City of London Corporation
The City of London Corporation is addressing internal governance, shelving a ward boundary review and proposing extended terms for independent persons.
The City of London Corporation's Policy and Resources Committee decided in October 2026 not to proceed with a ward boundary review, as a working party found no material case. Separately, in October 2026, the Member Development and Standards Sub Committee proposed extending terms for independent persons to improve continuity. In September 2026, the Court of Common Council granted itself power to revoke Freedom of the City status, while rejecting a proposal for a new Policy Leader role.
The Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee received updates in September 2026 on the expanding City Belonging Project, its response to antisemitism, and research into its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade. Financially, the Audit and Risk Management Committee noted in September 2026 that the City Fund is projected to face a cumulative deficit from 2027-28 when transitional funding ceases.
Regarding housing, a September 2026 report highlighted a backlog of 1,634 fire safety actions and dips in repairs delivery. The City of London Corporation is the local government and policing body for the City of London. The Civic Affairs Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 26 October 2026, with this topic on its agenda.
Key facts
- The Policy and Resources Committee decided in October 2026 not to proceed with a review of ward boundaries. Source
- The Member Development and Standards Sub Committee recommended in October 2026 extending terms for independent persons to two four-year periods. Source
- The Court of Common Council approved an Act in September 2026 granting itself the power to revoke Freedom of the City status. Source
- The City of London Council rejected a proposal for a new Policy Leader role in September 2026. Source
- The City Fund is projected to face a cumulative deficit from the 2027-28 financial year onwards. Source
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