Nighat Qureishi, Deputy

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.

CBF, City Bridge Foundation Board - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 11.00 am

Community & Children's Services Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Community & Children's Services Committee were scheduled to discuss a new resident involvement strategy, a development proposal on Baltic Street West, and an asset management strategy for housing services. Also on the agenda was a proposal for the City of London to act as the lead authority for the North East London (NEL) Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant.

Markets Board - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 11.00 am

The Markets Board met to discuss updates from the general managers of Smithfield Market, New Spitalfields Market and Billingsgate Market, as well as the Markets Division business plan and wholesale market risk. The board noted the updates and reports provided. They also approved the public and non-public minutes from the previous meeting held on 9 July 2025.

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 1.00 pm