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BEAR, Mayor

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

THURSDAY, 9th JUNE, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT

ALDERMEN

Anstee, N.J.

Evans, J. R.

Finch, Sir Robert

Garbutt, J.

Gifford, M.R. Gowman, Miss A.J.

Graves, D. A.

Haines, G.W. Hall, B.R.H. Howard, Sir David, Bt., M.A., D.Sc.

Judge, Sir Paul

Lewis, Sir David, M.A., D.L. Luder, I.D., B.Sc.(Econ)

Parmley, Dr. A.C., Mus.M., Hon. G.S.M

Redcliffe, N.G.M. Savory, Sir Michael White, J., T.D.

Woolf, Mrs F., C.B.E. Sheriff Wootton, D.H. Yarrow, A.

COMMONERS

Ayers, K.E. M.B.E., Deputy

Bain-Stewart, A., M.Sc., J.P. Barker, J.A., O.B.E, Deputy Barrow, D., Deputy Bennett J. A., Deputy Bird, J.L., O.B.E. Boleat, M.J. Bradshaw, D.J.

Catt, R.M. Chadwick, R.A.H. Challis, N. K. Chapman, J. Cotgrove, D., B.A. Cressey, N. Currie, Miss S.E.M., M.B.E., Deputy

Davies, Ms. P.S. Day M. J., B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. Dove, W.H., M.B.E., J.P. Duckworth, S.D’O., M.A. D.L. Dudley, Rev. Dr. Martin Duffield, R.W., B.A., M.Litt. Deane, A.J.C.

Eskenzi, A.N., C.B.E., D.Sc., Deputy Eve, R.A., O.B.E., Deputy

Farr, M.C. Fernandes, Miss S.A. Fraser, S.J. Fraser, W.B., O.B.E., Deputy, Fredericks, Ms, M.B. Galloway, A.D., O.B.E. Haines, Rev. Stephen, D., M.A. Deputy Halliday, Mrs. P.A., O.B.E., Deputy Hardwick, Dr. P.B., Q.H.P. Henderson-Begg, M. Hoffman, T.D.D., LL.B. Howard,R.P.S. Hudson, M. Hughes-Penney, R.C. Hunt, W.G., T.D. James, Mrs C. Jones, H.L.M., Deputy

King, A.J.N., Deputy Knowles, S.K., M.B.E., Deputy

Lawrence, G.A., Deputy Leck, P. Llewelyn-Davies, A.

Malins, J.H., Q.C., Deputy Martinelli, P.J. M.B.E. Mayhew, J.P., M.A., M.B.A. McGuinness, Miss C.S., M.A., Deputy Mead, Mrs. W. Merrett, R.A. Mooney, B.D.F., M.A. Moore, G.W. Morris, H. F. Moys, Mrs. S.D. Nash, Mrs, J.C., O.B.E., Deputy Newman, Mrs, B.P., C.B.E.

Owen, Mrs. J., M.B.E., Deputy Owen-Ward, J.R., M.B.E., Deputy

Page, M., B.A. (Hons) Pembroke, Mrs. A.M.F. Pollard, J.H.G. Priest, Ms H.J.S. Pulman, G.A.G., J.P. Deputy Punter, C.

Quilter, S.D., B.Sc.(Hons)

Regan, R.D., Deputy Richardson, M.C. Rounding, Ms V

Seaton, I.C.N. Scott, J.G.S., J.P Sherlock, M.R.C., M.A., Deputy Simons, J.L. , M.Sc Snyder, Sir Michael, Deputy Spanner, J.H., T.D. Starling, Mrs A.

Tomlinson, J., B.A., M.Sc. Tumbridge, J.R.

Welbank, M. Deputy

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Locum Tenens The Town Clerk reported that the Lord Mayor was unable to attend the Court as he was overseas, whereupon, this day was produced and read in Court a Warrant signed by The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor appointing a locum tenens to transact all the business appertaining to the Office of Mayoralty of this City during his absence.

Minutes Resolved – That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded.

Overseas visits The Lord Mayor made no report of overseas visits.

Introduction of newly-elected Member

The following Members, lately elected to be of the Common Council, for the Ward mentioned, were introduced to the Court and having, previously made the declaration prescribed by the Promissory Oaths Act, 1868, took their seat, viz:

Name Ward

Alexander John Cameron Deane Robert Picton Seymour Howard

Farringdon Without Lime Street

Regan, R.D., Deputy

Chadwick, R.A.H.

