Voters in the City of London went to the polls yesterday to elect their representatives to the Square Mile’s governing body.
The City of London Corporation is dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally successful UK [see notes to editors], and is the oldest continuous municipal democracy in the world.
Members were elected by City residents and workers to the City Corporation’s principal decision-making body, the Court of Common Council.
The City of London is divided into 25 wards, with each ward electing two or more Common Councillors, dependent on its population – with 100 Common Councillors elected in total to serve a four-year term. Over 678,000 people work in the Square Mile, and 8,600 people live there.
Common Councillors serve as elected representatives, sit on committees representing the public interest, and decide how the City Corporation carries out its various activities.
Its transformative major projects include the new London Museum at Smithfield, the Salisbury Square Development, which will house the new City of London Police HQ and multi-courts complex, and the Barbican Renewal Programme, a major five-year project of works to upgrade the internationally renowned arts venue.
City of London Corporation Policy Chairman Chris Hayward said:
“It is my hope that our newly elected Members will drive policies supporting economic growth, sustainability, cultural vibrancy, and our residents, maintaining the City’s position as a global powerhouse.
“Our work is diverse and wide ranging, from supporting the Square Mile as the engine of the UK economy to promoting our financial and professional services industry and delivering high-quality public services.
“I look forward to working closely with our new elected membership, as we deliver several key projects that will shape the City’s future for the benefit of London and the nation.”
