Members’ Briefing4 November 2010

The Members’ Briefing is an in-house document produced for Members of the Court of Common Council by the Public Relations Office, Town Clerk’s Department, PO Box 270 Guildhall EC2P 2EJ. A copy is placed on the Intranet for staff and a version is sent to Clerks of the Livery Companies for their members.

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Please contact the relevant officer with any questions about individual entries. For general comments on the Briefing, contact its editor, Sophie Galasinski, 020 7332 1739 or via e-mail at sophie.galasinski@cityoflondon.gov.uk. Comments are particularly welcome on the new format and any further changes which could usefully be made.

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Lord Mayor Values and Ethics ConferenceVisit to Brazil, Colombia and MexicoDragon Awards

Chief Commoner

Policy Chairman City of London Annual Brussels ReceptionChairman of Policy visit to FrankfurtLunch with Hon Christine WhitmanDamian Green Breakfast

Member information Replacement works in the Guildhall areaCorporate Plan Members Consultation MeetingThe London Fire Brigade’s Union StrikeCity BriefingAbridged telephone directoryLAA reward fundingQueenthithe Aldermanic electionAldermanic vacanciesAnnual canvassLoading and Unloading Review, City of London

Committee newsBoard of Governors for the City of London School for GirlsEpping Forest and Commons CommitteePolice Committee Dinner

Parliamentary and Legislative development Immigration London Transport InvestmentParty Conferences activity 2010

City events Catherine Ennis: 25th Anniversary as the Organist at St Lawrence Jewry Church

Dinner on the occasion of the Commonwealth Economic Partnerships Forum in LondonLecture and Reception to Mark the 350th Anniversary of the Royal SocietyLloyd’s International Regulators Reception 25th anniversary of the British German ForumLondon Councils Youth Aspirations ConferenceAchievement in Learning and Development Awards

Private events

Services EducationOpen SpacesCommunity ServicesEnvironmental ServicesPolice and SecurityRegenerationBarbicanMuseum of LondonLMALAGAGGuildhall School of Music and DramaLondon Symphony Orchestra

Gresham College What did 18th Century men want?

Published reports Publication of new research examining the predictability and competitiveness of the UK’s taxation of financial services

New research published on the International Capital Raising in Emerging Markets

Forthcoming events White Ribbon Day 2010

City in the news

License applications

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Lord MayorValues and Ethics ConferenceOn 4th October the Lord Mayor hosted a high level conference in the Egyptian Hall to discuss how a culture of the right values and ethics could be embedded throughout the City. The Lord Mayor gave the opening address and speeches were also given by Marcus Agius, Chairman of Barclays and Hector Sants, the Chief Executive of the Financial Services Authority. Delegates also discussed in groups how to take forward the issues set out in the speeches.

In his speech the Lord Mayor stressed the important role the City played in serving the economy and the public. He pointed to lapses in the past, but set out how the culture of the City had changed. He called for an open, public debate, in which the City should be pleased to participate, because the City offered so much to the nation. He counselled caution against over-regulation by the Government. It was for the City to show that it could act with probity and integrity. That was how trust would be restored. Contact – Hugo Deadman ext. 2603

The Lord Mayor's 'Ethics and Values Conference' (4 October) received widespread media coverage in the national press. Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, and City A.M. all published substantive articles based on the debates held at Mansion House. Contact Sanjay Odedra ext. 1835

Visit to Brazil, Colombia and MexicoThe Lord Mayor led a successful 10 day visit to Mexico, Colombia and Brazil between 9th and 19th October.

Mexico has a growing importance as a trade partner for the UK. This visit highlighted London as a centre for expertise and liquidity for raising capital, its specialist skills in Public Private Partnership and carbon markets and promoted the value of listing on the Stock Exchange. It also promoted further strengthening of links in legal services and London’s role as a centre for arbitration. Above

all, the Lord Mayor sought to build bilateral investment and trade relations.

Meetings were held with President Calderon, the Finance Minister, Central Bank Governors and discussions took place with a range of existing and potential inward investors. The Lord Mayor also addressed well attended events on carbon markets, capital markets and Public Private Partnerships.

This was the first visit to Colombia by a Lord Mayor’s delegation for 15 years. Meetings were held with President Santos and other government figures. There are an increasing number of UK investors in Colombia and the Lord Mayor supported them through setting out the skills and expertise on offer in the City.

The Lord Mayor’s visit to Brazil sought to build on the existing sound trade relationship with Brazil. In Rio the delegation found major investment opportunities in public infrastructure and the private sector, especially oil and gas. The delegation met the President of the Brazil National Bank and the Rio Governor.

In Sao Paulo the Lord Mayor spoke at events hosted by HSBC and the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange and called upon professional bodies.

Lord Mayor’s overseas visits now take up over 90 days of a mayoral year. They are an increasingly important part of the City’s efforts to sell its unique brand and expertise across the world, particularly in the face of competition from the emerging markets. Contact – Hugo Deadman ext. 2603

The Lord Mayor’s visit to South America gained widespread media coverage in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, including in El Economista, La Cronica, Revista Fator, La Republica, Portafolio and RCN Radio. The coverage also included a major op-ed piece by the Lord Mayor in the Brazilian publication Valor Economico. Contact - Greg Williams ext. 1455

Dragon AwardsOn 20th October the Lord Mayor hosted the annual Dragon Awards, presenting coveted dragons to different City institutions for their work for the community.

In his speech the Lord Mayor reminded the audience that the ethics and values of the City were about more than serving clients well, but were also about service to the community, especially those in need. The seriousness with which the City took its corporate responsibilities

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was not perhaps given the prominence it merited; five of the leading City banks alone, for instance, gave back community investment worth around £270million a year.

Over 300 guests attended the event, representing business, community organisations and local authorities from across Greater London.

The award winners were: Allen & Overy LLP (Education Award), London City Airport (Economic Regeneration Award), Taylor Bennett (Social Inclusion Award), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Heart of the City Award), Nomura (Heart of the City Award), Ernst & Young (Lord Mayor's Award) and Hidden Art – in partnership with UBS (Community Partners Award).

More information about the evening and the winners can be found online at: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/dragonawardsContact - Anish Shah ext. 3608

The Daily Telegraph (25 October) featured a letter from the Lord Mayor on corporate social responsibility in the financial and professional services industry, which highlighted the important role of the Dragon Awards.

Contact - Greg Williams ext. 1455

The Guardian (6 October) published a letter from the Lord Mayor welcoming the Government’s commitment to investing in transport infrastructure and expressing a hope that this would extend to both Crossrail and the London Underground Network. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

The Independent (6 and 19 October) published two letters from the Lord Mayor on the subject of bank bonuses. The newspaper also ran a major profile piece (14 October) in which he defended the financial services industry and highlighted the City's efforts when it comes to corporate social responsibility ahead of the Dragon Awards presentation ceremony. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

India’s Economic Times (6 October) carried an op-ed piece from the Lord Mayor about the importance of the UK having an immigration system which welcomes skilled workers from overseas. Hindu Business Line (27 October) also carried an op-ed which talked about building further links with India and encouraging Indian banks and law firms to come and set up businesses in London. Contact Susanna Howard ext. 3450

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Chief CommonerAs Members are aware, Deputy Robin Sherlock was hospitalised until recently and is now recovering from heart surgery. Whilst his recovery is proceeding well and he has every intention of resuming his duties as Chief Commoner shortly, those duties are being covered for the time being by the Deputy Chairman of the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee (Deputy Richard Regan) and the immediate past Chief Commoner (Deputy Bill Fraser) as appropriate.