Resolved unanimously – That we, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of the City of London, most warmly congratulate Your Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on the occasion of Your forthcoming 90th Birthday. In so doing we take this opportunity to express our sincere admiration for the remarkable contribution You have made to national life both in supporting Her Majesty The Queen and personally through initiatives such as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. That admiration is matched by our gratitude for Your equally significant contribution to the life of the City of London, in particular to the Civic institutions of the City, most notably its Livery Companies, over many years and Your Royal Highness's enduring support for countless charitable organisations. Please accept our warmest congratulations and our very best wishes.

Policy Statement

There was no Policy statement.

Hospital

Seal

Sundry documents were sealed with the Hospital Seal.

Applications for the Freedom

The Chamberlain, in pursuance of the Orders of this Court, presented a list of the under-mentioned persons who had made application to be admitted to the Freedom of this City by redemption:-

Joanna Marie Adamson a Charity Operations Officer 7 Kingsfield Court, Kingfield Road, Watford, Hertfordshire

Mark Julian Thomas a Retail Company Director, retired 82 Canon Street, Winchester, Hampshire

Evelyn Louise Lewis a Research Fellow, retired 18 Byron Place, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset

Pamela Elizabeth Sayer a Social Worker, retired Charity Cottage, Mereside, Flamborough , Yorkshire

Timothy Andrew Hassell an Hotelier Old School House, Lower Dunstone, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Dartmoor, Devon

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Dennis Reginald Alfred Ruttledge

a Wine and Spirit Trade Representative

72 Station Road, Warboys, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Stephen Guy Harvey a Catering Manager, retired 28 Lyndale Road, Redhill, Surrey

John Eric Bishop an Estate Agent 26 Claygate Road, Ealing

David Richard John Nunn a Surveyor 2 Springfield, Old Oxted, Surrey

John Graham Perriton a Buyer and Services Manager, retired

50 Greenbank Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, Sussex

Adrian Clifford Stapleton Lee

a Territorial Army Officer 44 Trooper Road, Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire

John Milton Moss a Metropolitan Police Officer, retired

7 Winkhurst Way, Burgess Hill, Sussex

Frank Edward Bradley an Engineering Consultant, retired 27 Lake View, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Barbara Hannah Bradley a Married Woman 27 Lake View, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Andrew Brockett a Mechanical Engineering Company Director

4 Swift Close, Horndean, Hampshire

Peter Frensham Lingwood an Environmental Consultant 27 Lower Mere, East Grinstead, Sussex

Janet Elizabeth Malton a Business Services Administrator 4C Eden Close, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea

Alick John Johnson a Water Treatment Analyst 48 Oakhill Close, Ashtead, Surrey

Colin Farrington a Professional Association Director, retired

The Paladins, Innhams Wood, Crowborough, Sussex

John Weston Ridgeway a Chartered Accountant 62 Mount View, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Alana Stephanie Coombes

a Livery Company Clerk 33 Medstead Road, Beech, Alton, Hampshire

Kirsty Emma Coombes a Marketing Executive 29 Kingham Close, Earlsfield, Wandsworth

Garry James Webb an Operations and Development Manager

38 Southcroft Road, Orpington, Bromley

Roger Mark Huleatt-James, TD

a Solicitor, retired 14 Coombe Rise, Coombe, Kingston upon Thames

Sharon Adele Cohen an Educational and Training Consultancy Director

9 Kingsley Close, East Finchley, Barnet

Alfred Paul Prideaux James

a City of London Police Officer 22 Linton Road, Balsham, Cambridgeshire

Paola Chiara Cuneo a Telecommunications Company General Manager

Flat 33, Roberts Court, 45 Bankston Gardens, Earls Court, Kensington and Chelsea

Alwyn Homer Jones a Management Consultant 31 Crescent Way, Brockley, Lewisham

Jacqueline Walker a Perfumery Retailer 2 Hardy Court, Seagrave, Leicestershire

Lawrence Herbert Tamerlane Large

a Commercial Property Owner Captains House, Streat, Hassocks, Sussex

Antonios Kassimiotis a Director of Operations 10 Lucas House, Coleridge Gardens, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea

Johannes Marcus Padman

a Software Engineer 63 Manor Green Road, Epsom, Surrey

Ronald Varnes a Local Government Officer, retired

23 Willow Avenue, Kirby Cross, Frinton on Sea, Essex

Stephen Zenon Kyjak-Lane

a Hotel General Manager 4 Hook Heath Farm, Pond Road, Woking, Surrey

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Brett Wexler an Insurance Broker 36 Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell, Essex

