No. 5 165 Item no. 1

BEAR, Mayor

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

THURSDAY, 5th MAY, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT

ALDERMEN Bear, M.D., The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor

Anstee, N.J.

Evans, J. R.

Gowman, Miss A.J.

Graves, D. A. Haines, G.W.

Hall, B.R.H. Howard, Sir David, Bt., M.A., D.Sc.

Judge, Sir Paul Lord Levene of Portsoken, K.B.E. Parmley, Dr. A.C., Mus.M., Hon. G.S.M

Redcliffe, N.G.M. Remnant, The Hon. P., C.B.E. Savory, Sir Michael Stuttard, Sir John, M.A.

White, J., T.D. Yarrow, A.

COMMONERS

Abrahams, G.C. Absalom, J.D. Ayers, K.E. M.B.E., Deputy

Bain-Stewart, A., M.Sc., J.P. Barker, J.A., O.B.E, Deputy Barrow, D., Deputy Bennett J. A., Deputy Bird, J.L., O.B.E. Boleat, M.J. Bradshaw, D.J. Burleigh I. B.

Cassidy, M.J., C.B.E., Deputy Catt, R.M. Chadwick, R.A.H. Challis, N. K. Chapman, J. Cotgrove, D., B.A. Cressey, N.

Day M. J., B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. Dove, W.H., M.B.E., J.P. Duckworth, S.D’O., M.A. D.L. Dudley, Rev. Dr. Martin Duffield, R.W., B.A., M.Litt. Dunphy, P.G.

Eskenzi, A.N., C.B.E., D.Sc., Deputy Eve, R.A., O.B.E., Deputy

Farr, M.C. Fraser, S.J. Fraser, W.B., O.B.E., Deputy, Fredericks, Ms, M.B. Galloway, A.D., O.B.E. Gillon, G.M.F. Ginsburg, S., Deputy Halliday, Mrs. P.A., O.B.E., Deputy Henderson-Begg, M. Hoffman, T.D.D., LL.B. Hudson, M. Hughes-Penney, R.C. Hunt, W.G., T.D.

James, Mrs C. Jones, H.L.M., Deputy King, A.J.N., Deputy Knowles, S.K., M.B.E., Deputy

Leck, P. Littlechild, Mrs V. Llewelyn-Davies, A. Lodge, O.A.W., T.D.,B.Sc. Lord, C.E., J.P. B.A.(Hons)

Malins, J.H., Q.C., Deputy Mayhew, J.P., M.A., M.B.A. McGuinness, Miss C.S., M.A., Deputy Merrett, R.A. Moore, G.W. Morris, H. F. Moys, Mrs. S.D. Nash, Mrs, J.C., O.B.E., Deputy Newman, Mrs, B.P., C.B.E.

Owen, Mrs. J., M.B.E., Deputy Owen-Ward, J.R., M.B.E., Deputy

Pembroke, Mrs. A.M.F. Pollard, J.H.G. Priest, Ms H.J.S. Pulman, G.A.G., J.P. Deputy Punter, C.

Quilter, S.D., B.Sc.(Hons)

Regan, R.D., Deputy Regis, Miss D. Richardson, M.C. Robinson, Mrs D.C., B.A., M.A. Rounding, Ms V

Seaton, I.C.N. Sherlock, M.R.C., M.A., Deputy Shilson, Dr. G.R.E., Deputy Snyder, Sir Michael, Deputy Spanner, J.H., T.D. Starling, Mrs A.

Thompson, D.J.

Welbank, M. Deputy Willoughby, P.J., J.P., Deputy

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Minutes Resolved – That the Minutes of the last Court are correctly recorded.

Overseas visits

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor reported on his recent visit to China.

Resolutions There are no motions.

Policy Statement There is no Policy statement.

Hospital

Seal

Sundry documents were sealed with the Hospital Seal.

