Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the City Remembrancer which updated Members on the main elements of the Parliamentary Team’s previous and planned activity in support of the City of London Corporation’s political and parliamentary engagement since the last formal update to the Sub-Committee on 15 November 2023.

In the discussion the following points were made:

•         The City of London Corporation taking over as administrator for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on financial markets and services, was welcomed.

•         A Member raised concern at dockless cycles and dockless scooters not being included in the Pedicabs Bill and stated that there was no adequate means for the Corporation, as a local authority, to penalise, to control and regulate dockless cycles. He stated that this was a missed opportunity and asked if there was a way to provide feedback. Another Member endorsed the comments made. The Officer stated that he would discuss options with the two Members.

•         A Member suggested that information on the Freehold and Leasehold Reform Bill and the Renters (Reform) Bill could be of interest to the Committees. The Officer stated that he would liaise with the Member on this matter.

•         The establishment of the new Financial Services Regulation Committee was welcomed and it was suggested that updates be included in future reports.

RESOLVED, thatMembers

1.        Note the report;

2.        Request that Officers arrange a meeting with the two Members who had raised concerns about dockless cycles and dockless scooters; and

3.        Request that Officers explore Member suggestions relating to reports on the Freehold and Leasehold Reform Bill and the Renters (Reform) Bill being considered by other committees.