City of London Corporation
The City of London Corporation is currently discussing internal governance reforms, social responsibility initiatives, and addressing challenges in housing services and financial planning.
The City of London's Member Development and Standards Sub Committee proposed in October 2026 to extend terms for independent persons from two years to two four-year terms, aiming to improve continuity and reduce recruitment burden. This follows the Court of Common Council's approval in September 2026 of a new Act to revoke Freedom of the City status. Meanwhile, a report to the Corporate Services Committee in September 2026 highlighted resourcing challenges in the legal department due to increased complex corporate work and litigation.
The Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee received an update in October 2026 on the expansion of the City Belonging Project, which seeks business engagement for inclusivity, and discussed the Corporation's ongoing response to antisemitism. The Sub-Committee also received an update in October 2026 on independent research into the City Corporation's historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, with concerns raised about the process and scope of the work.
In September 2026, reports to the Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee detailed dips in housing performance, including repairs and complaint handling, and a growing backlog of fire safety actions. The Education Board was also informed in October 2026 of challenges in finding temporary accommodation for London Nautical School. The City Fund is projected to face a cumulative deficit from the 2027-28 financial year, as reported to the Audit and Risk Management Committee in September 2026. The Licensing Committee is scheduled to approve its Statement of Licensing Policy on 19 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Member Development and Standards Sub Committee proposed extending independent persons' terms to two four-year terms in October 2026. Source
- The City Belonging Project expanded, seeking business engagement for inclusivity, as updated in October 2026. Source
- The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce, established in 2024 by the City of London Corporation, concluded its two-year programme in October 2026. Source
- The Court of Common Council approved a new Act to revoke Freedom of the City status in September 2026. Source
- The City Fund is projected to face a cumulative deficit from the 2027-28 financial year. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.