The City Bridge Foundation Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, with a private agenda that includes discussions on the organisation's strategic direction, financial planning, and operational matters. Key topics for consideration include the overarching business plan for 2026-2031, the budget and financial forecasts for the upcoming year, and governance arrangements. The board will also review bridge inspection contracts and updates on charitable funding initiatives.

Overarching Business Plan and Financials

A significant item on the agenda is the CBF Overarching Business Plan 2026-2031. This report, prepared by the CBF Operations Director, will be presented for decision. Alongside this, the board will consider the CBF Budget and Financial Forecasts 2026-27, a joint report from the Acting Managing Director of CBF and the CBF Finance Director, also for decision. These documents will outline the strategic direction and financial commitments for the City Bridge Foundation over the next five years.

Governance and Risk Management

The board is also set to review and make decisions on the CBF Board Governance Arrangements 2026/27, as detailed in a report from the CBF Operations Director. Furthermore, an update on the CBF Risk Appetite & Principal Risk Register will be presented for decision, indicating a focus on managing the organisation's exposure to potential risks.

Bridge Maintenance and Operations

Under the primary object of maintaining bridges, the board will receive a report from the Executive Director, Environment, regarding Bridge Inspection and Consultancy Contracts. This item is scheduled for decision. Additionally, an update on the Tower Bridge Critical Incident and Trauma Support Policy will be provided for information by the Director of Tower Bridge.

Charitable Funding Initiatives

In its role of charitable funding, the board will consider several items. A report from the CBF Chief Funding Director will cover the Emergency Fund for decision. The Strategic Transition Award: Disability Justice Fund will also be presented for decision, alongside an update on the rollout and implementation of the Standing with Londoners initiative, which is for information.

Other Matters

The agenda also includes an update on the COL EEDI Strategic Framework from the Chief Strategy Officer for information. The board will also receive reports for information on outstanding actions, the CBF Board Forward Plan, and decisions taken under delegated authority or urgency. The Acting Managing Director of CBF will also present their report. The meeting will conclude with a session for questions on matters relating to the work of the board and any other business that the Chair considers urgent.

The meeting will be held at the North Tower Lounge, Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 2UP, and via Microsoft Teams. Attendees are invited to a tour of the Tower Bridge Visitor Attraction beforehand.