James Stuart Knight a Meat Company Director 58 Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex

Vasanthi Hollinghurst-Daniel

a Teacher, retired 9 Canberra Place, Richmond, Richmond Upon Thames

Deborah Rebecca Jane Black

a Teacher 2 Schofield Way, Eastbourne, Sussex

Ashley Norman Green a Purchasing Manager, retired East Lodge, Ampthill Road, Campton, Bedfordshire

Daniel Aduralere Adewale Odutola

a Student 49 Mill Vale, Bromley

Robert George Lovell a Hackney Carriage Driver 51 Hollywoods, Courtwood Lane, Croydon

Darren Leslie Love a Hackney Carriage Driver 11 Leamington Road, Romford, Havering

Colin Ledwith a Director of Strategy 44 Shernhill Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest

Yvette Hughes a Local Government Officer 80 St. Mary's Road, Watford, Hertfordshire

Geoffrey Patrick Molloy a Recruitment Consultant 17 St.Mildred's Road, Guildford, Surrey

Robert Alexander Moore a Trust Manager 10 Heathside, Hanger Hill, Weybridge, Surrey

Matthew Keith Barnett an Operations Officer 153 Clements Road, East Ham, Newham

Jeremy Paul Freedman a Photographer 74 Southway, Totteridge, Barnet

Cedric Robert Morgan a Toolmaker, retired 142 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex

Matthew Alan Waters a Recruitment Company Director 23 Broad Clyst Gardens, Thorpe Bay, Essex

Mark Andrew Henshaw Clegg

a Chartered Surveyor Hill House, Blackwells End, Hartbury, Gloucestershire

John-Paul Clemence, QPM

a Systems Integration Company Director

7 @ 313A Edgecliff Road, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia

David Frederick Cosh a Livery Company Beadle 14 Merrilees Road, Sidcup, Bexley

Herbert Ashton Danner an Attorney, retired 58 Telfords Yard, 6-8 The Highway, Wapping, Tower Hamlets

Sanjiv Mohanlal Shah a Chartered Accountant Whitecroft, Lynwood Heights, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

His Excellency James Roland Wright

a Diplomat 3 Grosvenor Square, Westminster

Jennifer Marion Bowley a Chartered Accountant 10 Church Crescent, Haringey

Veronica May Mockler a Local Government Officer, retired

35C Townshend Road, St. Johns Wood, Westminster

Grethe Hauge a Client Administrator, retired 6 Orchard Court, 82 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey

Deborah Helen Jenner a Nursing Sister Hawthorn Cottage, Crampshaw Lane, Ashtead, Surrey

John Cody Fidler Simpson, CBE

a Journalist 4 Paulton Square, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea

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Gloria June Dismont a Technical Librarian, retired Flat 2, 7 Ritherdon Road, Tooting, Wandsworth

Colin David Bennett an Hotelier 3 High Drive, New Malden, Kingston Upon Thames

Judith Anne Warner a Councillor 20 Hamilton Close, St. Johns Wood, Westminster

Count Paolo Filo Della Torre

a Journalist & Writer 47 Ormonde Terrace, St. Johns Wood, Westminster

Glynn Houlding Stockdale an Interior Designer, retired Woodend, Pepper Street, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Nicholas Martin Oddy a Lecturer Top Flat Left, 15 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh

Dame Eileen Atkins, CBE an Actress 2 The Moorings, Strand on the Green, Chiswick

Leonard Gordon Goodman

a Teacher of Dance 3 Market Street, Dartford, Kent

Patrick Whitehead Burke an Hotelier Chanson de la mer, La Route de l'etacq, St. Ouen, Jersey

Sydney Spencer a Hall Steward 19 Sutherland Road, Edmonton

Derek George Hussey an Accountant, retired 12 Church Farm, Yatton , Keynell, Wiltshire

Timothy Alexander Howkins

a Financial Services Director Rabley Park, Ridge, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Read. Resolved – That this Court doth hereby assent to the admission of the said persons to the Freedom of this City by redemption upon the terms and in the manner mentioned in the several Resolutions of this Court, and it is hereby ordered that Mr. Chamberlain do admit them severally to their Freedom accordingly.

