The Court of Aldermen convened on Tuesday 14 July 2026, with The Lady Mayor taking the Chair. The meeting's agenda included the confirmation of previous minutes, resolutions on retirements and memorials, applications for the Freedom of the City, and a report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen.

Applications for the Freedom of the City

A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to be dedicated to considering applications for the Freedom of the City. The report pack listed a substantial number of individuals seeking this honour, with their names, occupations, addresses, and the City Livery Companies they were associated with detailed. The Freedom of the City is a historic privilege granted to individuals who have demonstrated significant contribution or connection to the City of London.

Report of the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen

The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen presented a report concerning proposed updates to the Charters and Ordinances of two prominent City Livery Companies.

Worshipful Company of Coach Makers and Coach Harness Makers – Supplemental Charter and Ordinances

The Court was scheduled to consider and approve recommendations from the General Purposes Committee regarding an application for a supplemental Charter and Ordinances by the Worshipful Company of Coach Makers and Coach Harness Makers. This proposed update aims to modernise the company's original Charter, which was first approved during the reign of King Charles II in 1677.

Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths – Supplemental Charter and Ordinances

Similarly, the Court was set to review and approve recommendations concerning an application for a supplemental Charter and Ordinances from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. This update would revise the company's original Charter, which dates back to King James I in 1604.