Ian Thomas

General Purposes Committee of Aldermen Officer

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

The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes decisions on proposed bye-law amendments for the Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants and a supplemental charter for the Worshipful Company of Needlemakers. Discussions are also planned regarding the Guildable Manor of Southwark and a quarterly report on support for the UK's financial and professional services sector.

Court of Aldermen Officer

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

The Court of Aldermen is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, with The Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, DBE, taking the chair at 12:30 pm. The meeting's agenda includes the confirmation of previous minutes, consideration of resolutions on retirements and other matters, and applications for the Freedom of the City. Additionally, the Court will receive a report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen, discuss precepts for the Common Hall, and consider an order for keeping the Hustings clear.

Policy and Resources Committee Officer

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

Corporate Services Committee Clerk

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

The Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026 was set to discuss the council's pay policy for the upcoming financial year, review departmental budget estimates, and consider updates on risk management and the committee's terms of reference. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the previous meeting's minutes and a discussion on the Programme Sapphire ERP update.

Finance Committee Officer

Finance Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 12.45 pm

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to cover a range of financial matters, including updates on local government funding, the Chamberlain's business plan, and a review of financial controls. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Connect to Work programme and receive an update on departmental risk management.