Alison Gowman CBE (Alderman)

Meeting start time at 10:30am or at the rising of the Planning an Transportation Committee, whichever is later, Planning Applications Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Applications Sub-Committee met on 9 September 2025, and approved plans to convert the Custom House, a Grade I listed building, into a hotel-led mixed-use development, and to use part of the Sugar Quay Jetty for seating and service related to a ground floor restaurant. The Custom House plan includes a hotel, spa, and ground floor food, beverage, gallery and event spaces, along with significant public realm improvements. The Sugar Quay Jetty application allows for a commercial seating area while maintaining public access.

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including improvements to Leadenhall Street, changes to the Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting and Analysis Service Procurement Committee, and a new project management framework. They were also scheduled to consider appointments to various boards, applications for the Freedom of the City, and reports from the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Comptroller & City Solicitor.

Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 1.45 pm

The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee were scheduled to discuss improvements to public spaces, micromobility schemes, and proposed changes to the Transport for London (TfL) congestion charge at their meeting.

Investment Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 11.00 am

The Investment Committee of the City of London Corporation met on 21 July 2025 to discuss investment governance, treasury management, business plan progress and risk management. The committee was scheduled to discuss revisions to standing orders regarding property transaction thresholds, receive an update on the treasury management portfolio, review the City Surveyor's Department business plan, and consider updates to the risk register. Some items were marked for exclusion of the public due to the disclosure of exempt information.

Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee convened to discuss risk management, fundraising, revenue, and asset updates for Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park. The committee was also scheduled to discuss assistant director's reports for each of the named locations.