Applications for the Freedom

The Chamberlain, in pursuance of the Orders of this Court, presented a list of the under-mentioned persons who had made application to be admitted to the Freedom of this City by redemption:-

Barry William Shepherd

a Driving Instructor 5 Maple Avenue, Upminster, Havering

Julie Susan Watts a Dog Trainer and Kennel Owner

Westlands Farm, Padhams Green Road, Ingatestone, Essex

Terence Philip Watts an Author Westlands Farm, Padhams Green Road, Ingatestone, Essex

Peter Charles Froude a Financial Services Relationship Manager

64 Hillside Road, Ashtead, Surrey

Effie Kassimiotis an Art Adviser 10 Lucas House, Coleridge Gardens, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea

David Reginald Challenger

an Insurance Official, retired 44 Agates Lane, Ashtead, Surrey

Peter McGowran a Yeoman Warder 26 The Casemates, The Tower of London, Tower Hamlets

Debra Mary McGowran

a Personal Assistant, retired 26 The Casemates, The Tower of London, Tower Hamlets

Jenette Rachel Coduto

a Marketing Campaign Planner

4 Windsor Court, King and Queen Wharf, Rotherhithe, Southwark

Paul Geoffrey Coombes

an Insurance Knowledge Manager, retired

17 Barley Mead, Danbury, Essex

Thomas Peter Edward Gwynne-Williams

an Investment Banker 37 Franconia Road, Clapham, Lambeth

Thomas John Anderson

a Relocation Consultant, retired

6 Flimwell Close, Bromley

David Arthur Davies a Senior Vice Principal 8 Glendale Way, Thamesmead, Bexley

Norman Alfred Paulding

a Fire Officer, retired 4 Pertwee Drive, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex

Makia Li Pai an Attorney At Law 1018 Wood Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Lee Andrew McClean Carmichael

a Certified Accountant 101 Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex

Kirstie Susannah Hilton

a Children's Services Project Manager

Flat 11, Sydenham House, Lovelace Road,

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Surbiton, Kingston Upon Thames

Louise Elizabeth Starling

a Development Officer Flat 59 Eton Hall, Eton College Road, Hampstead, Camden

Stephen David Lake a Clerk in Holy Orders The Old Rectory, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Andrew Blake Taylor a Teacher 24 Dean Croft, Herne Bay, Kent

John Anthony Thei a Chartered Accountant, retired

59 Oakington Avenue, Wembley, Brent

John Howson a Heating Engineer, retired 55 St John's Road, Dartford, Kent

Patricia Margaret Blackett Barber

a Museum Curator, retired 83 Dawlish Drive, Seven Kings, Ilford, Redbridge

Peter Lyons an Information Technology Consultant

Hurst Cottage, Hurst Drive, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey

Alexei Basirov a Banker 20 Mulgrave Road, Ealing Isaac Ronald Moss an Accountant, retired Flat 9, Chartwell House,

Barnardo Drive, Barkingside, Redbridge

Gary Clive Woodman-Simmons

a Clerical Officer 29 Chiswick War Memorial Homes, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, Hounslow

Stephen Gallacher an Operations Director 1 Stephen Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley

Eric Graver Williams an Administration Manager, retired

255 Churchill Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent

Gary James Anderson a Police Officer, retired Taorluath, Hampton Hall Moorings, Moor Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Brenda Eileen Brooks a State Registered Nurse, retired

6 Engayne Gardens, Upminster, Havering

Colin Henry Brooks a Life and Pensions Official, retired

6 Engayne Gardens, Upminster, Havering

Richard Henry Clay a Commercial Property Surveyor and Agent

78 Green Street, Sunbury On Thames, Surrey

Theresa Ann Drowley a College Principal and Chief Executive

12 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex

Raymond Hollands a Co-Operative Society Chief Executive, retired

Shiray Marsucar, The Street, Hempnall, Norwich, Norfolk

Gregory Andrew Zacharia

an Electrical Services Technician

25 Irwin Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Adam Russell Reeve an Electrician 59 Havering Drive, Romford, Havering

Daniel Peter Harry Hardiman

an Electrician 6 Biggs Grove Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Nataliya Liyanagama a Catering Manager 70 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Redbridge

Gary Warner Sanderson

a Chemist, retired 63 Fells Road, Verona, New Jersey, United States of America

Loren Robert Hufstetler

a Nursing Homes Company Director

12 Morton Street South, Edinburgh

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Nicholas George Clayton

an Engineering Company Director, retired

34 Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire

John Frank Powell an Assistant Scientist I Larne Road, Ruislip, Hillingdon

Edward Lloyd Rees a Metropolitan Police Officer 53 Highlands Court, Highland Road, Upper Norwood, Lambeth

Richard John Billington, TD

a Children's Home Director 33 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey

Suzanne Perlman a Painter 12A Norfolk Road, St Johns Wood, Camden

Kenneth John Harrison

a Group Building Control Officer

1 Milton Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex

Marianne Janet Surguy

a Married Woman 22 Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Essex

Glyndwr Arthur Edwards

a Contracts Manager, retired 2 Frant Close, Little Common, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex

