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March 2013
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Business Don’t be anti-social
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About the City Election results
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Business You have to be in it to win it
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Services Centre of attention
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Things to do Praising Caine
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Things to do Raising the temperature
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News round-up In brief
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Don’t be anti-social The government recognised in March’s budget that significantly more money could go into social investment if a tax relief covering this activity was introduced. This announcement followed the publication of a new research report on this subject commissioned by the City Corporation and Big Society Capital. The Role of Tax Incentives in Encouraging Social Investments estimated that up to £480m of new investment could be generated over the next five years if the reliefs covering venture capital and philanthropy also covered social investment. “We are delighted that the government has accepted the case made in our report,”said City Corporation Policy and Resources Chairman Mark Boleat.“A change could not only meet the current gap between supply and demand for this sector but also help meet future demand which is projected to reach £1bn by 2016,”explained. “Social enterprises have proved successful and as the sector develops we need to meet the increased demand for risk and growth capital. The government’s announcement provides a positive signal of intent to the wealth management community to take up a range of new investment opportunities.” Social investment is where money is provided and used to help generate social improvements as well as financial returns. This is notably different from charitable giving or pure philanthropy as some expectation of a return on investment
is expected – even if this return is lower than an ordinary investment to have a greater social impact. Despite the current economic climate, recent studies have shown that the social sector business is delivering resilient financial performances, as well as much-need support for the more economically deprived areas of the UK. It is estimated that demand for injections of capital in this sector could grow at a rate of 37% per year. The report has also identified the need for a clear definition of eligibility, a focus on risk-bearing capital and a focus on individuals as investors if such a move were to succeed. In the same month the report was published, the City Corporation hosted the first Social Investment Academy at Guildhall. The aim of the event was to make the audience of independent financial advisers aware of the opportunities available in this sector. Playing its part, the City Corporation has already set up a £20m social investment fund which will be used to make direct and indirect investments, mainly in London but also elsewhere in the UK and abroad. 1
More information is available on the City Corporation website [.]
where the full report can be downloaded [.]
Social enterprises have proved successful and as the sector develops we need to meet the increased demand for risk and growth capital.
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Election results Thursday 21 March was election day for the City of London with strongly contested wards offering more than 90% of worker and resident voters a choice of candidates. As well as a push by the City Corporation to encourage people to turn out and vote on the day, the elections also generated significant pre-publicity. Much of this was centred around the fact that these were the first City-wide elections to be held since the Occupy movement were removed from outside St Paul’s Cathedral.
There were also several candidates standing under a political party label. Turnout on the day was around 25% across the contested wards.
More information about the elections can be found on our website [.]
The elections resulted in 25 new Members, a 25% turnover in Common Councilmen who (with 25 Alderman) make up the Court of Common Council, the City Corporation’s main decision-making body. On these pages are the results of the elections.