Parliament The Remembrancer’s report of measures introduced into Parliament which might have an effect on the services provided by the City of London Corporation. Secondary Legislation Measure with effect from

The Local Justice Areas Order 2011 1st January, 2012

(The text of the measure and the explanatory notes can be obtained from the Remembrancer’s office.) Received.

Results of Ballots

The Town Clerk reported the result of a ballot taken at the last Court for the appointment of one Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School for a three year term to expire in April 2014. Votes

Anthony Llewelyn-Davies 70 Matthew Charles Falco Lombardi Richardson 22

Read.

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Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Anthony Llewelyn-Davies, to be appointed on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School for a three year term expiring in April 2014.

Appointment (a) The Court proceeded to appoint one Member on the Open Spaces, City Gardens and West Ham Park Committee for a one year term for a Member who had less than five years’ service on the Court, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nomination had been received:- Nomination received:- Alexander John Cameron Deane

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alexander Deane to have been appointed on the Open Spaces, City Gardens and West Ham Park Committee.

(b) The Court proceeded to appoint one Member on the Audit and Risk Management Committee for a four year term to expire in March 2015, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nomination had been received:- Nomination received:- Jeremy Paul Mayhew, M.A., M.B.A.

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Jeremy Mayhew to have been appointed on the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

(c) The Court proceeded to appoint four Members on the Hospitality Working Party of the Policy and Resources Committee for varying terms, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nominations had been received:- Nominations received:- John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy Douglas Barrow, Deputy Robin Anthony Eve, O.B.E., Deputy William Barrie Fraser, O.B.E., Deputy Dr. Peter Bernard Hardwick, Q.H.P. Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons.) Richard David Regan, Deputy

John George Stewart Scott

The Court proceeded, in accordance with Standing Order No. 10, to ballot on the foregoing vacancies.

The Lord Mayor requested the Chief Commoner and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, or their representatives, to be scrutineers of the ballot.

Resolved – That the votes be counted at the conclusion of the Court and the results printed in the Summons for the next meeting.

(d) The Court proceeded to appoint four Members on the Energy and Sustainability Sub Policy and Resources Committee for varying terms, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nominations had been received:- Nominations received:- John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy Douglas Barrow, Deputy

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Archibald Duncan Galloway, O.B.E. Alison Jane Gowman, Alderman Sylvia Doreen Moys




(e) The Court proceeded to appoint six Members on the Privileges Sub Policy and Resources Committee for varying terms, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nominations had been received: Nominations received:- John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy

Anthony Noel Eskenzi, C.B.E., D.Sc., Deputy The Revd. Stephen Decatur Haines, M.A, Deputy Oliver Arthur Wynlayne Lodge, T.D, B.Sc.

Barbara Patricia Newman, C.B.E. Janet Owen, M.B.E., Deputy

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy John Barker, Deputy Anthony Eskenzi, Deputy Revd Stephen Haines, Oliver Lodge, Barbara Newman and Deputy Janet Owen to have been appointed on the Privileges Sub Policy and Resources Committee.

(f) The Court proceeded to appoint one Member on the Markets Committee for the Ward of Farringdon Without: Nomination received:- Alexander John Cameron Deane

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alexander Deane to be appointed on the Markets Committee.

(g) The Court proceeded to appoint four Members on the City of London Archaeological Trust for a four year term to expire in May 2015, in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nominations had been received: Nominations received:- Michael Hudson Hugh Fenton Morris Ann Marjorie Francescia Pembroke John George Stewart Scott Jeremy Lewis Simons, M.Sc. John Richard Cottam White, T.D., Alderman



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Nomination of the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen

Resolved – That Alderman Simon Walsh M.A. and Alderman Neil Redcliffe be appointed on the Honourable the Irish Society in the room of Alderman Sir Paul Judge and Alderman John White.

Questions a) Brian Mooney asked the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee about a proposal to build a ‘London River Park’ pontoon walkway along the City’s riverbank.

In response, the Chairman reported that although there had been discussions regarding the scheme, which was supported by the Mayor of London, no detailed plans for the design had been received. Now that funding had been secured, he understood that details of the project were being developed by the architects and, once they were finalised, the proposal would need to be considered by the Planning and Transportation Committee as part of the formal consultation process. He stated that the City Corporation would consult widely on the impact of the proposals before any decision was made and it would be inappropriate for a view on the proposal to be expressed before the consultation process was complete.