Essentially, the Deputy Chairman will stand in for the Chief Commoner on most occasions (e.g. Committee and Court meetings). However,

there are some situations (e.g. Common Hall) where it is more appropriate for the immediate past Chief Commoner to step into the breach. Beyond that, there may be issues (e.g. privileges matters) where, if they arise, a ‘double act’ is most appropriate and where in normal circumstances the Chief and Deputy Chairman would have acted together these should fall to the Deputy Chairman and the immediate past Chief Commoner.

There has been full consultation with the Chief Commoner on this matter, and with Deputy Regan and Deputy Fraser as regards the arrangements and they are in complete agreement as to their respective roles in deputising for the Chief at this time. Contact - David Milnes ext. 1410

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Policy ChairmanCity of London Annual Brussels ReceptionThe Policy Chairman made a visit to Brussels on 25 October to host the sixth City of London Brussels reception.  The event, which has

become an established part of the autumn calendar in Brussels, was well attended and saw a speech delivered by Sharon Bowles MEP, Chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, on

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the subject of EU supervision. The reception was followed by a policy dinner, attended by three MEPs and senior Commission officials, together with senior City of London practitioners. Contact - Corinna Weddige 00 32 2 282 8455 (Brussels)

Chairman of Policy visit to FrankfurtThe Policy Chairman, along with the two International Regulatory Strategy Group members Elizabeth Corley (CEO, Allianz Global Investors Europe) and Sean McGovern (Head of Legal, Lloyd’s insurance) took part in a visit to Frankfurt on 14 and 15 October.

The City of London delegation met with Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell (European Central Bank, Member of the Executive Board) in order to establish a more regular dialogue with the ECB, given its increasing involvement in the area of financial supervision. A lunch was organized by Morgan Stanley Germany for the City of London delegation and German practitioners which provided a very useful insight into the current concerns of the German financial services industry, including the German government’s proposal on executive pay and the difficult issue of the Landesbanken (state banks).

The Chairman was also able to provide the group with a brief overview of the foundation of TheCityUK and its relationship with the City of London Corporation.

The last meeting was with Carlos Montalvo, the Secretary General of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (CEIOPS). The meeting was set up as the City of London is keen to establish a more regular dialogue with CEIOPS, given its new powers in the area of EU financial supervision. Mr Montalvo set out the changes envisaged within CEIOPS after the transformation period.Contact - Corinna Weddige 00 32 2 282 8455 (Brussels)

Lunch with Hon Christine WhitmanOn 30th September, the Policy Chairman hosted a lunch with Hon Christine Todd Whitman, the former Administrator of the United States' Environmental Protection Agency and Governor of New Jersey. Other guests attending the lunch included the Director General of the World Petroleum Council and the Chief Executive of Climate Exchange plc.Contact - Adam Maddock ext. 1771

Damian Green BreakfastOn 21st October the Policy Chairman hosted a breakfast where the guest of honour was the Immigration Minister Damian Green. The breakfast gave representatives of key City Firms the opportunity to discuss the Government's proposals for immigration and how the impact on City Firms could potentially be lessened. Firms represented at the breakfast included JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Clifford Chance.Contact - Adam Maddock ext. 1771

The Policy Chairman was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s PM show (25 October) in response to Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech at the CBI Conference. He talked about the importance of financial services to the UK’s economic growth. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

The Daily Telegraph (7 October) featured a letter from the Policy Chairman emphasising the need to promote diversity within the economy and highlighting the important role the financial services industry will play in any future economic growth.Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, City A.M. and Agence France-Presse (15 October) reported on a new City of London report examining how the fiscal regime has affected the perceived competitiveness of the UK financial services industry, which quoted the Policy Chairman. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

Financial Times (5 October) published a letter from the Policy Chairman responding to Chancellor George Osborne’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, emphasising that “it is not the City that should slow; it is other sectors that must grow”. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

The Policy Chairman was interviewed by ITV London News (28 September) for a segment on potential plans to put up temporary covers on Tower Bridge during renovation work, that could feature logos of Olympic sponsors. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

The Evening Standard (18 October) carried a letter from the Policy Chairman in response to an article entitled the ‘Ring of Steel’. In it he writes that the City must keep its existing security measures, and that they are “vital in safeguarding the City”. Contact - Fiona Milligan ext. 3451

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Member InformationThames Water Victorian Mains Replacement works in the Guildhall areaThames Water will soon be undertaking works to replace some of the City’s oldest and leakiest water mains, in the streets surrounding the Guildhall.

The works are essential to replace the City’s dilapidated water mains, (some of which are over 150 years old and half are over 100 years old), and will save over 17million litres of water per day, and significantly reduced the number of burst water mains.

Staff from the City Corporation’s Highways Division in the Department of Environmental Services, are working closely with Thames Water and their contractor Clancy Docwra to ensure that any local disruption to businesses and traffic is kept to a minimum. Thames Water will also send letters to all occupiers giving prior notice of all works to be undertaken on their particular street.

The streets near to the Guildhall are proposed to be completed by 31/07/2011. More information regarding the dates during which specific streets will be affected are available on request. Please note that all proposed start and finish dates are subject to change.Contact - Steven Bage ext. 1910

Corporate Plan Members Consultation MeetingOn 13th October, the Deputy Chairman of the Policy & Resources Committee hosted an informal Member consultation meeting to begin the review of the Corporate Plan for 2011-15. The meeting was attended by 33 Members and broad agreement was reached with regard to the Strategic Aims of the City Corporation and the Key Policy Priorities for 2011-15. In brief, feedback from the discussions indicated broad agreement to retaining the existing three Strategic Aims (with minor rewording), and identified five areas of work which Members considered to be priority areas for the coming four years.

Should any Member wish to receive a note of this meeting please contact Joanne Crawley on 020 7332 1275 or joanne.crawley@cityoflondon.gov.ukThe next stage of the review process will be a post-Court briefing in February 2011 at which a draft of the Corporate Plan 2011-2015 will be

presented for discussion and further refinement in light of the Comprehensive Spending Review and other issues which may emerge. An invitation will be sent to all Members nearer the time.Contact - Joanne Crawley ext. 1275

The London Fire Brigade’s Union StrikeThe Fire Brigades Union (FBU) balloted its members for strike action in a dispute over shift start and finish times. The result of the ballot was that a majority of FBU members voted for industrial action and the union announced that its members will strike on Saturday 23 October and Monday 1 November. The strike action will be between 10 am and 6 pm on both days.

The London Fire Brigade is no longer able to rely on support from the military with their green goddesses as it has in the past. CapitalGuard is the name of the arrangement that provides London with a contingency level of fire and rescue services if LFB firefighters are not available. CapitalGuard is a contracted service provision of up to 27 fire engines (i.e. 16% of LFB normal capacity), working across borough boundaries. It will provide a reduced level of operational cover and this will result in fire engines attending a limited range of incidents.

To ensure that City of London Corporation properties are prepared for the strike action, the Fire Safety Officer of the City Surveyor’s Department, has provided updated written advice to assist all departments (including schools estates, and open spaces) in reviewing their fire safety preparations. In addition, the City Corporation internet and intranet sites carry a link to fire safety guidance provided by the London Fire Brigade. Contact - Gary Locker ext. 1969

City BriefingWould you like to know more about the City of London Corporation and its links with the Livery? Then come along to a City Briefing.