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Aldersgate Aldgate Bassishaw Billingsgate Bishopsgate Bread Street Bridge
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Broad Street Candlewick Castle Baynard Cheap Coleman Street Cordwainer Cornhill
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Cripplegate Dowgate Farringdon Within Farringdon Without Langbourn Lime Street Portsoken
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Queenhithe Tower Vintry Walbrook
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Election results Candidates (any affiliation in brackets)
Results
Aldersgate 29.5 % Turnout
Broad Street 20.1% Turnout John Alfred Bennett (Independent)
90 Elected
Christopher Michael Hayward
82 Elected
Randall Keith Anderson (Independent)
237 Elected
Shanaz Begum Khan (Independent)
25
Martin Raymond Dudley (Independent)
253 Elected
John George Stewart Scott (Independent)
90 Elected
Peter Gledstone Kenyon (The Labour Party Candidate)
181
Christopher John Seymour Sier (Independent)
19
Peter Leck
221
Anastasia Turner
47
John Stuart Penton Lumley (Independent)
312 Elected
Jeremy Paul Mayhew (Independent)
275 Elected
Joyce Carruthers Nash (Independent)
350 Elected
Kevin Malcolm Everett
Elected
Barbara Patricia Newman (Independent)
315 Elected
Stanley Keith Knowles (Independent)
Elected
Aldgate 24.9% Turnout
Candlewick
Uncontested
Castle Baynard 15.5% Turnout
Douglas Gordon Fleming Barrow
152 Elected
Muhammad Yusuf Al-Hussaini (Independent)
Peter Bernard Hardwick
122
Christopher Paul Boden (Independent)
208 Elected
Hugh Fenton Morris (Independent)
150 Elected
Raymond Michael Catt (Independent)
190 Elected
Sylvia Doreen Moys
152 Elected
Nigel Kenneth Challis (Independent)
193 Elected
Dhruv Patel (Independent)
123 Elected
Richard Joseph Harrington (The Labour Party Candidate) 50
David James Thompson (Independent)
139 Elected
Michael Hudson (Independent)
197 Elected
Catherine Sidony McGuinness (Independent)
213 Elected
Graham David Packham (Independent)
206 Elected
Henrika Johanna Sofia Priest (Independent)
225 Elected
Jeremy Lewis Simons (Independent)
209 Elected
Bassishaw 33.1% Turnout Kenneth Edwin Ayers (Independent) Peter Jonathan Lucas Robert Allan Merrett (Independent)
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Cheap 37.6% Turnout Billingsgate
Uncontested
India Katharine Brummitt
Robert James Ingham Clark (Independent)
Elected
Robin Anthony Eve (Independent)
John Michael Welbank (Independent)
Elected
Donata Valerie Huggins
Bishopsgate 25.1% Turnout William Harry Dove (Independent)
144 Elected
Simon D'Olier Duckworth (Independent)
158 Elected
Archibald Duncan Galloway (Independent)
110
Stanley Ginsburg (Independent)
152 Elected
Colin Jan Gregory (Independent) Wendy Marilyn Hyde (Independent) Syed Barique Mahmood (Independent)
94 188 Elected 63
Thomas Charles Christopher Sleigh
210 Elected
Patrick Thomas Streeter (Independent)
118 Elected
Bread Street 29.9% Turnout Matthew Stewart Edwards (The Labour Party Candidate)
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Oliver Arthur Wynlayne Lodge (Independent)
114 Elected
Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson (Independent)
110 Elected
Bridge and Bridge Without 33.5% Turnout
72 129 Elected 79
Alastair Michael Moss (Independent)
121 Elected
Ann Marjorie Francescia Pembroke (Independent)
131 Elected
Andre John Paul Walker
Coleman Street
63
Uncontested
Michael John Cassidy (Independent)
Elected
Sophie Anne Fernandes (Independent)
Elected
Stuart John Fraser (Independent)
Elected
Andrew Stratton McMurtrie
Elected
Cordwainer
Uncontested
Mark John Boleat (Independent)
Elected
George Marr Flemington Gillon (Independent)
Elected
Michael John Snyder (Independent)
Elected
Cornhill 28.0% Turnout David William Dewhurst (The Labour Party Candidate)
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Peter Gerard Dunphy (Independent)
81 Elected
Daniel Robert Hamilton
46
Stephen Decatur Haines
79 Elected
Brian Nicholas Harris (Independent)
64 Elected
Ian Christopher Norman Seaton (Independent)
77 Elected
James Patrick McLoughlin
48
John Richard Owen-Ward (Independent)
63 Elected
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Election results Cripplegate 27.9% Turnout
Langbourn 30.1% Turnout
John Alfred Barker (Independent)
291 Elected
Nicholas Bennett
52
David John Bradshaw (Independent)
367 Elected
Terence William Donal Blaney
42