Ian Neville Geoffrey Rawlins

a Legal Adviser 15 Fairlop Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Redbridge

Thomas Stewart Hunt a Computer Software Company Director

2 Cheltenham House, The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Essex

Julian James Venables

an Astrologer 16 Steyning Court, Eaton Gardens, Hove, Sussex

Peter Delwyn Clarke a City of London Police Officer 36 Eldred Drive, Orpington, Kent

Rebecca Maria Eugenie Walker

a City of London Police Officer 11 Thornton Grove, Hatch End, Pinner, Harrow

Samuel John Toomer a Student 34 Devizes Road, Swindon, Wiltshire

Sean Gavin Duffy an Information Technology Consultant

37 Mendora Road, Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham

Mario Bronn Pretorius a Telecommunications Company Director

23 Royal Chalice Estate, Mooikloof Estate, Pretoria, South Africa

Read. Resolved – That this Court doth hereby assent to the admission of the said persons to the Freedom of this City by redemption upon the terms and in the manner mentioned in the several Resolutions of this Court, and it is hereby ordered that Mr. Chamberlain do admit them severally to their Freedom accordingly.

Results of Ballots The Town Clerk reported the result of ballots taken at the last Court viz:- denotes appointment § denotes less than ten years’ service on the Court # denotes less than five years’ service on the Court

(a)

For the appointment of one Member on the City Arts Trust Ltd for a four year term to expire in March 2015.

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John Douglas Chapman 75 Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 23

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared John Chapman to have been appointed on the City Arts Trust Ltd for a four year term to expire in March 2015.

(b)

For appointments to the Policy and Resources Committee (five vacancies - at least one Member to have less than ten years’ service on the Court). John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy 25 § Douglas Barrow, Deputy 48 § Mark John Boleat 69 § Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 4 Robin Anthony Eve, O.B.E., Deputy 34 George Marr Flemington Gillon 59 § Michael Hudson 20 Gregory Alfred Lawrence, Deputy 18 § Hugh Fenton Morris 25 Gerald Albert George Pulman, J.P., Deputy 21 Stephen Douglas Quilter, B.Sc.(Hons.) 49 § Michael Welbank, Deputy 53

(c)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Douglas Barrow, Mark Boleat, George Gillon, Stephen Quilter and Deputy Michael Welbank to have been appointed on Policy and Resources Committee. For appointments to the Investment Committee (fourteen vacancies – at least one Member to have less than five years’ service on the Court). Kenneth Edwin Ayers, M.B.E., Deputy 58 Michael John Cassidy, C.B.E., Deputy 50 Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick 49 Raymond Michael Catt 46 Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 15 Simon D’Olier Duckworth, M.A., D.L. 49 Anthony Noel Eskenzi, C.B.E., D.Sc., Deputy 34 Martin Charles Farr 38 Archibald Duncan Galloway, O.B.E. 47 George Marr Flemington Gillon 67 Brian Nicholas Harris 49 Tom Hoffman, LL.B. 46 # Michael Hudson 25 Robert Charles Hughes-Penney 60 # Clare James, M.A. 30 Stanley Keith Knowles, Deputy 38 # Anthony Llewelyn-Davies 28 # Oliver Arthur Wynlayne Lodge, T.D, B.Sc 42 James Henry George Pollard 47 John George Stewart Scott 31 # Ian Christopher Norman Seaton 53

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Philip John Willoughby J.P., Deputy 69

(d)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Ken Ayers, Deputy Michael Cassidy, Roger Chadwick, Raymond Catt, Simon Duckworth, Archibald Galloway, George Gillon, Brian Harris, Tom Hoffman, Robert Hughes-Penney, Oliver Lodge, James Pollard, Ian Seaton and Deputy Philip Willoughby to have been appointed on the Investment Committee. For appointments to the Police Committee (three vacancies). Peter Leck 27

Vivienne Littlechild 59

Robert Allan Merrett 52

Joyce Carruthers Nash, O.B.E., Deputy 77

Henrika Johanna Sofia Priest 42

(e)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Vivienne Littlechild, Robert Merrett and Deputy Joyce Nash to have been appointed on the Police Committee. For appointments to the Board of Governors of the City of London School (three vacancies). Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 38 Marianne Bernadette Fredericks 98 Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons.) 60 Michael Robin Castle Sherlock, M.A., Deputy 78

