Chief Commoner James Henry George Pollard, Deputy

Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 1.45 pm

The Policy and Resources Committee of the City of London Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the positioning of an overnight stay levy, the 2026/27 pay policy statement, and departmental budget estimates for the upcoming financial year.

Civic Affairs Sub-Committee - Friday, 23 January 2026 - 11.00 am

The Civic Affairs Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a range of matters, including the usage of committee rooms and event spaces, member workspace requirements, and applications for the use of the Great Hall and for hospitality. The committee was also set to review a resolution from the Member Development and Standards Sub-Committee concerning past members' behaviours and privileges.

Markets Board - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 11.00 am

The Markets Board meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of operational and strategic matters concerning the City of London's wholesale markets. Key discussions were expected to include updates from market general managers, a review of the Markets Division Business Plan, and the approval of a draft high-level business plan for the City Surveyor's Department. The board was also scheduled to consider the wholesale market risk update report.

Port Health & Environmental Services Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 11.00 am

The Port Health & Environmental Services Committee meeting scheduled for 20 January 2026 was set to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters concerning the department's operations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key agenda items included the annual fees and charges for cleansing services, cemetery and crematorium operations, and the Animal Health and Welfare Service, alongside the proposed revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27 and the Environment Department's high-level business plan for 2026-30.

Planning and Transportation Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Planning and Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for 19 January 2026 was set to cover a range of significant topics, including the review of the committee's terms of reference, the approval of revenue and capital budgets for the upcoming financial year, and the Environment Department's high-level business plan for 2026-30. Discussions were also scheduled on government and Greater London Authority (GLA) consultations concerning housing delivery, a highway declaration at 65 Gresham Street, and the Fenchurch Street Area Healthy Streets Plan.