In reply to a supplementary question posed by Brian Mooney, the Chairman reiterated that the formal consultation process would address all the issues raised by Mr Mooney.

In response to a supplementary question posed by Alex Bain-Stewart, the Chairman stated that any proposal for the pontoon to be deemed a temporary structure would be dealt with appropriately.

b) Peter Martinelli asked the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee about proposals to be considered by various Committees for changes to the way in which some of the City’s services would be managed.

In response, the Chairman explained that the proposals had been developed in consultation with relevant Members, in the form of a ‘Change Panel’, in accordance with the agreed procedure for organisational change. He explained that the current proposals sought to reduce the complexity of co-ordinating street works, enable the adoption of better project management and procurement arrangements, facilitate a more co-ordinated approach to developers’ needs and bring the management of visitor services under the remit of one department. He added that all Members had received an email from the Town Clerk on the matter the previous month.

In response to a supplementary question posed by Peter Martinelli, the Chairman stated that the proposals were due to be considered by seven Committees and would hopefully be submitted to the July meeting of the Court thus providing all Members with an opportunity to express their opinion on this matter.

In response to a supplementary question posed by Ann Pembroke, the Chairman explained that the redundancies referred to by the Member were probably being made as a result of budget cuts, which Members were already aware of, rather than these proposals.

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c) Mark Boleat asked the Chairman of the Police Committee for an update, with reference to the City of London Police, on the findings of recent investigations into the death of Mr Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in April 2009. In response, the Chairman reported that the inquest into the death of Mr Tomlinson had returned a verdict of unlawful killing; that a decision had also been taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions that a charge of manslaughter should be brought against PC Simon Harwood of the Metropolitan Police and that he should stand trial, although he was yet to be formally charged. In connection with the separate investigations carried out by the Independent Police Complaints Commission, the only recommendations issued to the City of London Police related to the media handling of the incident and, in particular, recommended that a computer database for force press officers be introduced to record media enquiries and responses and that a procedure be established to ensure information on an investigation is passed to the senior investigating officer. He confirmed that both recommendations had been complied with and the Police office staff were now better prepared to deal with any future high profile incidents. In response to a supplementary question posed by Martin Day, the Chairman explained that the Coroner was appointed by the Home Office. In response to a further supplementary question posed by Brian Mooney, the Chairman stated that no complaint had been submitted against a City of London Police Officer for obfuscation. In answer to a supplementary question posed by Peter Martinelli, the Chairman reiterated that the Home Office appoint the Coroner.

Motion There was no motion.

Awards and Prizes

The Chairman of the Community and Children’s Services Committee referred to sporting achievements of the Sports Development Team in connection with the work of the Committee and in particular the receipt a bronze team medal in respect of a race around the London 2012 Olympic Park.

City’s Cash etc. Committees – Reports

THE CITY BRIDGE TRUST COMMITTEE (William Harry Dove, MBE, JP)

28 April 2011 Hampstead Heath Charitable Trust – Grant Application

The Hampstead Heath Charitable Trust has submitted an application for £3m (over three years) to support a wide programme of environmental education and biodiversity services within open spaces across London including Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest, West Ham Park and Highgate Woods and Queen's Park. The programme will support the environmental education of Londoners and enhance London's biodiversity through specific projects which inspire people, inspire landscapes and inspire communication. We submit a printed and circulated report in which we recommend that the grant application by the Hampstead Heath Charitable Trust for £3m over three years from 2011/2012 be approved.

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Under Charity Law, the following Members expressed a potential conflict of loyalties in the item by virtue of their membership of the various open spaces committees, namely Deputy John Barker, John Bird, Deputy Dennis Cotgrove, Deputy Stella Currie, The Revd. Dr Martin Dudley, Sophie Fernandes, Alderman John Garbutt, Alderman Gordon Haines, Alderman Robert Hall, Dr Peter Hardwick, Clare James, Deputy Catherine McGuinness, Barbara Newman, Deputy Janet Owen, Virginia Rounding, Jeremy Simons and Deputy Michael Welbank and they left the meeting during consideration of the item. Read and agreed to. The Members returned to the room.

Finance, Policy and Establishment Committees - Reports

POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Stuart John Fraser)

12 May 2011

(A) Indemnities and Insurances for Members of the City Corporation Serving on Outside Bodies

We have considered proposals in relation to the protection available to Members of the City Corporation serving on outside bodies in the event a claim is made against the Member, the City Corporation or the outside body. With the concurrence of the Finance Committee, we submit a printed and circulated report which recommends that Members serving on outside bodies be indemnified against any liabilities suffered while acting in good faith; the indemnity covering any shortfall in the available insurance cover, either under the City Corporation‟s policies or those of the outside body. Read and agreed to.