The Briefings, organised by the Livery Committee, are aimed at new Freemen and Liverymen, but they are also helpful to those progressing within their livery companies, for example new court assistants and those approaching the chair, who benefit from this as a “refresher” course. They provide an overview of the work of the City of London Corporation and the relationship with Livery Companies.

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There is an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and also to mix with other Freemen and Liverymen over a glass of wine and canapés. I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to encourage as many of your liverymen and freemen as possible to attend these very popular and informative events.

Four briefings are held each year at Innholders’ Hall, College Street EC4, from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Dates for forthcoming briefings are on: Wednesday 10th November 2010 Wednesday 16th February 2011

Further details are at www.liverycommitteecourses.org and bookings and payments are made at the website. There is a non-refundable charge of £10 per person.

Abridged telephone directoryFollowing a project to connect all City of London Corporation sites to the City’s central telephony system, the hard copy Members' abridged telephone directory (2009) is now out of date. A new abridged directory will be printed and available to Members in early January 2011. At Members’ request, the new abridged directory will now list full contact telephone numbers for each site. Contact - Andrew Goodey ext. 1900

LAA reward fundingAs a result of achieving a number of targets under the 2007 Local Area Agreement the City of London will receive reward funding for allocation in 20011/12. Under the previously agreed arrangements for this, £127,000 is available for bids for local projects. Bids are open to any organisation providing it is related to activity under the sustainable Community Strategy and are made through the Corporation or The City Together. In order to spread the pot as far as possible we are looking to cap individual bids to £25,000 unless there is a pressing case.

Guidance on the bidding process will be issued by end October with training and support being offered to bidders by the Town Clerk’s Corporate Performance and Development Team (CPDT). An insight lunch is to be held in mid November at which bidders will be guided through the application process and will be given examples of good and bad practice. Bids should be submitted to the CPDT by end January 2011.Contact - Alan Hughes ext. 1411

Queenthithe Aldermanic electionA Wardmote was held on 5 October and Gordon Haines was re-elected, unopposed, as Alderman for the Ward.Contact - Seth Alker x 1430

Cordwainer, Langbourn and Aldersgate Aldermanic vacanciesVacancies were announced in the wards of Cordwainer and Langbourn on 14 September. There was a 20 day notice period during which potential candidates, who were not already a Justice of the Peace on the City Bench, were able to express an interest in standing. Several applications were received, and, therefore the date of these elections will be set once the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee has determined the applications to serve on the City Bench. Both Aldermen Gifford and Wootton are seeking re-election.

At the Court of Aldermen on 2 November, Alderman Nicholas Anstee will begin the process to seek re-election. Other potential candidates, who are not already a Justice of the Peace, will have until 30 November to express an interest to the Town Clerk.Contact - Seth Alker x 1430

Annual canvassThe annual registration of businesses and residents is entering its final stages.

The Electoral Services Office and City Occupiers’ Database team have sent out an initial form and also two reminders to those businesses that did not respond initially. Follow up contact is being made to larger organisations, and a member of staff is making personal visits to retail outlets, bars and restaurants to encourage a greater take up in small businesses.

In the week commencing 15 November, Members will be sent details of the registration status of businesses in their Ward. As usual, if Members are able to assist in encouraging businesses to register we would be grateful if they would contact the Electoral Services Office or the City Occupiers Database team on the details below.

With regards to the residential canvass, the personal canvass of residential properties continues to take place throughout November.

The revised Register of Electors will be published on 1 December 2010. Provisional Ward Lists will be published on 30 November for amendment up to 16 December. The final

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revised Ward Lists for 2011/12 will be published by 16 February 2011.Contact - Electoral Services team ext. 3397 or the City Occupiers Database team ext. 7332 3175

Loading and Unloading Review, City of LondonThe City of London is undertaking an on-street loading and unloading review. All 370 of the City’s streets will be assessed to ensure that they meet modern City business and residents’ needs. The 160 streets  that have loading  and unloading restrictions will be  reviewed first, with particular priorities given to those main streets with heavy servicing demands and those  streets affected by the  City's growing night-time economy.  

This review is the last stage required to complete the changes for on-street parking and loading reforms; as set out in the Member approved 2005 Local Implementation Plan (LIP)

City businesses, residents and elected Members will be invited to comment online, by telephone or via email prior to the statutory consultation to ensure that the proposals meet, as far as possible, everyone's needs. 

The review will be launched on 18 November 2010. Information on the review will be available to view online from this launch date at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/loadingreview Contact - Bronwyn Allen ext. 1208

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Committee NewsBoard of Governors for the City of London School for GirlsThe Annual Dinner of the Board of Governors for the City of London School for Girls took place in the Livery Hall at Guildhall on Friday 8 October. Guests were entertained by a string quartet from the school and by a musical interlude during dinner which aimed to showcase vocal talents at the school. The guest speaker for the evening was former Lord Mayor, Sir Clive Martin and the Headmistress, Miss Diana Vernon, also spoke in response to the toast to The School.Contact - Gill Gutteridge ext. 1462

Epping Forest and Commons CommitteeThe Annual Visit to Burnham Beeches took place on Friday 22 October. Guests enjoyed a tour of Burnham Beeches escorted by the Superintendent, Andy Barnard before lunch at Dorneywood. The Chairman, Mrs Barbara Newman, hosted the lunch and welcomed the Lady Mayoress, Alderman and Sheriff Woolf and Nicholas Woolf.

Contact - Gill Gutteridge ext. 1462

Hampstead Heath CommitteeThe Annual Dinner of the Hampstead Heath Committee took place in the Livery Hall, Guildhall on Thursday 14 October. The Chairman, Deputy Michael Welbank gave a speech and Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director or the Barbican Centre replied on behalf of the guests.Contact - Gill Gutteridge ext. 1462

Police Committee DinnerThe Police Committee’s annual dinner took place at Skinner’s Hall on 12 October, boasting an impressive array of high profile attendees from the policing world. Amongst others, the Minister for Policing, the Director General of the Security Services, and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police were in attendance, and the evening provided an opportunity for Members and senior officers to meet and talk with key stakeholders about the role of the City of London Police, including its role as the lead police force for economic crime in the UK.Contact – Clare Chadwick ext. 1406

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Parliamentary and Legislative developmentsImmigration Chief Executive of London First, Baroness Valentine, opened a debate in the House of Lords on immigration by expressing concern

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over the plans to place a permanent cap on non-EU migrants. She focused her criticism on tiers 1 and 2 (highly skilled and skilled) non-EU migrants, commenting “This is the group that we drive away at our peril”. Many of the speakers joined the Baroness in criticising the proposed cap including Labour’s Lord Hunt of Kings Heath who reflected his City briefing in saying “the central issue for City of London businesses is the nature of the proposed cap on those non-EU workers who are skilled or highly skilled. They say that the arbitrary cap could exclude those individuals who bring tangible benefits to the UK and who do not displace existing British workers. These individuals could be investors, entrepreneurs or key staff of international firms here.”

