sheriffs of the City of London and the High Sheriffs of England and Wales.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and

that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s cash and within the agreed parameters.

Resolved – That hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s cash and within the agreed parameters.

(e) Central London Bench Reception

It was proposed that the City Corporation hosts an early evening reception in the Grand Hall at the Old Bailey for the Central London Bench in June 2021. The City Corporation had hosted an annual reception for the Central London Bench at the Old Bailey since 2018. The reception aimed to further relations between the

City of London Corporation and the Central London Bench.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening reception and

that arrangements are 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 an early evening reception and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s cash within the agreed parameters.