The Court of Aldermen is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the consideration of minutes from a previous meeting, the review of 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 is expected to focus on applications for the Freedom of the City. The Chamberlain will present a list of individuals who have applied to be admitted to this historic civic honour. The report pack indicates that a substantial number of applications are to be considered, with the previous Court of Aldermen meeting in July 2026 having approved the admission of two hundred and seventeen individuals. The Freedom of the City is a long-standing tradition, granting certain rights and privileges to those admitted, and it is often bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the City or public life.

Report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen

The Court is also scheduled to receive a report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen. While the specific contents of this report are not detailed in the provided documents, such reports typically cover a range of administrative and operational matters relevant to the Aldermen's functions. In the previous meeting's documentation, the General Purposes Committee had no report to present. However, the current agenda indicates a report is anticipated.

Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, and Memorials

The meeting is set to address resolutions concerning retirements, congratulations, and memorials. This item allows the Court to formally acknowledge significant events in the lives of its members or other notable figures. For instance, at the July meeting, the Court offered its sincere congratulations to Alderman Sir Alastair King DL on his recent appointment as Knight Bachelor, his role as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, and his professorship at St George's, University of London. Such resolutions serve to recognise achievements and mark important transitions.

Question on Minutes of the Last Court

A procedural item on the agenda is the question of whether the minutes of the last Court of Aldermen meeting were correctly recorded. This is a standard practice to ensure the accuracy of the official record of proceedings. The minutes from the previous meeting held on 12 May 2026 were confirmed as correctly recorded at the July meeting.