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Court of Aldermen - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 12.30 pm
December 3, 2024 Court of Aldermen View on council websiteSummary
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This meeting was scheduled to include a vote of thanks to the outgoing Lord Mayor and the swearing in of the new Bridgemasters1. However, the main item on the agenda was to consider almost 100 applications for the Freedom of the City of London2.
Applications for the Freedom of the City
The Chamberlain's Court considered 108 applications for the Freedom of the City of London, from individuals and from those seeking to join one of the ancient livery companies3.
Vote of Thanks for the outgoing Lord Mayor
A vote of thanks for the outgoing Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, was scheduled to take place. The document outlining the vote of thanks thanks Alderman Mainelli for his service, describing him as:
one of the City's most distinguished ambassadors.
Bridgemasters Oath
The meeting was scheduled to include the swearing of the Bridgemasters Oath. This oath is traditionally sworn by the incoming Bridge Masters at the first Court of Aldermen following their appointment. The document does not name the incoming Bridge Masters.
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The Court of Aldermen are responsible for the appointment of the Bridge Masters. The Bridge Masters are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of London Bridge and the other bridges that cross the River Thames that are owned by the City of London Corporation. ↩
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The Freedom of the City of London is an ancient honour that can be granted to individuals or groups by the City of London Corporation. There is no longer any material benefit to being granted the Freedom of the City of London, but it is seen as a high honour. ↩
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The Livery Companies are the descendants of the ancient guilds that controlled trade in London. They are now charitable organisations, and are closely associated with the City of London Corporation. ↩
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