Agenda item

To consider recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality.

(Deputy Brian Desmond Francis Mooney, Chief Commoner)

22 April 2021

Applications for Hospitality

(a)      Emergency Services Day Flag Raising 2021

It was proposed that the City Corporation host a flag raising and breakfast reception on Thursday 9^th September 2021 to mark Emergency Services Day.  Emergency Services Day was a nationally recognized annual event to show public support for those who work and volunteer in the emergency services.

It was, therefore, recommended that hospitality be granted for a flag-raising ceremony followed by light refreshments and that arrangements be 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 flag-raising ceremony followed by light refreshments and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within agreed parameters.

(b)      Reverend Canon David Parrott Retirement Reception

It was proposed that the City Corporation host a late afternoon reception in the Old Library in Autumn 2021 to mark the retirement of the Reverend Canon David Parrott. 

The Reverend Canon David Parrott was to retire as Guild Vicar of St Lawrence Jewry Church this autumn.  He was appointed in 2009 and throughout his tenure in office had played an active role in the City and supported both the City Corporation and Livery.   In recognition of his service, it was proposed a reception be held to mark his retirement.

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

(c)        Launch of EY report on the impact of major sporting events on soft power, trade and investment

It was proposed that the City Corporation host a presentation and panel discussion on Wednesday 9 June 2021 to launch the EY report on the impact of major sporting events on soft power, trade and investment.   The intention would be for the event to be delivered in a hybrid (in person and virtual) format.

In November 2020, the City Corporation had commissioned EY to carry out a study to analyse how major sporting events can produce soft power, trade and investment benefits.  A key aim of the report was to make recommendations about how such events might be better harnessed in the future by Government, business and event organisers.

It was, therefore, recommended that hospitality be granted 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 presentation and panel discussion 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.

(d)      The Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew – 900^th Anniversary reception

It was proposed that the City Corporation hosts an early evening reception at Guildhall on Wednesday 10^th May 2023 following a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 900^th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew.

It was recommended that hospitality be granted and that arrangements be 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 agreed parameters.