(f)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Marianne Fredericks, Edward Lord and Deputy Robin Sherlock to have been appointed on the Board of Governors of the City of London School. For appointments to the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (four vacancies). Stephanie Ella Maureen Currie, M.B.E., Deputy 67

Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 26

John George Stewart Scott 70

Michael Welbank, Deputy 90

Fiona Woolf, C.B.E., Alderman and Sheriff 83

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Stephanie Currie, John Scott, Deputy Michael Welbank and Alderman and Sheriff Fiona Woolf to have been appointed on the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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(g)

For appointments to the Gresham Committee (City Side) (two vacancies – at least one Member to have less than five years’ service on the Court). Simon D'Olier Duckworth, M.A., D.L. 54 Archibald Duncan Galloway, O.B.E. 49 # Michael Hudson 31 # Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy 48

(h)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Simon Duckworth and Deputy Giles Shilson to have been appointed on the Gresham Committee (City Side). For appointments to the Open Spaces, City Gardens and West Ham Park Committee (eight vacancies - least one Member should have less than five years’ service on the Court).(As no candidate has less than five years’ service on the Court, one vacancy will be held over for appointment at a later date. Therefore seven Members are appointed) John Leslie Bird, O.B.E. 30 Dennis Cotgrove, B.A. 45 Stephanie Ella Maureen Currie, M.B.E., Deputy 48 Benjamin Robert Hadley Hall, Alderman 73 Dr. Peter Bernard Hardwick, Q.H.P. 65 Ian David Luder, B.Sc.(Econ.), Alderman 66 Wendy Mead 74 Janet Owen, M.B.E., Deputy 60 Michael Welbank, Deputy 76

(i)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Stephanie Currie, Alderman Robert Hall, Dr Peter Hardwick, Alderman Ian Luder, Wendy Mead, Deputy Janet Owen and Deputy Michael Welbank to have been appointed on the Open Spaces, City Gardens and West Ham Park Committee. For an appointment to the Epping Forest & Commons Committee (two vacancies - at least one Member should have less than five years’ service on the Court).(As no candidate has less than five years’ service on the Court, one vacancy will be held over for appointment at a later date. Therefore one Member is appointed) George Christopher Abrahams 44

Stephanie Ella Maureen Currie, M.B.E., Deputy 56

(j)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Stephanie Currie to have been appointed on the Epping Forest & Commons Committee. For appointments to the Establishment Committee (four vacancies - at least one Member to have less than five years’ service on the Court).

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Alex Bain-Stewart M.Sc., J.P. 8 John Alfred Barker, O.B.E., Deputy 47 Mark John Boleat 59 # Anthony Llewelyn-Davies 30 Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons.) 41 Janet Owen, M.B.E., Deputy 40 # Elizabeth Rogula 64 # Angela Starling 47

(k)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy John Barker, Mark Boleat, Elizabeth Rogula and Angela Starling to have been appointed on the Establishment Committee. For appointments to the Barbican Centre Board (three vacancies - at least one Member to have less than five years’ service on the Court). Martin James Day, B.A., M.Sc., LL.M. 12 The Revd. Dr. Martin Dudley 31 Tom Hoffman, LL.B. 56 # Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, Deputy 46 Jeremy Lewis Simons M.Sc. 30 # Angela Starling 38 John Tomlinson, B.A., M.Sc. 52

(l)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Tom Hoffman, Deputy Giles Shilson and John Tomlinson to have been appointed on the Barbican Centre Board. For appointments to the Standards Committee (two vacancies - at least one Member to have less than five years’ service on the Court).

Robin Anthony Eve, O.B.E., Deputy 65 Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons.) 41 # Matthew Charles Falco Lombardi Richardson 66

(m)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Robin Eve and Matthew Richardson to have been appointed on the Standards Committee. For appointments to the Licensing Committee (four vacancies). Alex Bain-Stewart M.Sc., J.P. 49

Peter Gerard Dunphy 47

Kevin Malcolm Everett, D.Sc. 75

Sophie Anne Fernandes 66

Matthew Charles Falco Lombardi Richardson WITHDREW

James Richard Tumbridge 59

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(n)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alex Bain-Stewart, Kevin Everett and Sophie Fernandes to have been appointed on the Licensing Committee. For nomination for appointment on the Livery Committee (two Common Councilmen):- Alex Bain-Stewart M.Sc., J.P. 9 Douglas Barrow, Deputy 37 Raymond Michael Catt 19 William Barrie Fraser, O.B.E., Deputy 71 Michael Henderson-Begg 12 Ian Christopher Norman Seaton 41