(B) Applications for the Use of Guildhall

In accordance with the arrangements approved by the Court on 21 June 2001 for the approval of applications for the use of Guildhall, we now inform the Court of the following applications which have been agreed to:-

Name Date Function

Summer Reading Challenge Monday 26th September 2011 Awards Ceremony

City of London Pensioners’ Association Tuesday 25th October 2011 Lunch

The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

Thursday 19th

January 2012 Awards Dinner

The Worshipful Company of World Traders

Thursday 16th

February 2012 Lecture

Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group Saturday 6th October 2012 Gala Dinner

Man Booker Prize Tuesday 9th October 2012 Awards Ceremony

and Dinner

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The Sugar Association of London Thursday 18th

October 2012 Dinner

The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators

Thursday 25th

October 2012 Awards Banquet

Received.

(C) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Hospitality

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) established their headquarters in the City in April 1991 and the City of London Corporation played an active role in gaining support for a London location from other EBRD stakeholders, worked with the Bank on a choice of site and provided some initial financial support towards rental charges. Since then the City Corporation has developed a close working relationship with the organisation and has hosted dinners for the Board of Governors‟ to coincide with their annual meetings when they have taken place in London. The EBRD has now advised us that their annual meeting in 2012 will be held in London and has asked whether once again the City of London Corporation would host the Governors‟ dinner.

Taking into account the strong links between the City and the EBRD and the importance of the Bank‟s agenda in emerging markets to the City Corporation‟s own aims in attracting the players in such markets to the City, we recommend that those attending the annual meeting be invited to attend a dinner on 18th May 2012 and that it be left in the hands of the Policy and Resources Committee to make the arrangements within the approved cost parameters for such events. (This would be a Committee function) Read and agreed to.

(D) Early Evening Reception - Opening of the City Treasures Exhibition, coinciding with the Livery “Butcher, Baker and Candlestick-Maker” Exhibition The City Treasures exhibition will be held in the summer of 2012, as part of the City‟s “Cultural Olympiad” programme. The City Treasures exhibition will highlight some of the City Corporation‟s most precious and important historical artefacts including the City‟s copy of the Magna Carta, which was presented to the City in 1067. This charter has recently been recognised by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as one of the most significant archival documents in the country and was one of the first to be included in its UK Memory of the World Register. The exhibition will also draw on items brought together for the book Treasures of the City of London written by David Pearson, the Director of the Libraries, Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery, to be launched in December 2011. During the same period an exhibition entitled „Butcher, Baker, Candlestick-Maker – 1000 years of London Livery Company Treasures‟ will be taking place in the Guildhall Art Gallery. This exhibition will for the first time give the public the opportunity to view some of the arts and treasures of the City Livery Companies under one roof. The treasures the livery companies will be displaying may not

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have a high financial value but will tell the stories of their crafts and trades as well as demonstrating support given to charity, schools and almhouses. To coincide with both exhibitions we recommend that cultural attachés from embassies who have been involved with the projects, representatives from participating livery companies, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), Visit Britain, archivists from City organisations, and Members with relevant interests, be invited to attend an early evening reception in the Guildhall Art Gallery on 21st June 2012 and that it be referred to the Culture Heritage and Libraries Committee to make arrangements within the approved cost parameters. (This would be a Committee function) Read and agreed to.

(E) London Reception for the 2012 Olympic Games

The London Olympic Games will officially open on Friday, 27th July 2012. The opening ceremony will mark the beginning of the 30th Olympiad. As Members will know this is an extremely important occasion for the United Kingdom, in which the country has a large reputational and financial investment. As part of a wider programme of Olympic related events, it is proposed that the City Corporation host a reception at Mansion House, in conjunction with the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London, on the eve of the Games. The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of the international sporting calendar and this reception will provide a unique opportunity for the City of London to support and engage with this prestigious global event. The Olympics Working Group of the Policy and Resources Committee which is considering the City Corporation's involvement with the Games as a whole is supportive of the proposed event. To demonstrate the pull London has for people from across the globe, and across all sectors, as well as setting the scene for the forthcoming Games, we recommend that senior UK government figures, visiting heads of State, a global representation of Chief Executives from across the business spectrum, other prominent personalities drawn from a variety of disciplines, members of the International Olympic and Paralympic Executive Committees, representatives from the international cultural and creative communities and celebrities associated with the Games be invited to attend an early evening reception on 26th July 2012 and that the Policy and Resources Committee make arrangements within the approved cost parameters for such events. (This would be a Committee function) Read and agreed to.

