Agenda item

(William Harry Dove M.B.E., J.P., Deputy)

8 May 2012

Freedom Applications

On Thursday 17 May 2012 The City Bridge Trust plans to launch ‘Growing Localities’, the one-off £2m grants programme, previously agreed, to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. ‘Growing Localities’ will promote the use of green spaces and encourage people to grow their own food through community involvement and volunteering. It is hoped that the programme will help reduce social isolation, teach the value of biodiversity and provide horticultural work training for young unemployed people and those with special needs.

The programme is to be launched by Raymond Blanc, Chef & Joanna Lumley, Actress at a green pop-up space in the Guildhall Yard. Planting workshops, will be hosted by the City of London’s Open Spaces department demonstrating how easy it is to grow your own food, while several City Farms will sell their locally grown produce. 

In acknowledging their assistance and in appreciation of their efforts, applications for the Freedom of the City of London were duly proposed and seconded for both Mr Blanc and Ms Lumley and as there was no meeting of the Court scheduled to take place before the launch day, it was necessary to approve the applications using urgency procedures.

In accordance with Standing Order No.19, we now report the action taken.

(William Harry Dove M.B.E., J.P., Deputy)

8 May 2012

Freedom Applications

On Thursday 17 May 2012 The City Bridge Trust plans to launch ‘Growing Localities’, the one-off £2m grants programme, previously agreed, to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. ‘Growing Localities’ will promote the use of green spaces and encourage people to grow their own food through community involvement and volunteering. It is hoped that the programme will help reduce social isolation, teach the value of biodiversity and provide horticultural work training for young unemployed people and those with special needs.

The programme is to be launched by Raymond Blanc, Chef & Joanna Lumley, Actress at a green pop-up space in the Guildhall Yard. Planting workshops, will be hosted by the City of London’s Open Spaces department demonstrating how easy it is to grow your own food, while several City Farms will sell their locally grown produce. 

In acknowledging their assistance and in appreciation of their efforts, applications for the Freedom of the City of London were duly proposed and seconded for both Mr Blanc and Ms Lumley and as there was no meeting of the Court scheduled to take place before the launch day, it was necessary to approve the applications using urgency procedures.

In accordance with Standing Order No.19, we now report the action taken.