Agenda item

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.