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(F) Breakfast Reception prior to the Olympic and Paralympic Athletes' Parade Following the conclusion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, the Greater London Authority will be organising a “Parade of Athletes” along the lines of the “Parade of Heroes” that took place after the Olympic Games in 2008.

As in 2008, it is anticipated that the athletes will assemble in Guildhall before joining their floats in Guildhall Yard and Gresham Street; the official start taking place at the Mansion House where the Lord Mayor will take the Salute.

Given the City of London‟s involvement and support for the 2012 Olympics, we recommend that a buffet breakfast reception be provided in Guildhall for those taking part in the Olympic and Paralympic athletes‟ parade on 11th September 2012 and that the arrangements be made by the Policy and Resources Committee within the approved cost parameters. (This would be a Full Court event, following which Members will be invited to view the Parade from Mansion House) Read and agreed to.

Rates Committees - Reports PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Martin Farr)

11 May 2011

(A) Rights of Light Issues Affecting Development In view of recent case law concerning rights to light which may prejudice redevelopment in the City, we have considered proposals to use planning powers where appropriate to assist delivery of developments in the City which achieve public benefit. The powers remove the risk that construction of such developments be prevented by injunction. With the concurrence of the Policy and Resources Committee, we submit our recommendations in the form of a printed and circulated report, and recommend approval thereof. Deputy Ken Ayers and Ian Seaton declared potential prejudicial interests in the item and left the meeting during consideration of the item. Read and agreed to. The Members returned to the room.

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(B) Redevelopment of 20 Fenchurch Street – Potential Acquisition of Land for Planning Purposes We have considered proposals for the appropriation and acquisition of land for planning purposes to facilitate the redevelopment of 20 Fenchurch Street. We submit our recommendations, with the concurrence of the Policy and Resources Committee, in the form of a printed and circulated report, and recommend approval thereof. Read and agreed to.

STANDARDS COMMITTEE (His Hon. Dr Colin Kolbert, Independent Member) (Deputy Julian Malins, QC, Deputy Chairman)

27 May 2011

Annual Report In accordance with our terms of reference, we are required to monitor all complaints referred to us and to submit an annual report on our activities. Below is a brief synopsis of the activities we have undertaken during 2010/11:- Complaints to the Standards Committee No allegations of breach of the Members’ Code of Conduct have been made to us during 2010/11. Register of Interests and Declarations of Hospitality and Gifts We have continued to remind Members at regular intervals of the importance of maintaining their declarations on the Register of Interests and, in particular, their declarations of hospitality and gifts received. Whilst it is important to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in relation to this important aspect of public life, we have been pleased to note the positive reaction Members have displayed to the reminders and advice we have offered. Politically Restricted Posts During the course of the year there was a need to revise the policy on Politically Restricted Posts in accordance with the requirements of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007. Whilst the concept of politically restricted posts (ie. those employees who are barred from party political activity) is not new, the effect of this legislation in so far as the Standards Committee is concerned is that the role of an adjudicator to hear applications for exemptions from political restriction has been abolished, the Standards Committee having been made responsible for this function. However, no applications for exemptions have come before us thusfar.

Localism Bill We are aware that under the Government's proposals as expressed in the Localism Bill, sweeping changes to the standards regime are proposed, including the abolition of Standards for England. It is also proposed that responsibility for the

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conduct of elected Members will return to the local level with councils under an obligation to create and police their own codes of conduct dealing with propriety and behaviour issues. The Bill, which also incorporates a number of other, unrelated issues for local authorities, has completed its report stage and will now move to the House of Lords. It is of course being closely monitored by the Remembrancer on the City’s behalf.

We submit this report for information. Received.

Regan, R.D.Deputy Chadwick,R.A.H

Resolved - That the public be excluded from the meeting for one Item of business concerning the commercial settlement of a contract on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

The item was a report regarding the settlement of the final account with a contractor in respect of the refurbishment and redevelopment of Walbrook Wharf.

DUFFIELD

The meeting commenced at 1 p.m. and ended at 1.55pm

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