Appointments

(a)

(b)

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy William Fraser and Ian Seaton to have been appointed on the Livery Committee. The Court proceeded to make the following appointments in respect of which the Town Clerk reported that the following nominations had been received:- Deputy William Fraser for the Ward of Vintry on the Markets Committee in the room of Tom Hoffman who has resigned from the Committee; Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy William Fraser to have been appointed on the Markets Committee. Five Members on the Community and Children’s Services Committee to fill vacancies not taken by various Wards; Nominations received:- Nicholas John Anstee, Alderman David John Bradshaw Dennis Cotgrove, B.A. Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons.) Delis Regis

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Alderman Anstee, David Bradshaw, Dennis Cotgrove, Edward Lord, and Delis Regis to have been appointed on the Community and Children’s Services Committee

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(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

One Member (i.e non-resident of the Barbican Estate) on the Barbican Residential Committee for the balance of a term to expire in April 2014; Nomination received:- Jeremy Paul Mayhew, M.A., M.B.A. Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Jeremy Mayhew to have been appointed on the Barbican Residential Committee. One Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls for the balance of a term to expire in April 2012; Nominations received:- David John Bradshaw Withdrew Richard David Regan, Deputy

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Deputy Richard Regan to have been appointed on the Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls for a four year term expiring in 2015. One Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School for a three year term to expire in April 2014; Nominations received:- Anthony Llewelyn-Davies Matthew Charles Falco Lombardi Richardson Read. The Court proceeded, in accordance with Standing Order No. 10, to ballot on the foregoing vacancies. The Lord Mayor requested the Chief Commoner and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, or their representatives, to be scrutineers of the ballots. Resolved – That the votes be counted at the conclusion of the Court and the results printed in the Summons for the next meeting. One Member on the Licensing Committee for the balance of a term to expire in April 2013; Nomination received:- Peter Gerard Dunphy

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Peter Dunphy to have been appointed on the Licensing Committee for a term to expire in April 2013.

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(g) A representative on Age UK London for a four year term to expire in May 2015. Nomination received:- David Shalit, former Member of the Court of Common Council

Read. Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared David Shalit, a former Member of the Court of Common Council, to be appointed on Age UK London for a four year term expiring in May 2015.

Questions a) Clare James asked the Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee about the possibility of introducing an email alert subscription regarding licensing and planning applications for residents and other stakeholders. In response, the Chairman reported that Officers were in the process of overhauling the website and that the redeveloped site would be able to incorporate an e-mail alert subscription facility for both licensing and planning applications. He added that the aim was to have the new website, with improved navigation functionality, up and running from June 2012. In the meantime, an improved version of the current public access facility to planning applications is being tested. This would enable anyone to request notification of any planning application within a given distance from their property. The Chairman stated that the improved facility should be available from June this year with details placed on the City Corporation’s website. He went on to report that the City’s Environmental Services Department already maintained a list of stakeholders who had asked to receive e-mail alert of applications for licenses for the sale of alcohol. He stated that this service would also be highlighted on the Corporation website to encourage more users. In reply to a supplementary question posed by Deputy Ginsburg the Chairman stated that the new website would not be up and running until 2012 as a comprehensive overhaul of the current system would need to be undertaken. b) Robert Duffield asked the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee a question regarding the amount spent on advertising statutory notices in local London newspapers. In response, the Chairman agreed that current arrangements could, indeed, be improved and that such notices could quite easily be placed on the Corporation’s website at minimal cost. However, to do this would require a change in the law. He added that the City Corporation had recently informally approached the Communities and Local Government Department to ascertain the scope for this to be done, either as a clause in the Localism Bill currently going through Parliament or elsewhere. The response was that the Government would consider this favourably in principle, but did not wish to proceed at present. The Chairman reassured Members that he would continue to monitor this matter, with Officers, and seek to encourage a review as soon as possible. In reply to a supplementary question posed by Robert Duffield the Chairman stated that collective action in alliance with others

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such as London Councils may be the best way to make future representations to Government on this matter.

Motion There were no motions.

Awards and Prizes

There were no reports.

Rates Committees - Reports, etc.