For the Government, Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Lib Dem), said he recognised the concerns of the City but wanted to “make sure that all the firms in the City with which we work are investing in their workforce and in those whom they recruit and are not tempted to take the easy option of recruiting people already trained by others abroad.”Contact - Jonathan Pallant ext. 1202

London Transport InvestmentResponding to the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), Boris Johnson welcomed the decision by the Government to go ahead with Crossrail and the tube upgrades— “without them we would have risked long term economic prosperity of not just the capital, but the whole of the UK”. The new funding settlement will, Johnson said, protect funding for the extension of the Barclay’s Cycle Hire (and the 12 Cycle Superhighways) by 2015. However under the terms of the CSR TfL’s overall grant funding has been reduced by £2.17 billion in total over four years. The Mayor and TfL outlined a number of measures to make savings, in response to the cuts, including £1 billion in savings to Crossrail and the central section being delivered in 2018, followed by a phased introduction of other sections. Contact - Jonathan Pallant ext. 1202

Party Conferences activity 2010

The City of London undertook a programme of activity at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party Conferences that took place in Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham respectively. This consisted of a public fringe meeting and a private dinner for the City's key political audiences at each of the conferences. The fringe meetings were all organised in partnership with the Financial Times under the title The Challenge for Financial Services: Helping the UK Economy grow.

The Liberal Democrat Fringe was chaired by Brian Groom of the FT and featured a panel of the Policy Chairman, Rt Hon Vince Cable MP and Lord Newby.

The Labour Fringe was also chaired by Brian Groom and the panel consisted of the Policy Chairman, Lord Liddle, the new Shadow Financial Secretary Chris Leslie MP, Rachel Reeves MP and Paul Flowers of The Co-operative Financial Services.

The Conservative Fringe was chaired by FT Editor Lionel Barber and featured the Policy Chairman, Financial Secretary Mark Hoban MP and Xavier Rolet of the London Stock Exchange.

The guest list at the Liberal Democrat Dinner included the Vice Chair of London Councils Cllr Sean Brennan, the Leader of the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames Cllr Derek Osbourne and the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on the London Assembly Caroline Pidgeon AM.

The pre dinner drinks reception at Labour was attended by Shadow Minister for London Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP and Shadow Financial Secretary Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP while guests at the Dinner included the Deputy Chair of London Councils Cllr Claire Kober, the Leader of London Borough of Southwark Cllr Peter John and Lord Harris of Haringey.

The guests at the Conservative Dinner included the Financial Secretary Mark Hoban MP, the Local Government and Planning Minister Bob Neill MP and the statutory Deputy Mayor of London Cllr Richard Barnes AM.Contact – Adam Maddock ext. 1771

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City eventsCatherine Ennis: 25th Anniversary as the Organist at St Lawrence Jewry ChurchOn Thursday, 30th September a reception took place in Guildhall Club following an organ recital

by Catherine Ennis to mark her 25th Anniversary as organist at St Lawrence Jewry Church.

In September 1985 Catherine Ennis was appointed as organist and Director of Music for St Lawrence Jewry. She is considered by many

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to be one of London’s most influential organists, having previously been Director of Music at St Marylebone Parish Church, and Assistant Organist at Christ Church, Oxford.

Those present included the Guild Vicar, Canon David Parrott, members from the Church congregation, representatives from the Livery Companies associated with the Church and Members of the Court of Common Council.Contact - Angela Turnbull ext.1203

Lecture and Reception to Mark the 350th Anniversary of the Royal SocietyTo mark the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society Bill Bryson, the renowned author and raconteur, delivered a lecture in Great Hall, entitled ‘An even shorter history of nearly everything’. Following the lecture the City of London Corporation hosted a reception in the Old Library, to which all those attending the lecture were invited.

The Lord Mayor, welcoming guests to Guildhall highlighted the close connections between the City and the Royal Society, most notably through the works of Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, who was himself once an employee of the City of London Corporation. Sir Roderick Floud, Provost of Gresham College and Lord Rees, President of the Royal Society also said a few words. Contact - Anton Muszanskyj ext. 3445

Dinner on the occasion of the Commonwealth Economic Partnerships Forum in LondonOn Wednesday, 13th October, the City of London Corporation held a dinner at Guildhall to coincide with the Commonwealth Economic Partnerships Forum in London which took place at Guildhall from the 13th – 14th October. The dinner was hosted by the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens, Alderman Ian Luder.

Guests at the dinner included the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, John Denton, a senior board member of the Commonwealth Business Council, as well as a large number of High Commissioners and their representatives, senior members of the Commonwealth Business Council and representatives from businesses with Commonwealth interests.

In his speech the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens highlighted the strong links between the City and the Commonwealth commenting that “this City's foundations in many respects rest firmly upon the Commonwealth, as financing and insuring trade with Commonwealth countries

was the basis of our international City's strengths in finance”.

At the conclusion of dinner the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra performed a piece entitled ‘Octet for the Commonwealth’, composed specially for the dinner by Paul Carroll, their Composer in Residence.Contact - Angela Turnbull ext. 1203

Lecture and Reception to Mark the 350th Anniversary of the Royal SocietyTo mark the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society Bill Bryson, the renowned author and raconteur, delivered a lecture in Great Hall, entitled ‘An even shorter history of nearly everything’. Following the lecture the City of London Corporation hosted a reception in the Old Library, to which all those attending the lecture were invited.

The Lord Mayor, welcoming guests to Guildhall highlighted the close connections between the City and the Royal Society, most notably through the works of Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, who was himself once an employee of the City of London Corporation. Sir Roderick Floud, Provost of Gresham College and Lord Rees, President of the Royal Society also said a few words. Contact - Anton Muszanskyj ext. 3445

Lloyd’s International Regulators Reception The Deputy Chairman of the Policy Committee hosted a reception to mark the end of the Lloyds International Regulators Programme on 30 September. Each year Lloyd’s invites a group of senior regulatory officials and policy-makers from a number of countries to take part in an intensive series of briefings and events, in order to provide a background to London’s complex and internationally-focused insurance market.

The contacts made during the programme facilitate a better understanding between those doing global insurance business and those who regulate it. Participants this year come from countries including Ireland, Brazil, United States, Austria, Italy, Spain and Russia.Contact - Claire Holdgate ext. 3176

25th anniversary of the British German ForumThe Policy Chairman hosted a panel discussion in the Livery Hall on 23 September. To mark the 25th anniversary of the British German Forum, the City of London Corporation and Wilton Park invited a number of alumni, British German City contacts from the fields of politics, academia, finance and foreign affairs. A short panel

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discussion in the spirit of the Forum entitled "Britain and Germany - a coalition of interests? The next 25 years" took place with British German Forum alumni Caroline Wyatt and Ulrich Tüchter as panellists. The German Ambassador made a short welcome and participated in the subsequent quest8ions and answers session. Contact - Claire Holdgate ext. 3176

London Councils Youth Aspirations ConferenceThe Chairman of Policy spoke at the most recent London Councils conference on 13 October at the British Library Conference Centre. The conference attracted a number of senior London local government officials and others interested in ‘helping young people in London achieve their potential.’ The conference included the launch of some major research into youth aspirations in London and shared best practices on how best to empower young Londoners.

The City of London Corporation sponsored this event as substantial resources are committed to regeneration work in our neighbouring boroughs. A key element of this work is raising the aspiration and skills of young people in these areas, helping to bring the City closer to its neighbouring boroughs. Contact - Claire Holdgate ext. 3176

Achievement in Learning and Development Awards The City of London Corporation recently held an Achievement in Learning and Development

Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate the wide range of learning achievements sponsored by the City Corporation during 2009-2010. This was the second year of the event and Chief Officers across the organisation had been invited to submit nominations to be considered for an award. A panel of judges then met in September to agree the overall award winners. The judging panel consisted of the Deputy Town Clerk Susan Attard, Director of HR Chrissie Morgan, Sir Nick Kenyon, Sue Ireland, Liz Skelcher, Susan Lacey and our external IiP Assessor Julia Houghton. Angela Colyer our IiP Project Manager was on hand to adjudicate the judging.

