The Honourable Emily Sophia Wedgwood Benn, Deputy

Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 4.00 pm

The Communications & Corporate Affairs Sub (Policy & Resources) Committee of the City of London Corporation was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, to discuss a range of topics, including ward newsletters, a review of the 2025 election engagement campaign, and updates on corporate communications, external affairs, and parliamentary matters. The committee was also expected to discuss memberships and subscriptions, as well as innovation and growth quarterly reports.

Board of Governors of the City Junior School - Friday, 3rd October, 2025 3.00 pm

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.

Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 9.00 am

The Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee were scheduled to meet on Monday, 22 September 2025 to discuss the City Arts Initiative, the Cultural Strategy, and the revenue outturn forecast. The committee was also expected to note the forward plan.

Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 1.45 pm

The Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss a number of items, including changes to the Scheme of Delegations, an investment governance update, the appointment of additional members to the Competitiveness Advisory Board, a proposal for Faith in the City, and a rough sleeping prevention and recovery grant delivery proposal. The committee approved the recommendations for Faith in the City, the North East London Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant Delivery Proposal, and the changes to the Scheme of Delegations.