Sir Charles Edward Beck Bowman (Alderman)

Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 1.45 pm

The Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee met to discuss progress on the Barbican's EDI strategy and the City Corporation's broader EDI strategic framework. The committee was also scheduled to review the upcoming Member Learning & Development programme's focus on EDI.

Court of Aldermen - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 12.30 pm

The Court of Aldermen convened on Tuesday 3 February 2026, with The Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, DBE, taking the chair. The meeting's agenda included the confirmation of previous minutes, resolutions on retirements and congratulatory matters, applications for the Freedom of the City, and reports from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen.

General Purposes Committee of Aldermen - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.00 am

The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen met on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the bye-laws of the Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants and a supplemental charter for the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers. The committee also reviewed the City Corporation's relationship with the Guildable Manor of Southwark and received an update on support for the UK's financial and professional services sector.

Corporate Services Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 1.45 pm

The Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 January 2026, was set to discuss the City of London Corporation's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 and the departmental budget estimates for the same year. The committee was also scheduled to review its own terms of reference and receive an update on People & HR risk management.

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council meeting scheduled for 15 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important operational, financial, and governance matters. Key discussions were expected to include a strategy for integrated facilities management, proposed increases to charges at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre, and the appointment of external members to the City of London Police Authority Board. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to review the City Bridge Foundation's annual report and financial statements.