The prestigious awards ceremony took place on Friday 22nd October and was held in the Livery Hall. A host of dignitaries attended including the Town Clerk and Chief Executive, Alderman David Wootton, Chairman of the Establishment Committee, Director of HR and Commander of the City of London Police.

The overall winners of each category were presented with a Learning and Development Award and certificate whilst everyone who had submitted a nomination was also presented with an Achievement in Learning and Development Certificate. The overall winners were also presented with an invite to the Establishment Committee Dinner.

The awards ceremony was then followed by lunch which provided the opportunity for people to share their success with others. Contact - Susan Lacey ext. 3289

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Private EventsOn Tuesday 30 September, The Bank of Montreal held a reception in the Crypts to celebrate the 140th Anniversary of their presence in the City of London. The event was hosted by their Chief Executive Officer, Bill Downe and guests included the Lord Mayor, representatives from the financial services industry, City businesses and the civic community.

On Sunday 3 October, a fundraising lunch for BBC Children in Need took place in the Old Library following a special “Weekend Wogan” live radio show from the London Palladium. Guests who had attended the radio show were transported to the lunch by Routemaster buses and were served a traditional Sunday Roast Dinner. The event was co-hosted by Sir Terry

Wogan on behalf of BBC Children in Need and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. A charity auction followed the lunch.

On Friday 15 October, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) hosted its annual Awards Lunch. RICS is a member organisation operating out of 146 countries and provides advice on land, property, construction and related environmental issues. RICS Awards celebrate projects in the built and natural environment that demonstrate excellence in regeneration, building conservation, community benefit and sustainability. This year the Right Honourable Michael Portillo presented the awards.

On Monday 18 October, the Annual Gibraltar Day Reception took place. Both Sheriffs attended the event and welcomed the Chief

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Minister of Gibraltar, the Honourable Peter Caruana to the City of London. The Chief Minister hosted the reception and gave a keynote address. Entertainment was provided by Gibraltarian tenor, Phillip Borge and The Brass Ensemble of the Royal Engineers. At the end of the reception guests were invited to watch the Sunset Ceremony in Guildhall Yard performed by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Band, Corps of Drums and Members of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums.

On Tuesday 19 October, the Worshipful Company of Marketors held a dinner in Great Hall to celebrate the granting of their Royal Charter. The dinner was attended by 400 guests including HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Sheriff Fiona Woolf. The Amiens Company of the London Regiment, paraded in the City of London on Sunday 24 October on their return from Afghanistan.  They were greeted at Guildhall by the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, the Sheriffs and their consorts and the Regimental Honorary Colonel Alderman Sir Michael Savory.During the parade the Lord Mayor and the General Officer Commanding London District and Commander Household Division, Major

General Cubbitt, and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir David Brewer and other senior officers presented operational medals to every member of Amiens Company present.The ceremony was attended by the soldiers’ family and friends and at the conclusion of the parade, the soldiers met with their families in Great Hall for a reception.The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators held their Annual Trophies and Awards Banquet on Thursday, 21 October. The Band of the HAC provided a Brass Quintet and the Pikemen and Musketeers provided a Guard of Honour. The banquet was hosted by the Master of the Guild, Dr Michael Fopp and the guest of honour was the Lord Mayor who presented the awards.

On Monday 25 October, British Emunah hosted a concert and dinner at Guildhall. Emunah is a women’s organisation that builds and maintains residential and day care centres, counselling and trauma facilities throughout Israel. The event was attended by approximately 350 people including Lady Elaine Sacks (wife of Chief Rabbi) and Sharon Harnoy, the Cultural Attache from the Israeli Embassy.Contact - Gill Gutteridge ext. 1462

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Services

EducationCity of London School Boys at City of London School had phenomenal examination success in 2010.

At Advanced Level, 93.2% of boys achieved A* to B and 75.3% of results were A* or A. 30.5% of grades were an A* and the average points score per candidate of 446.

A record number of boys secured Oxbridge places this year, 28 in total: 13 going to Oxford and 15 to Cambridge. Overall, 82% of boys secured a place at a Russell Group university and

92% places at Premier Group universities. 86% of boys went to their first choice of university.

The GCSE results are equally impressive: 90.4% of grades were A or A*, with 41 boys achieving nine or more A* grades. Contact - Philip Marshall (Head of Schools Liaison & Marketing) psm@clsb.org.uk

City of London School for GirlsThe School continues to grow from strength to strength.  The most tangible evidence of this are the girls’ outstanding academic achievements.

Sixth Form students from City of London School for Girls were celebrating exam success with 41% of total A Level entries graded A* and 97.5% A*- B grades. 15% of City girls were awarded 3 or more A* grades.With the high level of demand for University places this year we are delighted that almost all girls successful secured their first choice at top universities both in the UK and US.

The GCSE results once again demonstrated the astounding academic achievement of City girls with 97.7% of the total grades achieved an A* or A grade. 50% of the year group achieved 10 A*s or more.

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of girls sitting the exam were awarded an A grade. Contact - Sharon McParland (Marketing and Development Officer) marketing@clsg.org.uk

The City Academy, HackneyThe City Academy, Hackney has opened for its second year, welcoming 198 Year 7 students, who have settled in well. This was demonstrated when Year 7 students took a trip to Cambridge University on the 13th and 14th October. The trip was aimed at raising their aspirations and increasing their understanding of how they can themselves attend University in the future.

The total number of students is now at 394. Year 8 students are also making excellent progress; improvement last year was at three times the national average. As a result students will be starting GCSE courses one year early, in Year 9, for the core subjects of English, maths and science.

As part of the City Academy, Hackney’s business and ICT specialism the Principal Mark Emmerson, chair of governors Catherine McGuinness, and students from The City Academy Conference Business hosted business leaders for an event organised by Business in the Community. The delegation was led by Richard Reid, Senior Partner and London Chairman, KPMG LLP. Catherine McGuinness spoke about the relationship between the co-sponsors, KPMG and the City of London Corporation, and the Academy.

Students who attended, themselves aspiring business leaders, discussed the conference business and the plans for its expansion with delegates. They also talked about their Personal Advisors, some of whom are members of staff from the City of London Corporation. Contact – Kate Egglestone (Communications Manager) kate.egglestone@thecityacademy.org

The Times Education Supplement (22 October) carried an interview with Mark Emmerson, Principal of the City Academy Hackney, which is sponsored by the City of London Corporation, about his experiences as a teacher. Contact - Susanna Howard ext. 3450

City of London Freemen's School2010 saw another successful set of examination results for Freemen’s pupils. At A Level, 26% of the grades were the new A* grade (nationally, this figure was 8%). Nearly two thirds of the

grades were either A* or A and the percentage of A*, A, and B grades this year was 89.6%. 42 of the 100 candidates gained straight As or A*s and of these, seven students gained straight A*s in all subjects, with seven students having confirmed offers at either Oxford or Cambridge.

At GCSE Level the overall A* – C pass rate was 99.6% and all of the students achieved five or more passes at A* – C. 81.5% of the grades this year were either A* or A. 32 of the students gained straight A*s or As in all of their subjects and five students achieved A* grades in all ten of their subjects.The school enjoyed great success in a variety of sports across all years and there were notable highlights during the academic year in Music and Drama.Contact - Mike Holland (Marketing and Admissions Manager) michael.holland@clfs.surrey.sch.uk

Open SpacesHampstead Heath Calendar 2011The official Hampstead Heath Calendar for 2011 is now available from the Open Spaces Department.

