Last Updated on 08/01/2026
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the financial district of London, known as the Square Mile. It supports the diverse and sustainable London and encourages the vibrant city to thrive within the globally-successful UK.
Admission of Sheriffs – 26 September 2025
The Town Clerk's Office has provided details for the Admission of Sheriffs on 26 September 2025.
Aldermanic Appraisal Process
In June each year, the Principal Governance and Member Services Manager writes to the Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Clerks of the several Livery Companies to inform them of...
Climate Action Strategy
In 2020, the City of London Corporation adopted a radical Climate Action Strategy, breaking new ground and setting out how we will achieve net zero, build climate resilience, and champion...
Departments
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the City of London, distinct from the Greater London Authority. Historically, it is the ancient core from which the rest...
Services
The City of London Corporation provides a wide range of high‑quality public services to support and enrich life in the Square Mile and beyond. These services include housing, education, social...
City of London Information Publications
A list of publications pertinent to the City of London - A Square Mile year by Peter Waine, Past Master Gardener An engaging insight into the City of London's traditions...
The Lord Mayor
The current Lady Mayor, serving from 2025 to 2026, is The Rt Hon the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley. She is the 697th Lord Mayor of the City of...
Court of Common Council
The City of London is divided into 25 wards. Each ward elects one Alderman and two or more Common Councilmen (collectively referred to as Members, equivalent to councillors), dependent on...
Court of Common Council Election Results 2025
The City of London Corporation held elections for Common Council on 20 March 2025. The number of seats varies amongst the 25 Wards, some were contested and others uncontested. The...
How to become a Common Councilman
Becoming a councillor in the City (known as a Common Councillor) is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service. It enables people to play a valuable part in...
Court of Aldermen
The Court of Aldermen forms part of the senior governance of the City of London Corporation. It comprises twenty-five Aldermen of the City of London and the Recorder of London,...
How to become an Alderman and Sheriff
In the City of London, but nowhere else, Aldermen are still elected for each of the wards of the City, by the regular electorate, and until 2004 could hold office...
How to become a non-Aldermanic Sheriff
Each year, the Liverymen of the City of London’s Livery Companies assemble in Guildhall for Common Hall, where they elect two Sheriffs. This annual election traditionally takes place on Midsummer...
City Officers
The Town Clerk The role of the Town Clerk of the City of London dates back to 1274 when Ralph Crepyn held office until 1306. This role has now transitioned...
