Wardens and Court Assistants City Course

Learn how the civic and financial City works

Monday 20 September 10

Previously known as the City Management Course, this is aimed at Liverymen who are approaching the Chair of a Company (Wardens or on the Court), new Clerks, and other Court members. The speakers for the course are key representatives of the City such as the Lord Mayor, the Chairman of Policy and Resources and the Assistant Town Clerk.

The purpose of the Course is primarily to give participants a deeper understanding of how the Corporation works. The Course also allows participants to discuss with City of London officers issues like the role of the Mayoralty, planning and transport, and economic crime under "Chatham House" rules.

This year the course will be held at:

Drapers Hall
Throgmorton Avenue
London EC2N 2DQ – see map

There is a charge of £40 for the course, which is refundable, providing 7 days notice is given. If you wish to cancel your place please contact the Course Administrator at admin@liverycommitteecourses.org

Programme and timings

10.15-10.25 – Welcome and objective setting – Nigel Pullman (Chairman, Livery Committee Communications Working Group)
10.30-10.55 – Helping "The Livery" understand and support "The City" – Venetia Howes (Financial Services Group)
11.00-11.25 – The role and work of the Lord Mayor – Alderman Nick Anstee (Lord Mayor)
11.25-11.40 – Break
11.40-12.05 – Still the leading Financial City? The City Corporation's role – Stuart Fraser (Chairman, Policy & Resources Committee)
12.10-12.40 – The City of London Corporation – Peter Nelson (Assistant Town Clerk)
12.45-13.55 – Lunch
14.00-14.20 – The City Police: current issues and challenges – Assistant Commissioner Frank Armstrong
14.25-14.45 – Where the Livery and the Livery Committee fit in (Chairman, Livery Committee)
14.45-15.00 – Break
15.00-15.25 – The role of an Alderman and member of Common Council – Alderman Andrew Parmley
15.30-15.55 – Planning the Future City – Peter Rees (City Planning Officer)
16.00-16.10 – Concluding remarks – Nigel Pullman
16.15-16.30 – Tea, Disperse

Max no. per course: 110

Please note that the booking facility will close 5 days before a course date or as soon as the maximum number of participants for a course has been reached.

N.B. in order to allow every livery company the opportunity to send a representative of their company on this course, please do not book more than 2 places for your company. You may apply for more places from 1 September 10, providing there are places left.

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