Jennette Rachel Newman (Alderwoman)

General Purposes Committee of Aldermen - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am

The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the election of a deputy chair, appointments to various committees, and support for UK-based financial and professional services. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Mayoral and Shrieval Fleet, and the Livery Liaison Scheme in a non-public session.

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.

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.