Stephanie Ella Maureen Currie
234
John Douglas Chapman (Independent)
62 Elected
Jeffrey Hennessey (The Labour Party Candidate)
244
Timothy Edwin Albert Collerton
39
Vivienne Littlechild (Independent)
332 Elected
Janet Owen
48
Gareth Wynford Moore (Independent)
304 Elected
Judith Lindsay Pleasance
56 Elected
Christopher Punter (Independent)
311 Elected
Philip John Woodhouse (Independent)
82 Elected
Steve Quilter (Independent)
373 Elected
Angela Mary Starling (Independent)
365 Elected
John Tomlinson
364 Elected
Dowgate 37.9% Turnout
Lime Street 49.9% Turnout Henry Nicholas Almroth Colthurst
131 Elected
Dennis Cotgrove (Independent)
126 Elected
Richard Evans
40
Robert Alan Broomhead
34
Robert Picton Seymour Howard (Independent)
144 Elected
Charles Vincent De Paul Doyle (Independent)
62
Elizabeth Rogula (Independent)
137 Elected
James Henry George Pollard (Independent)
120 Elected
Timothy Gabriel Willens (Independent)
35
Mark Raymond Peter Henry Delano Wheatley (Independent)
92 Elected
Portsoken 48.2% Turnout Evan Cranfield
Farringdon Within 23.4% Turnout
42
Nicolas Cressey (Independent)
132
Alex Bain-Stewart (Independent)
204 Elected
John William Fletcher
211 Elected
Mark Adrian Clarke
180
Ibthayhaj Shadique Gani
205 Elected
Karina Helen Dostalova
192 Elected
Henry Llewellyn Michael Jones
227 Elected
Anthony Noel Eskenzi (Independent)
189 Elected
Delis Regis
209 Elected
Damien John Vaugh (The Labour Party Candidate)
112
Patrick Dag French (The Labour Party Candidate)
93
Patricia Ann Holmes (Independent)
182 Elected
Clare Deborah James
222 Elected
Queenhithe 24.5% Turnout
Richard David Regan (Independent)
198 Elected
John Lindsay Courtneidge (The Labour Party Candidate) 12
Virginia Rounding (Independent)
226 Elected
Alastair John Naisbitt King (Independent)
74 Elected
Graeme Martyn Smith (Independent)
182 Elected
Brian Desmond Francis Mooney (Independent)
77 Elected
Farringdon Without 12.8% Turnout George Christopher Abrahams
Tower 18.3% Turnout 244 Elected
Roger Arthur Holden Chadwick (Independent)
134 Elected
John David Absalom
234 Elected
Marianne Bernadette Fredericks (Independent)
154 Elected
David Brian Melville Cavaye
174
Gerald Albert George Pulman
125 Elected
Alexander John Cameron Deane (Independent)
303 Elected
James Richard Tumbridge (Independent)
142 Elected
Stephen James Evans (Independent)
63
Nigel Charles Wilkins (The Labour Party Candidate)
22
Jason Scott Groves
208
Gregory Percy Jones
225 Elected
Vintry 40% Turnout
Gregory Alfred Lawrence
208
Robin Charles Ellison (Independent)
23
Charles Edward Lord
213 Elected
William Barrie Fraser (Independent)
86 Elected
Julian Henry Malins (Independent)
307 Elected
Thomas Dieter Dirk Hoffman
86 Elected
Paul Nicholas Martinelli
223 Elected
Jonathan Scott Myerson (Independent)
21
Mark McDonald (The Labour Party Candidate)
95 240 Elected
Walbrook 43.6% Turnout
Julian Elizabeth Norman
192
William Goodacre Campbell-Taylor (Independent)
28
Emma Charlotte Louisa Price
315 Elected
Lucy Roseanne Frew
64 Elected
Adam Fox McCloud Richardson
242 Elected
Pauline Ann Halliday (Independent)
38
John Hedley Spanner
175
Harinder Mann (Independent)
21
Dorothy Helen Newman (Independent)
39
Alice Bridget Thomas
26
Wendy Mead
James Michael Douglas Thomson (Independent)
74 Elected
Thomas Richard Sermon
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You have to be in it to win it If your organisation is involved in the local community – whether it’s in charity partnerships, employee volunteering, employability initiatives or local purchasing – then you may be in with a chance of winning a coveted Dragon Award. The Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards recognise and celebrate community engagement in Greater London. Since they were founded in 1987, the Awards have attracted high quality applications from a variety of companies, large and small, as well as public bodies throughout the capital. The Awards recognise both the social and business benefits of being good corporate citizens. Additionally, they reward good practice and innovation by community organisations and social enterprises in working with businesses and in facilitating their involvement in the community.
not only how much work has already been done, but also to encourage more companies and financial institutions to become involved in their local communities. Both of these factors still form an integral part of the Dragon Awards today.