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Martin Farr)

19 April 2011

Redevelopment of International House, 26 Creechurch Lane and 1 Mitre Square, London EC3 – Acquisition and Appropriation of Land

We have considered proposals for the appropriation and acquisition of land

for planning purposes to facilitate the redevelopment of International House,

26 Creechurch Lane and 1 Mitre Square.

We submit our recommendations in the form of a printed and circulated

report, and recommend approval thereof.

In response to a question, the Chairman confirmed that Section 106 monies

spent would have regards to the needs of the local community in this area.

Read and agreed to.

LICENSING COMMITTEE (Charles Edward Lord, J.P., B.A.(Hons))

30 March 2011

Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues The Policing and Crime Act 2009 introduced a new category of sex establishment called ‘sexual entertainment venue’ (SEV) to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, which allows licensing authorities to regulate lap dancing clubs and similar venues provided it adopts Section 2 and Schedule 3 of the 1982 Act as amended by the 2009 Act. When the Court agreed to adopt this legislation last July with effect from 1 September 2010, we agreed to bring back to the Court for decision the matter of possibly setting a maximum number of SEVs permissible in the City, following a thorough public consultation. We have now carried out an extensive consultation on the subject, carefully considered the matter at a meeting to which all Members of the Court were invited, and drafted an SEV Licensing Policy, which also sets out our view as to the appropriate number of SEVs in the City.

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We accordingly recommend that the SEV Licensing Policy for the City, including our proposal that there is no place in the City that is situated in a locality where it would be appropriate to license SEVs, as set out in the separately circulated report be approved. Read and agreed to.

Finance, Policy and Establishment Committees - Reports, etc.

POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Stuart John Fraser)

25 March 2011

(A) Museum of London Docklands - Quayside Lease This report outlines the action taken on behalf of the Court of Common Council in accordance with Standing Order no.18 By virtue of section 3(4) of the Museum of London Act 1965 (as amended) the Museum of London is required to obtain the approval of both the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority to enter into a lease.

The Museum of London Docklands has rented a section of quayside in front of the restaurant at West India Quay for the past five years. This quayside space is used for external seating for the restaurant. This space was been occupied pursuant to a separate lease to that of the main Museum building, at a rent of £10,000 per annum. The lease expired on 31 March 2011, and the Museum had been in negotiations with the landlord British Waterways to sign a new ten year lease.

The new lease is for ten years from 1 April 2011 at a rent of £15,000 for the first two years, £18,000 for the next two years, £19,000 for the fifth year, and £21,250 for the final five years.

Due to the timings of the negotiations with British Waterways, the lease was considered as an urgent item by the Board of Governors of the Museum of London on 16 March 2011. Approval from your Policy and Resources Committee and the Court was obtained under urgency procedures. The Museum has also sought permission from the Greater London Authority to enter into this lease.

We accordingly report the action taken.

Received.

(B)

20 April 2011

TheCityUK - Appointment of Director At its meeting on 4 December 2008, the Court endorsed plans for the City of London Corporation to take a leading role in the creation of a new independent body to oversee the promotion of the UK’s financial and

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professional services industries. TheCityUK has now been established as an independent not-for-profit company. It opened for business on 1st June 2010 and has already established an impressive profile within the industry and amongst other stakeholders. TheCityUK has an Executive Board and an Advisory Council. The Board is chaired by Stuart Popham and the Chairman of your Policy and Resources Committee serves as its Deputy Chairman. The Advisory Council is chaired by Sir Win Bischoff with the Lord Mayor serving as the Council’s President. Alderman Roger Gifford also serves on the Council having been appointed by the Directors of TheCityUK recently. The City Corporation is TheCityUK’s sole Founding Member and in view of the significant support we provided, the Articles of Association for the company gives the City Corporation the right to appoint two directors to the Board. Over the past year the Deputy Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, Mark Boleat, has become more involved with the work of TheCityUK and has attended meetings of the Board as an observer. As a consequence, we feel that the Deputy Chairman should now be appointed as the City Corporation’s second Director. The Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee serves as the other City Corporation appointed Director on the Board of TheCityUK. We recommended that the Deputy Chairman, Mark Boleat, be appointed as the City Corporation’s second Director on the Board of TheCityUK.

Read and agreed to. Regan, R.D.Deputy Chadwick,R.A.H.

Resolved - That the public be excluded from the meeting for one Item of business concerning a property matter on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

DUFFIELD

The meeting commenced at 1 p.m. and ended at 1.30pm