John William Fletcher, Deputy

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 11.00 am

The Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Safer City Partnership strategy, community safety, serious violence and the late night levy. Councillors were scheduled to discuss the Safer City Partnership's (SCP) strategy for 2025-2029, and how to deliver community safety in the City of London. They were also scheduled to receive an update on the Serious Violence Sub-Group and the Hotspot Response Grant, and a report on the Late Night Levy.

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council of the City of London Corporation was scheduled to meet on 22 May 2025. On the agenda was the consideration of resolutions from annual wardmotes, revisions to standing orders regarding property transaction thresholds, and appointments to various committees. Members were also expected to receive reports on the City of London Policing Plan 2025-28, urgent actions taken, and recent legislation.

Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 1.45 pm

The City of London Corporation's Licensing Committee met on 13 May 2025 to elect a chairman and deputy chairman, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss several reports. The committee agreed on a proposed fee structure for 2025/26, and delegated authority to the Executive Director Environment to approve future annual fees for gambling and sex establishment licenses, subject to providing informational reports to the committee. The committee also received updates on appeals against licensing sub-committee decisions, ongoing work streams, and delegated decisions of the Executive Director Environment pertaining to premises licences.

Barbican Residential Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 1.45 pm

The Barbican Residential Committee (BRC) convened to discuss key issues affecting the Barbican Estate, including lift modernisation, governance review, and repairs and maintenance. The committee approved the terms of reference for a governance review of the Barbican Estate Office (BEO), and also approved the proposal to proceed to the specification and tendering phase of the major modernisation for the tower lifts, retaining the guides, counterweight, and frame. The committee also received updates on various ongoing projects and financial matters.

Meeting start time at 10.30am or at the rising of the Planning & Transportation Committee, whichever is later, Planning Applications Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 10.30 am