The Court of Common Council's meeting on Thursday, 23 April 2026, was scheduled to focus on the appointment of members to various committees and outside bodies, alongside considering reports on the City's finances, planning matters, and policing. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to the appointment of individuals to serve on a range of committees, including the Policy and Resources Committee, Investment Committee, and the City of London Police Authority Board, with several contested vacancies.

Appointments to Committees and Outside Bodies

A substantial part of the meeting was dedicated to the appointment of members to various committees and outside bodies for the upcoming year. This included filling vacancies on the Policy and Resources Committee, Investment Committee, City of London Police Authority Board, Corporate Services Committee, Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Barbican Centre Board, and the Freedom Applications Sub-Committee. Supporting statements from candidates seeking appointment to these roles were provided, outlining their experience and reasons for seeking nomination.

Planning and Transportation Committee Matters

The Planning and Transportation Committee was scheduled to present a report concerning the appropriation of several properties. These properties, including 150 Aldersgate Street, 1 London Wall Place, 2 London Wall Place, 11 Pilgrim Street, 2 Swan Lane (Riverbank House), 55 Ludgate Hill, and 2 Aldermanbury Square/55 Basinghall Street, were acquired for post-war redevelopment and planning purposes. The report recommended that these properties are no longer required for their original planning purposes and should be appropriated for investment purposes, allowing for the grant of new long-leasehold interests.

Audit and Risk Management Committee External Member Appointments

The Audit and Risk Management Committee was set to recommend the appointment of three external members: Mike Pinder, Mary Hardy, and Tangy Morgan. These appointments were intended to bring additional expertise and scrutiny to the committee, with terms expiring in 2027, 2029, and 2030 respectively.

Freedom of the City Applications

A list of applications for the Freedom of the City was to be presented for consideration. This historic award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions. The report detailed the applicants and their nominators.

City of London Police Authority Board Policing Plan

The City of London Police Authority Board was scheduled to present its refreshed City of London Policing Plan for 2025-2028. This plan outlines the proposed arrangements for policing the City, its policing objectives, and its national and international functions, taking into account national strategic policing priorities and government policy.

Legislation Report

A report from the City Remembrancer was to be presented, detailing measures introduced into Parliament that may affect the work and services provided by the City Corporation. This included updates on the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Employment Rights Act 2025, and the Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026.

Other Scheduled Business

The agenda also included items such as the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting, a policy statement from the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, and reports on actions taken under urgency procedures by various committees, including the Policy and Resources Committee, Finance Committee, and Civic Affairs Sub-Committee. There was also a motion to exclude the public from certain items of business due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.