The Honourable Emily Sophia Wedgwood Benn, Deputy - for City of London (Bread Street)

The Honourable Emily Sophia Wedgwood Benn, Deputy

Bread Street

Email: emily.benn@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Council: City of London

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Applications Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Finance Committee (Committee Member) Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee (Committee Member) Civic Affairs Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning and Transportation Committee (Committee Member) Court of Common Council (Commoners) Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee (Committee Member) Policy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Board of Governors of the City Junior School (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

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Finance Committee Committee Member

Finance Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 12.45 pm

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 13 January 2026 was set to cover a range of financial matters, including updates on local government funding, the Chamberlain's business plan, and a review of financial controls. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Connect to Work programme and receive an update on departmental risk management.

January 13, 2026, 12:45 pm
Court of Common Council Commoners

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.

December 12, 2025
Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee Committee Member

Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 4.00 pm

The Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee are scheduled to discuss a strategic branding review, political party conferences, and an update to the Square Mile Sport Strategy. They will also discuss risk appetite in a non-public session.

December 10, 2025
Finance Committee Committee Member

Finance Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 1.00 pm

The Finance Committee convened to discuss a range of financial matters, including approving the 2026/27 operational budget estimates, allocating funds from the International Disaster Fund, and addressing the financial challenges facing the Housing Revenue Account[^1]. The committee also reviewed the Integrated Facilities Management strategy and approved contingency funding for the Bury Street public inquiry.

December 09, 2025
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee Committee Member

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

The Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee met to discuss the City Arts Initiative, the Sculpture in the City programme, the revenue outturn forecast, and Keats House. The committee approved two blue plaque proposals, rejected one, and deferred a decision on the Sculpture in the City programme pending further information. The committee also reviewed the revenue outturn forecast as at Quarter 2 2025/26.

December 08, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 66

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 0