Matthew Bell

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council meeting scheduled for 15 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important operational, financial, and governance matters. Key discussions were expected to include a strategy for integrated facilities management, proposed increases to charges at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre, and the appointment of external members to the City of London Police Authority Board. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to review the City Bridge Foundation's annual report and financial statements.

Court of Common Council - Friday, 12th December, 2025 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council is scheduled to meet to discuss investment in social housing, award a contract for a sexual health programme, and consult on modifications to the City Plan 2040. They will also be asked to approve the annual on-street parking accounts, and to formally thank the late Lord Mayor.

Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee met on Monday 8 December 2025, approving proposals for new blue plaques and a significant change to the delivery model for the Sculpture in the City programme. The committee also received an update on the financial outturn forecast for the current year.

Community & Children's Services Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 1.45 pm

The Community & Children's Services Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including refurbishment and upgrade works to the York Way Estate lift, lift lobby and stairwell, the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028, and an update on the Golden Lane Leisure Centre. The committee was also scheduled to endorse appointments to the allocated members scheme to the various housing estates.

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.