A press release for the launch of the Awards in 1987 noted that, “The City has recently been charged with a lack of care, and for not becoming involved in the problems of inner cities existing on its door step. ”The Awards were designed to show
In addition to receiving the highly coveted dragon statuette, there are a number of benefits to winning an Award: having your work given a greater profile internally and amongst peers; receiving local and national press coverage; and rewarding your staff
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for their contributions. One of the winners will also be chosen to host a visit from the Lord Mayor.
Applications are open 26 March-28 May. More information is available by calling 020 7332 3608 or visit the website[.].
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), of up to 250 employees and £43m turnover, are encouraged to apply in any of the categories. In each category the judges may choose to award two dragons – one to a large organisation and one to an SME. If more appropriate, they may choose to award only one. In all cases the judges will take into account the relative size and resources of applicants, so smaller organisations (including community organisations) will not be disadvantaged. All applicants are invited to an annual awards ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House (see images on previous page [.]). This prestigious event presents a chance for applicants to share experiences and innovative practices in corporate community involvement. It is an opportunity to find out more about ways in which London-based businesses are actively helping to fight social exclusion and build stronger communities. 1
Size isn’t everything 8build is a construction business with less than 100 employees and winner of the Lord Mayor’s 25th Anniversary Dragon Award in 2012 for outstanding community work. Its Giving Back programme is a testament to the fact that you don’t have to be a multinational conglomerate to have an impact on the community. Being a building company, supporting local homeless charities is a cause that lies close to 8build‘s heart. In March, Lord Mayor Roger Gifford got a flavour of its commitment whilst visiting 8build’s not-for-profit building
project of the year: a day centre for homeless young people in Soho. The centre is being built for homelessness charity Centrepoint, whose users will benefit from a place to receive therapy and cooking lessons, as well as learn other vital life and employability skills. Alderman Gifford believes the growing involvement of the property and construction industry in the Dragon Awards “complements the more handson, skills-based, less ‘tick-box’ style of Corporate Social Responsibility evident today. Last year, construction was the sector most represented in the
awards, and we hope to see a similar number of applications for this year’s awards.” It’s not just the charity sector that has gained – there have been many benefits to the business too. Steve Oakford, Director and Co-Founder of 8build, commented:“We have not just started a construction company, we are challenging industry norms with a totally unique product, tendering competitively against big industry market leaders and continuing to win. We are managing to change the attitudes and mindsets of clients and show them the
benefits our approach can bring.”As a result, 8build have seen the following developments, in which their Giving Back programme plays a vital part ■ 30% of 8build’s press coverage is related to socially responsible activities ■ Increased turnover over the last three years by 260% ■ 39% repeat business from clients ■ 97% average score in customer satisfaction survey ■ 10% increase in staff retention in 2012 compared to 2011 ■ Entry into new sectors.
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Centre of attention When is a library more than a library? When it’s the Artizan Street Library and Community Centre. Created to replace the old Camomile Street Library, the new Centre in the east of the City was officially opened earlier this year and offers far more than just books to read and borrow.
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As a library it has the usual selection of DVDs, CDs, daily newspapers, audio books and language sets on offer. In keeping with the modern environment of the City, and the centre’s role as an information resource, the design has included a dedicated area for laptops and other devices and
will offer free WiFi and internet access as the Centre develops in the coming months. The technology angle will also be reflected by free standing computer stations on entry that allow you to search for book availability and renew and reserve books. Printing facilities are available too.
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The community aspect is very much a part of the Centre and includes a children’s section, with spaces for ‘rhymetime’ and ‘stay and play’ for those under five years old. It can also provide welfare rights advice, health treatment facilities and hosts reading groups and adult education sessions. It is already much in use by the community, hosting dance and keep fit sessions (including pilates and zumba), youth groups, apprentice training, the Metropolitan Chess Club and residents associations. It has its regular users with families arriving in the morning and after school, and 5th and 6th Form pupils using it for study. In addition the rooms can be hired by individuals or community groups for their own purposes.
