City of London Corporation

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the financial district of London, known as the Square Mile. It supports the diverse and sustainable London and encourages the vibrant city to thrive within the globally-successful UK..

Aldermanic Appraisal Process 2022

Gemma Stokley, Principal Governance and Member Services Manage, wrote to the Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks of the several Livery Companies on 8th June 2022 to provide details...

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Admission of Sheriffs – 28 September 2022

The Town Clerk's Office has provided details for the Admission of Sheriffs on 28 September 2022.

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Climate Action Strategy

The City of London Corporation has adopted a radical Climate Action Strategy which breaks new ground and sets out how the organisation will achieve net zero, build climate resilience and champion...

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Departments

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the City of London, distinct from the Greater London Authority. Historically, it is the ancient core from which the rest...

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Services

The City of London Corporation has a large range public services to support and enrich the City ranging from Libraries to Social Care. The City extends their support and role...

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City of London Information Publications

A list of publications pertinent to the City of London - A Square Mile year by Peter Waine, Past Master Gardener An engaging insight into the City of London's traditions...

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The Lord Mayor

The current Lord Mayor, serving from 2022 to 2023, is Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons. He is the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London and is...

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Court of Common Council

The City of London is divided into 25 wards. Each ward elects one Alderman and two or more Common Councilmen (collectively referred to as Members, equivalent to councillors), dependent on...

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Court of Common Council Election Results 2022

The City of London Corporation held elections for Common Council on 24 March 2022. This election was delayed one year due to the pandemic (normally every 4 years) and all...

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How to become a Common Councilman

Becoming a councillor in the City (known as a Common Councillor) is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service. It enables people to play a valuable part in...

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Court of Aldermen

The Court of Aldermen forms part of the senior governance of the City of London Corporation. It comprises twenty five Aldermen of the City of London and the Recorder of...

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How to become an Alderman and Sheriff

In the City of London, but nowhere else, Aldermen are still elected for each of the wards of the City, by the regular electorate, and until 2004 could hold office...

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How to become a non-Aldermanic Sheriff

Each year the liveryman of the City’s Livery Companies meet in Guildhall to elect two sheriffs at an event called Common Hall. The usual arrangement is that one of the...

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City Officers

The Town Clerk The role of the Town Clerk of the City of London dates back to 1274 when Ralph Crepyn held office until 1306. This role has now transitioned...

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The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the financial district of London, known as the Square Mile. It supports the diverse and sustainable London and encourages the vibrant city to thrive within the globally-successful UK.

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