Simon Pryke (Alderman)

Meeting start time at 10:30am or at the rising of the Planning an Transportation Committee, whichever is later, Planning Applications Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Applications Sub-Committee met on 9 September 2025, and approved plans to convert the Custom House, a Grade I listed building, into a hotel-led mixed-use development, and to use part of the Sugar Quay Jetty for seating and service related to a ground floor restaurant. The Custom House plan includes a hotel, spa, and ground floor food, beverage, gallery and event spaces, along with significant public realm improvements. The Sugar Quay Jetty application allows for a commercial seating area while maintaining public access.

Court of Common Council - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 1.00 pm

The Court of Common Council was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including improvements to Leadenhall Street, changes to the Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting and Analysis Service Procurement Committee, and a new project management framework. They were also scheduled to consider appointments to various boards, applications for the Freedom of the City, and reports from the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Comptroller & City Solicitor.

General Purposes Committee of Aldermen - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 10.00 am

The General Purposes Committee of Aldermen met on 15 July 2025 to elect a chair and deputy chair, and to discuss support for UK-based financial and professional services. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the future disposal strategy for 1 Queen Victoria Street (Magistrates' Court) and the Mayor's & City Court, Guildhall.

Court of Aldermen - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 12.30 pm

The Court of Aldermen for the City of London Council were scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025. During the meeting, attendees were expected to discuss applications for the Freedom of the City, resolutions on retirements, and the results of wardmotes[^1] held in June. The Court was also scheduled to receive letters and a report from the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen.

New, special meeting - Letters Patent - Entrepreneurs, Court of Aldermen - Monday, 14th July, 2025 5.30 pm

The Court of Aldermen for the City of London Council convened for a special meeting to formalise the grant of Livery to the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs. The meeting was scheduled to include a formal presentation of Letters Patent to the Company.