Matthew Waters

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.

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.

Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 1.45 pm

The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee met on 16 September 2025, to discuss a range of projects, including cycleway improvements, pedestrian priority schemes, highway maintenance, and public realm enhancements. Key decisions included approving a budget increase for the Smithfield Area Public Realm project, moving forward with pedestrian priority schemes on Threadneedle Street and Old Broad Street, and agreeing to defer the Aldgate to Blackfriars cycleway project. The committee also addressed advertising board policies and allocated funds for updating Legible London signage.

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