MINUTES OF THE WARDMOTE
FOR THE ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCILMEN
HELD AT FURNITURE MAKERS’ HALL
AT 12.30pm ON WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH 2025
1. The Beadle opened the Wardmote in the usual manner, with Alderman Prem Goyal deputising for Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli.
The 2025 elections for Common Council timetable is:
| 18 Feb | n/a | Notice of Election |
| 18 Feb | 9.15am | Nomination period begins |
| 25 Feb | Noon | Close of Nominations |
| 5 March | 5pm | Deadline for applying to vote by post |
| 12 March | 5pm | Deadline for applying for a proxy vote |
| 19 March | TBC | Wardmotes |
| 20 March | 8am – 8pm | Polling Day for contested elections |
Statutory public consultation for additional micromobility parking bays across the City has ended and we are pleased to announce a micromobility parking bay on Austin Friars Square (plan attached) from Monday, 17 February.
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Delighted to start the year with some great news – our Alderman, Professor Michael Mainelli, has been made President of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry – “Former Lord Mayor Named President of London Business Group“.
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Medical Prime is a specialist private Menopause clinic in Broad Street Ward that provides quality care in a comfortable and discreet environment within 65 London Wall. Our initial consultation length is up to 60 minutes and follow-up appointments are up to 40 minutes. We have patients in their 20’s, patients in their 80’s, and all ages in between. Menopause, premature-menopause, and perimenopause care.
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Congratulations to Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli who was re-elected as Alderman for Broad Street Ward yesterday!
… from your team, Deputy Christopher Hayward, Antony Manchester CC, and Shahnan Bakth CC.
The City of London is about creating wealth, enriching the business & built environment, and sharing prosperity through philanthropy. As workers in the City vote as well as residents, we pay particular attention to our annual surveys. At the time of Brexit, 2016, we had 525,000 workers. At the time of the November 2023 survey we had 615,000 workers. The latest survey just published shows 678,00 workers, an increase of 10.4%.
When the City of London began kicking off the Elizabeth Line with funding, one requirement was 5G coverage. Finally, customers travelling on the Elizabeth Line now benefit from high speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage on the entire line, above ground, at stations and while travelling in the tunnels.
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| The City of London Corporation has created a guide for financial services businesses expanding into the UK. This practical resource will help firms to navigate the UK regulatory system and seek authorisation. Expanding into the UK: a guide for international financial services firms, developed with global law firm Hogan Lovells, provides a clear outline of what to expect. It offers: An explanation of the main elements of the UK’s regulatory regime; Guidance on which regulator – the FCA or the PRA – firms should obtain authorisation from; A step-by-step overview of how to obtain authorisation, and the timeline for the application process; Sector-specific insights for banking, fintech, insurance and asset management firms; Further practical steps for setting up a business in the UK. With a skilled workforce, global connectivity, and a world-leading regulatory framework, the UK offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Building your business here is an opportunity to connect with a vibrant ecosystem of experts, innovators and leaders across financial services and technology. The City of London Corporation is here to help. Get in touch to start your journey. |