Brendan Barns

Policy and Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 1.45 pm

The Policy and Resources Committee of the City of London Council met on 12 June 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the appointment of members to the Income Generation Working Party, the appointment of Lead Members, and the Natural Environment Complementary Land Policy and Assets Appraisal. The committee was also scheduled to discuss resolutions from the Wards of Aldersgate, Bishopsgate, Cripplegate and Dowgate.

Finance Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 12.45 pm

The Finance Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of financial matters, including the Pan-London Sexual Health eService, the Climate Action Strategy, and central contingencies. They were also scheduled to receive updates on risk management and Barbican leaseholder service charges.

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.

Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 2.00 pm

The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee met to discuss a number of street improvement projects, adopt the Bunhill, Barbican & Golden Lane Healthy Neighbourhood Plan, and consider the designs for Leadenhall Street as part of the City Cluster Vision Programme. The committee also discussed and approved Section 278 agreements[^2] for developments at 65 Gresham Street and 40 Leadenhall Street.

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.