City Briefing
20 Nov 2025

Introduction

These are aimed particularly at new Liverymen and Freemen; partners are also welcome, as are Court Assistants and Liverymen of longer standing, who have not previously been to a Briefing, who are also encouraged to attend.

They give a short introduction to the work of the Corporation, especially the relationship with the livery companies. There is opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and the Briefing is followed by a networking reception, which provides the chance to mix with other Liverymen and Freemen.

Location

Guildhall
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Programme and timings

(these are finalised the fortnight before the date of the course)

5.30pm - Welcome: Chair of the Livery Committee

5.40pm - On being an Alderman: TBC

5.55pm - The role of the City of London Corporation: Polly Dunn, Town Clerk’s Department

6.10pm - The Freedom of the City of London: Tiphaine Le Bian, Deputy Clerk to the Chamberlain’s Court

6.25pm – Livery companies, their membership, and activities: Paul Jagger, The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

6.40pm - Panel discussion with Q&A

7.00pm - Closing remarks: Chair of the Livery Committee

Cancellation and rearrangement

The full cost of the course is refundable providing 10 days notice is given. If you wish to cancel your place please contact the Course Administrator.

There are four Briefings a year - in February, May, September and November. Once you have selected and applied for one of the Briefings, you will be able to change the date and carry your payment forward, providing 10 days notice is given.

To change the date of the Briefing you wish to attend please contact the Course Administrator  stating your and your guest’s (if applicable) name, your Livery Company, the date of the course you were originally booked on, and the new date of the course you wish to attend.