The calendar features quality photographs of Hampstead Heath views, landscapes, flowers and habitats throughout the seasons and contains plenty of room for appointments and reminders.

It is approximately 34cm x 23cm in size, produced on good quality paper, shrink-wrapped in cellophane. It is printed using vegetable based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

The calendars are offered half price to Members and can be purchased by sending a cheque for £4.50 (usual price £9) made payable to 'City Of London', to The City of London, Heathfield House, 432 Archway Road, London, N6 4JH. Please remember to include your name and address for posting. Contact – David Bentley ext. 3779

Community Services

Drug Action Team Football TournamentOn Saturday 2 October, the City of London Drug Action Team in partnership with City of London Sports Development Team and the West Ham United Community Sports Scheme hosted a fantastic football tournament at Mulberry Sports Centre, Commercial Road E1. The football

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tournament for City of London residents and workers has been supported since its inception by Deputy Henry Jones and has been building year on year since 2007. We saw 66 participants last year but word spread and we had a phenomenal 164 participants this year.

As well as providing a diversionary activity for the young people and an opportunity to provide information about substance misuse, a further aim of the tournament is to break down barriers between the residents and those who provide services for them within the City. In order to achieve this, Officers from the City of London Police came along to support resident who were playing and also participated in the adult competition.

The winners from the under 14s competition were Aldgate FC, with the team from Dron House Estate winning the Fair Play award for their sportsmanship and talent. The winners of the adult competition were the Community & Children’s Service Housing team.Contact – ext. 1228 or email citydat@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Employment Projects Open EventTwo City of London divisions recently teamed up to organise an Employment Projects Open Event for local residents and service users.The partnerships team in the Economic Development Division and the Adult Services Division brought together a range of key expertise in the City to offer advice at the City Marketing Suite, 80 Basinghall Street, on 30 September 2010. Unemployed service users heard from various speakers specialising in employment, before participating in question and answer and networking sessions.

Adult Social Care Manager Ann Saunders said: "We were really pleased with how many people came along to hear about the opportunities open to them, and the presentations were really informative too."

The event was heralded as a great success with a strong turn out, and it’s hoped it would mark the start of more employment open days in the future.Contact - Ann Saunders ext. 3918 or Dorothee Njindou ext. 3622

Environmental ServicesGreen Fleet AwardsThe Green Fleet Awards has been running for 12 years and promotes a cleaner environment. The City of London was entered in the ‘UK

public sector organisations with a fleet of less than 250 vehicles’ category which requires demonstration of a reduction in CO3 and other pollutants through fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.The City was commended for the work on improving the environmental performance of its fleet and the range of policies introduced to reduce emissions of carbon, nitrogen dioxide and PM10.

Initiatives included smarter driving courses, awareness training, reduction in fleet and best practice in transport operations, as well as electric and lpg vehicles and investigating alternative fuels. Offsetting CO3 from staff and member travel has also helped towards these initiatives.Contacts - Vince Dignam ext. 4996

London permit schemeThe City of London was one of the first authorities to implement the London Permit Scheme on 11 January 2010. Unlike the previous system for monitoring street works, the Permit Scheme gives authorities greater powers to regulate, and monitor works on the highway as utility companies must seek approval to undertake works through a formal permitting arrangement.

Since its implementation, 4,240 permits have been approved and 225 refused with 44 shared works taking place i.e. works have been coordinated so that multiple utility companies undertake works simultaneously reducing the number of excavations on the highway and consequent inconvenience. The City of London applies the Scheme rules robustly but fairly, and as such has recently hosted visits from a number of London Authorities not yet part of the Scheme so they can learn from the good practices adopted by City of London.Contact - Kay English ext. 1572

Police and SecurityCrime down in the City again The latest Government crime figures released today show that crime is down eight per cent in the City of London. Around 500 fewer crimes were recorded in the Square Mile in the 12 months up to June 2010, compared with the year before. There was a notable drop in violent crime, with 12 per cent fewer offences reported, and reports of criminal damage also fell, with 19 per cent fewer offences in the City.Contact - Jemma Armstrong ext. 1272

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Minister visits ECDMinisterial engagement with the City Police continued with a visit from James Brokenshire MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Crime Reduction, to the Economic Crime Department on 14 October. The Minister was given a tour of the department and was given an opportunity to learn more about the valuable work the Force plays in combating economic crime across the country.Contact – Clare Chadwick ext. 1406

Night Time EconomyThe latest figures indicate that crime linked to the Night Time Economy in the City has continued to decline steadily, with ongoing work to tackle the issue by the Corporation and City Police through the Safer City Partnership proving effective. Alcohol-related assaults are down 23.7% since April - September of last year, contributing to a total reduction of 36.3% since 2007-8. Assaults linked to licensed premises are likewise down 33.8% from last year, and drunk and disorderly offences have decreased a further 3.9%.Contact – Clare Chadwick ext. 1406

London Drug Policy ForumOn 21 and 22 October the London Drug Policy Forum ran a two day think tank bringing together experts from the world of treatment, law enforcement and academia to consider how best to respond to problems of substance abuse over the next five years. The LDPF has previously run two similar events, both of which have been influential in shaping both national policy and local delivery.

It is clear that the City’s role in supporting the Forum is valued as much as we approach our 20th year as when it was first established.

In the run up to the festive season we are seeing an increased demand for materials and support around alcohol and drug use in the workplace. If Members would like copies of the LDPF toolkit for employers, or indeed any other material or information please contact on 020 7332 3084 or email the Policy Adviser david.mackintosh@cityoflondon.gov.uk.Contact – David Mackintosh ext. 3084

Regeneration

City of London Business Traineeship awards ceremonyOn 4 October the Lord Mayor and Sheriff Fiona Woolf presented the following awards to winning City firms and high-achieving local young people at the 2010 City of London

Business Traineeship awards ceremony hosted by RBS:

Trainee of the Year – Connor Cassidy (placed at UBS and student at City of London Academy - Southwark)

Highly Commended Trainee of the Year – Vanessa Karsah (placed at Royal Bank of Canada and student at Camden School for Girls)

Employer Newcomer of the Year – DWF LLP

Project Champion of the Year – Simon Hepworth (Amlin plc)

10 Year Commitment – UBS, Allen & Overy and the Bank of England (for hosting CBT trainees every year since 2001)

Congratulations to all winners and participants!

The City of London Business Traineeship programme, delivered on the City of London’s behalf by the Brokerage Citylink, is the City’s flagship local recruitment initiative matching talented City fringe A level leavers with paid work placements at City firms. In 2010, 13 of the 88 CBT trainee placements were hosted by the City Corporation.

