Gregory Alfred Lawrence

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026, approving significant budget changes for the upcoming financial year and appointing new members to various committees. Key decisions included an increase in Council Tax and business rates, alongside the approval of the City Fund and City's Estate budgets.

Port Health & Environmental Services Committee - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 11.00 am

The Port Health & Environmental Services Committee meeting scheduled for 21 April 2026 was set to consider several key service plans for the upcoming year, focusing on commercial environmental health and port health food enforcement. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to review a draft Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and receive an update on actions taken regarding fees at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC).

Corporate Services Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 1.45 pm

The Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for 15 April 2026 was set to discuss a range of important operational and strategic matters. Key among these was the proposed People & HR Business Plan for 2026-29, alongside reviews of the City Surveyor's Department's operating model and Guildhall security. The meeting also included updates on health and safety, internal audits, and the progress of various programmes.

Markets Board - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 11.00 am

The Markets Board was scheduled to receive updates from the General Managers of Smithfield, Billingsgate, and New Spitalfields Markets. The board was also set to consider a report on debt arrears relating to the markets.

Epping Forest & Commons Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 11.00 am

The Epping Forest & Commons Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 24 March 2026, was set to cover a range of operational and strategic matters concerning Epping Forest and Burnham Beeches. Key discussions were anticipated around risk management for both Epping Forest and Burnham Beeches & The Commons, the extension of Public Space Protection Orders at Burnham Beeches, and the Epping Forest Conservation and Land Management Work Programme for 2026-2027. The election of Epping Forest Verderers for 2027 was also on the agenda.