Agenda item

To consider recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality.

Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee

(Deputy Tom Hoffman, M.B.E., Chief Commoner)

Applications forHospitality

(a)      Noel Coward exhibition and private view

          It was proposed that the City Corporation host a private view in Guildhall Art Gallery on Wednesday 15 July 2020 to mark the launch of an exhibition about Noel Coward.

          The private view would provide an opportunity to promote the exhibition, thank contributors and highlight the City Corporation’s role in the City and country’s cultural offering.  It was, therefore, recommended that hospitality be granted for an early evening private view and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters. 

Resolved – That hospitality be granted for an early evening private view  for the Noel Coward exhibition and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee; the costs to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters.

(b)      2020 Lambeth Conference

          The Lambeth Conference is the decennial assembly of bishops of the Anglican Communion. The 15^th Lambeth Conference was to take take place in summer 2020 and it was proposed to provide a lunchtime reception at Guildhall on 29^th July 2020 to mark the conference. The event will provide an opportunity to develop further the close relationship the City Corporation has with Lambeth Palace and the Diocese of London; to demonstrate the City Corporation’s commitment to promote London as an inclusive, diverse and multi-faith City; and to project the work and strategic aims of the City Corporation, with representatives from 165 countries attending the conference, building relations with a large number of countries across the world.

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

          Resolved – That hospitality be granted for a lunchtime reception for the 2020 Lambeth Conference and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Hospitality Working Party; costs to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters.

(c)      Armed Forces Flag Day 2020

          The annual Armed Forces Flag Day forms part of a week of activities across the country to raise public awareness of the contribution made by the Armed Forces.  As in previous years, it was proposed that the City Corporation hosts a flag-raising ceremony in Guildhall Yard during the afternoon of Wednesday 24^th June 2020, followed by light refreshments in the Old Library.

          It was recommended that hospitality be granted for a flag-raising ceremony followed by light refreshments; costs to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters.

          Resolved – That hospitality be granted for a flag-raising ceremony followed by light refreshments to mark Armed Forces Flag Raising Day; costs to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters.

(d)      2020 London Sports Awards Ceremony and Evening Reception

          It was proposed that the City Corporation host an evening reception at Guildhall on Friday 6 March 2020 following the 2020 London Sport Awards. This annual awards ceremony was intended to recognise the efforts of individuals and community organisations in developing physical activity and grassroots sports and the 2020 ceremony was to coincide with the launch of the City Corporation’s new Sports and Physical Activity Strategy. The event would provide an opportunity to demonstrate the City Corporation’s commitment to grassroots sport in London as well as taking advantage of the City Corporation’s business connections to bring together key sport providers.

          It was recommended that hospitality be granted for an evening reception following the 2020 London Sports Awards, and that arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; cost to be met from City’s Cash within the agreed parameters.

Resolved – That that hospitality be granted for an evening reception following the 2020 London Sports Awards, with arrangements be made under the auspices of the Policy and Resources Committee; costs to be met from City’s Cash and within the agreed parameters.