The Camden Gazette (21 October 2010), Southwark News (14 October 2010), and City AM (5 October 2010) all ran stories about the 2010 City of London Business Traineeship awards ceremony. Contact - Elizabeth McCallion ext. 3635

Barbican

Flyboy is alone again this Christmas         Wednesday 15 December 2010 – Sunday 2 January 2011 Beguiling west-country artist and musician Matthew Robins performs episodes from his series of hand-crafted lounge folklore in Flyboy is alone again at Christmas, as well as new material created especially for the Barbican this December. Matthew’s unique style of shadow puppetry can also be seen at the National Theatre this year, where he is creating the prologue for Katie Mitchell’s Christmas production of Beauty and the Beast. Barbican box office 0845 120 75509am – 8pm Monday – Saturday; 11am – 8pm Sundays and Bank Holidays

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BBC Symphony Orchestra 80th BirthdayThe BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBCSO) celebrated its 80th birthday this month with a concert conducted by its chief guest conductor David Robertson. It opened with the overture to Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, the first work ever played by the BBCSO in 1930. The programme included two short films covering the entire eighty years from its foundation, and with clips of all twelve of the BBCSO’s chief conductors. The anniversary concert received four star reviews in both The Daily Telegraph and Financial Times.Contact -Jessica Dare ext. 7321

Sir Nicholas Kenyon on The Review ShowOn the 22nd October, Sir Nicholas appeared as a guest on BBC Two’s The Review Show in a panel discussion about the spending review and the impact it will have on the Arts world alongside Ed Vaizey, Ben Bradshaw and the Director of Cornerhouse in Manchester, Dave Moultrey.Contact -Jessica Dare ext. 7321

Museum of LondonLondon Futures @ Museum of LondonA display of 14 arresting photomontages imagining how London could be affected by climate change will be on display at the Museum of London from 1 October 2010 to 6 March 2011. The display and events form part of the Mayor’s Story of London festival and the events are funded by Renaissance London.

Like postcards from the future, familiar views of the capital have been digitally transformed by illustrators Robert Graves and Didier Madoc-Jones. They bring home the full impact of global warming, food scarcity, rising sea levels and how all Londoners will need to innovate and adapt to survive. Contact - Nicola Kalimeris, 020 7814 5511

London Sleeps: an art student in the Blitz @ Museum of LondonTo mark the 70th anniversary of the Blitz, the Museum of London will display London Sleeps - a painting and accompanying sketches by Rose Ellenby.

On display from the 15 October 2010, the poignant painting reflects Rose’s time spent in a Hackney air raid shelter at the height of the 1941 Blitz. Rose kept boredom at bay by sketching her companions while they slept and later, turned her drawings into a large oil painting. Aptly called London Sleeps, the painting won her the Central School’s Queen’s

prize. After the war, Rose pursued a successful career in illustration, but never sold her acclaimed painting.Contact - Nicola Kalimeris, 020 7814 5511

LMAAncient Parish Records Indexed and Published Online for the First TimeOn 13 October, London Metropolitan Archives in partnership with ancestry.co.uk launched online for the first time eight million of London’s oldest surviving parish records, charting the history of the metropolis from the 16th century to modern times.

The baptisms, marriages and burials date from 1538 to1812 and were registered at more than 1,000 London parishes. The parish records are essential for tracing anyone who was born, married or died in London before the 19th century. This online service will be of great benefit to researchers and will undoubtedly revolutionise family research in London for the 16th to 18th centuries.Contact - Laurence Ward ext. 3812

LAGAG

Libraries go electric!In support of The City Together Strategy objective to protect, promote & enhance our environment the Libraries Division of the Libraries, Archives, and Guildhall Art Gallery Department has been successful in attracting funding from the Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme for its first all-electric vehicle. In addition to making a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions in the City and thus supporting the Greening the City agenda the new vehicle offers significantly reduced running costs.Contact - Barry Cropper ext. 1850

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Guildhall Wigmore Recital PrizeThe Guildhall School has announced 25-year-old Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu as winner of the Guildhall Wigmore Recital Prize. The prize is a recital in London’s Wigmore Hall, which will take place on 18 March 2011. The selection process involved five finalists performing in front of an illustrious panel including Adam Gatehouse (Editor of Live Music, BBC Radio 3), John Gilhooly (Director, Wigmore Hall), Nicholas

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Matthias (Senior Vice-President, IMG Artists) and Jonathan Vaughan (Director of Music, Guildhall School).Contact -Deborah MacCallum 020 7382 7117

Guildhall School takes part in the London Jazz FestivalAs part of the annual London Jazz Festival, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents two performances showcasing its renowned Jazz Department. On 16 November, the Guildhall Jazz Ensemble will perform music by Wayne Shorter led by saxophonist Jean Toussaint and on 19 November Guildhall professor and acclaimed jazz pianist, Malcolm Edmonstone will direct the Guildhall Jazz band in a special one-off performance with jazz vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth. Considered to have one of the finest voices of her generation, Dankworth is an alumna of the Guildhall School.Tickets for each concert; £25, (£15 concessions), available from the Barbican Box Office. 020 7638 8891 (www.barbican.org.uk) Group discount available (020 7382 7211).

London Symphony Orchestra

Benjamin Grosvenor18-year-old pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performed an inspirational BBC Radio 3 lunchtime concert at LSO St Luke’s as part of an all-Chopin programme showcasing his technical brilliance and profound musicality. The programme included miniatures and dances demonstrating the composer’s mastery of form and also included his sole fugue of 1840 which took inspiration from Chopin’s idol, Bach. The BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime concerts at LSO St Luke’s continue with a four-week residency for the Pavel Haas Quartet. They will perform works by Dvořák, Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel and Schubert.

Nikolaj ZnaiderOn 10 November 2010 celebrated Danish violinst, Nikolaj Znaider will perform Elgar’s Violin Concerto with the LSO under the baton of Sir Colin Davis. The concert marks the 100th anniversary to the day of the work’s world premiere, when Kreisler performed the concerto with the composer himself conducting. Znaider plays the “Kreisler” Guarnerius “del Gesu” violin of 1741 which is the same insturment on which Kreisler performed the premiere. Contact - Dvora Lewis Public Relations, 020 7435 9257

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Gresham CollegeWhat did 18th Century men want?

Gresham College is delighted to welcome Professor Amanda Vickery to delivery the annual Colin Matthew Memorial Lecture at 6pm on Thursday the 11th of November on the question of ‘What Did 18th Century Men Want?’

‘Matrimony – what can better agree with man and more exactly relate to his necessities?’ stated the bachelor’s directory of 1694. In this

Gresham lecture jointly hosted by the Royal Historical Society at the Cruciform in UCL, Gower Street, Professor Vickery will explain the surprising history of 18th century man’s relationship to house and domesticity.

For all bookings and information about this free public lectures or any of the other nineteen lectures and events taking place in November, please visit the website www.gresham.ac.ukContact James Franklin on 020 7831 0575 or by e-mail on enquiries@gresham.ac.uk.

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Published Report

Publication of new research examining the predictability and competitiveness of the UK’s taxation of financial servicesOn 15th October the City of London research team published Taxation of the Financial Services Sector in the UK - Predictability and Competitiveness – a special interest paper commissioned by the City of London from CRA International, the and co-branded with

TheCityUK. The report examines the impact of the predictability and competitiveness of the UK’s tax regime on the financial services industry, and highlighting the importance of these factors in attracting international business to the UK. The research was overseen by the City of London and TheCityUK’s joint International Regulatory Strategy Group’s tax working group.

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The report sets out a series of recommendations for achieving the Government’s expressed aim of improving the competitiveness of the UK’s tax regime.

The report attracted significant media coverage including the Financial Times, Telegraph and Wall Street Journal.

The full report can be downloaded from www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/researchpublications Contact- Isabelle Almeida ext. 3614

Financial Times (15 October) carried an article based on the launch of a new report, ‘Taxation of the Financial Services Industry’, published by the City of London Corporation, which quoted the Policy Chairman. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

New research published on the International Capital Raising in Emerging Markets22nd October saw publication of Emerging Markets – International Capital Raising Trends, this special interest paper examined Russia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and India, and which and found that future demand for capital raising from emerging market companies seeking financing for long term growth are strong.

