Tom Sleigh, Deputy

Local Plans Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 9.00 am

The Local Plans Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee was scheduled to convene to address several key items, most notably the proposed modifications to the City Plan 2040 following its independent examination. The committee was also expected to confirm the minutes of a prior meeting and elect a deputy chair.

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.

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.

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.