Jennette Rachel Newman (Alderwoman)

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 1.00 pm

At a meeting of the Court of Common Council, the City of London Corporation agreed to changes to officer delegation, discussed housing governance, and received a report from the Panel of Independent Persons. The Court also approved a motion to instruct officers to report on introducing rolling electoral registration.

Planning Applications Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Applications Sub-Committee convened to discuss planning applications, with key decisions made regarding the redevelopment of Custom House into a hotel and the use of the Sugar Quay Jetty for restaurant seating. The committee approved the Custom House redevelopment, balancing the benefits of public access and economic use against the harm to the listed building. Conversely, the application for Sugar Quay Jetty was approved after a lengthy debate, with concerns raised about noise and loss of public space.

Finance Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 1.30 pm

The Finance Committee convened to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters, including approving risk appetite levels for medium-term finances, receiving a budget monitoring report, and reviewing the Chamberlain's business plan. The committee also endorsed changes to investment property transaction thresholds and discussed Central London Forward grant receipts and programme delivery.

Court of Aldermen - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 12.30 pm

The Court of Aldermen of City of London Council were scheduled to meet on 16 September 2025. The agenda included discussion of resolutions, applications for the Freedom of the City, and a report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen. The meeting was scheduled to be observed by the public via the City of London Corporation YouTube Channel.

General Purposes Committee of Aldermen - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen meeting on 16 September 2025. The agenda included a review of the governance of the Court of Aldermen, proposed refurbishments to the Mansion House[^2], and an update on the Emanuel Hospital Charity. The committee was also scheduled to discuss appointments to the Samuel Wilson Loans Trust and the Emanuel Hospital Management Sub-Committee.