The report found that whilst domestic capital markets were increasingly sophisticated, the advantages of long-established international equity markets were still significant.

The full report can be downloaded from www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/researchpublicationsContact - Isabelle Almeida ext. 3614

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Forthcoming Events

White Ribbon Day 2010The White Ribbon Campaign (www.whiteribbon.co.uk) is a global campaign which encourages men to take a stand against violence towards women and pledge not to commit or condone such violence. Each year the 25th November is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which ties in with White Ribbon Day where activities take place across the country and globally to highlight the issue of violence.

The Safer City Partnership, on behalf of the City of London Domestic Violence Forum, will be encouraging people to make a pledge against violence by placing handprints on a “pledge

sheet”. This will take place on the 16th November in Guildhall Yard between 12.00 and 15.00 and all are welcome.

Information will be available at the event about the work being done by the Safer City Partnership including the City of London Corporation and City of London Police to maintain low levels of violence, as well as information for victims who might wish to seek support. The Commander of the City of London Police has confirmed that he will attend, along with other high ranking City of London Police officers, and we hope for key figures from the Corporation to attend too.

The hand printed banners will then be displayed at future events.Contact - Jemma Armstrong ext. 1272

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City in the NewsComprehensive Spending ReviewThe City of London Corporation's response to the Comprehensive Spending Review (20 October) was featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, City A.M., and Financial News. Both the Policy Chairman and the Lord Mayor were quoted. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

Tower BridgeThe Guardian (11 October) carried a feature on the raising of Tower Bridge by their journalist

Patrick Kingsley, to mark the fact that bridge lifts will be suspended for five months to allow the two, 1,100-tonne bascules to be repainted. Contact - Andrew Buckingham ext. 1452

Old BaileyThe Times Online (21 October) carried a feature entitled ‘The Crippen trial: did his lover Ethel help him to kill his wife?’ about a lecture in the Old Bailey to mark the centenary of Crippen's conviction at the court, by the writer and journalist, David James Smith. The lecture was

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organised and hosted by the City of London and raised money for the The Sheriffs' and Recorder's Fund. Contact - Andrew Buckingham ext. 1452

Lord Mayor ElectionThe Election of Alderman Bear as the next Lord Mayor of London was reported in The Times (29 September), City A.M. (30 September), Property Week Online (8 October) and the Municipal Journal (7 October). Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

City planningThe Spanish financial newspaper Expansion (22 October) featured an interview with Peter Rees, the City Planning Officer which discussed planning in the City, and quoted him throughout. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

The Evening Standard (Homes and Property) also carried a large profile piece on Peter Rees, and living in the City. Contact - Susanna Howard ext. 3450

Freedom of the CityCity A.M. (18 October) ran an article about the visit of the Chilean President to Mansion House, making reference to the fact that the President and all 33 of the recently rescued miners have been offered the Freedom of the City of London. Contact - James Abbott ext. 1754

Open spacesThe Daily Telegraph (23 October) carried an interview with Andy Barnard, the Superintendent of Burnham Beeches entitled ‘Eco Hero’, about managing the ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire. The City of London Corporation was mentioned - as were Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest. Contact - Andrew Buckingham ext. 1452

Fungi and mushroom picking has received extensive press coverage in the Evening Standard (8 October), The Daily Telegraph, Channel 4 News (both 9 October) and the Epping Forest Guardian as fungi picking reaches record levels at Epping Forest. Contact - Susanna Howard ext. 3450

The Ham & High (14 October) carried a letter from Chairman Michael Welbank about vehicles

on Hampstead Heath. In it, he stated that the City Corporation takes concern about the number and size of vehicles on the Heath very seriously. He also said we should do more to try and ensure vehicles are only used for essential work, but that at the moment the City Corporation is investing an extra £1.3M into the maintenance of Heath buildings and infrastructure. Contact - Susanna Howard ext. 3450

The annual conker championships at Hampstead Heath received extensive media coverage, including BBC London Radio (10 October), BBC Online (10 October), Time Out magazine (7 October) and websites including London Is Cool, London Wired, View London, Fun Kids Live and Angels & Urchins. Contact Lesley Mair ext. 3639

BBC Countryfile filmed in Epping Forest on 12 October. Used Teupen (high-lift vehicle) to film in High Beach at 30m above Forest canopy for autumn colours & views towards London. Main theme of filming was ‘autumn’ but does mention ‘Epping Forest’. To be broadcast on Sun 31 October.Contact - Dr Jeremy Dagley, 020 8532 1010

Lord Mayor’s ShowArticles appeared in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph (18 October), Cambridge News (21 October) and Huntingdon and St Ives News & Crier (21 October) profiling the new coachman for the Lord Mayor's State Coach, David Lawless. His father was also coachman in the Show for 21 years. Heritage magazine (1 November) carried a five-page feature on the history and current relevance of the Lord Mayor's Show.

Volunteers from Spitafields City Farm, which is one of four community groups sponsored by the City Corporation for this year's Show, featured in an article about their float in East End Life (27 September).

The Times (12 October) published a diary story on the replacement of the State Coach's leather braces, ahead of this year's Show. Contact - Lesley Mair ext. 3639

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License Applications

Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Application

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Application has been made to the City of London for the grant of a premises licence for the following premises:-

Ward: WalbrookPremises: Old ExchangeAddress: Units 2 & 3, 60 Threadneedle Street, EC2R 8HPApplicant: LPDJ LtdApplication: i) To permit the sale and supply of alcohol

from 07.00 – 01.00 Monday to Sunday. Plus for hours noted on certain notable days and international events.

ii) To provide regulated entertainment, namely live music, during opening hours.

iii) To permit the provision of late night refreshment until 01.00 Monday to Sunday.

Last date for objections: 9th November 2010

Ward: Farringdon WithinPremises: Bevan Brittan SolicitorsAddress: 2 Fleet Place (Fleet Place House), EC4M 7RFApplicant: Bevan Brittan LLPApplication: iv) To permit the sale and supply of alcohol

from 12.00 – 0.00 Monday to Sunday.

v) To provide regulated entertainment, namely films and live & recorded music, during opening hours.

vi) To permit the provision of late night refreshment until 0.00 Monday to Sunday.

Last date for objections: 16th November 2010

Ward: BishopsgatePremises: Coral Address: 14 New Street, EC2M 4TRApplicant: Coral Racing LtdApplication: vii) For the grant of a Betting (Other)

Premises Licence under section 159 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Last date for objections: 9th November 2010

This notice is primarily for information only, however, anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Town Clerk, City of London, Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ specifying the grounds of opposition.The last date for objections is stated above.

Contact ext. 3406 or email licensing@cityoflondon.gov.uk

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Members’ Briefings from July 1999 are available for reference on the City Members’ website http://colmem.corpoflondon.gov.uk/ For information on how to access the Members’ website, please contact the Information Systems Service Desk on 7332 3145 or col.isservicedesk@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

For information on Members' facilities, Guildhall Management, parking arrangements, lockers, identity passes etc please contact the City Surveyor's Response Desk 020 7332 1134 or surresponsedesk@cityoflondon.gov.ukContact Peter Young x 3757The matters set out in the Briefing are reported to keep Members informed and a Briefing entry should not be taken as authority to implement a Committee decision.

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