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Praising Caine One of the UK’s genuine film legends now has an exhibition all of his own at the Museum of London in celebration of his 80th birthday. Michael Caine is the name and the subject of the new exhibition that traces the actor’s life – from Cockney rebel to Hollywood star to inspirational Londoner. It features photographs, portraits and film clips that celebrate his life and work and film stills and clips from some of his best loved movies including Alfie, The Italian Job and Educating Rita. The public have also been given their chance to vote for their favourite of his films. The four most popular get a free screening as the Museum of London Docklands, to complement the exhibition. The films will be playing on one Sunday afternoon each month until July (check the Museum website for exact dates and which films have been selected).
“We felt Sir Michael as the subject of an exhibition at the Museum was very appropriate given that he has always been fiercely proud of his London, and working class, roots,”explained curator Beverley Cook. “He is one of London most loved and recognisable characters. He was the first actor to bring an authentic London accent to the big screen. The exhibition will celebrate how the City influenced both his life and career.” Sir Michael was born Maurice Micklewhite, in Rotherhithe, and was the son of a Billingsgate fish market porter (coincidentally he also played a butcher at Smithfield Market in the film Last Orders, both markets are run by the City Corporation, for another link). In recognition of his links to the capital, and his achievements in film, Sir Michael was given the Freedom of the City of London in March in the Museum’s City Gallery (the Museum being partfunded by the organisation). At the ceremony he commented “I think the Museum if great for London and I am so proud to be included.” The free exhibition runs at the Museum of London until 14 July. 1
For more information call 020 7001 9844 email [.] or visit the museum website [.]
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Raising the temperature Our current weather might make it seem a long way off but this summer sees a bright shining new season of world-class arts and learning launched by the City Corporation’s Barbican Centre. The first anniversary of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games will be marked with EAST, a celebratory weekend of music, food, art and theatre inspired by east London. The north of the Olympic Park will be the venue for entertainment as diverse as a Mini-Travelling Arts Circus to an Eco Design Fair and the Discover Children’s Story Centre. This highlights the Barbican’s long-standing commitment to taking arts experiences outside of the Centre, and of the City itself, to the wider community. This also includes a summer of diverse arts projects in east London, ranging from a major visual arts commission in Dalston to Open School East, an arts school and communal space that will open in a community centre in Hackney. But this is only one part of a huge range of arts on offer in the new season, stretching into 2014. David Tennant is sure to be a high profile draw in the Royal Shakespeare’s Company’s production of
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Richard II; the first major exhibition celebrating the work of French couturier Jean Paul Gaultier, From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, takes place; the 80th birthday of Sir Harrison Birtwistle, a leading voice in British music, is marked; and iconic chanteuse and actress Jane Birkin will perform, for one night only, a repertoire created by her late partner Serge Gainsbourg. The autumn will see the opening of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Milton Court. The Barbican’s new Associate Ensembles will perform in its new 608 seat concert hall as part of a series of events to celebrate the centenary of English composer Benjamin Britten. The Pop Art Design exhibition in the autumn will feature work from famous names such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol; international events include a second residency by the
Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig, this time focusing on a complete cycle of Brahm’s symphonies; the London Jazz Festival returns in November and Hack the Barbican will see a month-long event exploring technology, the arts and entrepreneurship. So forget the seasonal blues and start putting dates in your diary now for what promises to be another packaged programme of events and activities. 1
For more information see the Barbican channel on youtube [.]
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…and finally Spitalfields celebration A celebration of the talents of the Huguenots – French Protestant refugees who fled Catholic France during the 1618th centuries – is being organised for April by the Huguenots Society and Spitalfields Trust. A festival of walks, talks, films and special events is planned to mark their huge contribution, from baking to silk weaving, to towns and cities where they sought sanctuary. Supported by the City Corporation, the festival is also seeking to raise funds for a permanent memorial commemorating the Huguenots’ life and work.1 More information is available on their website [.]
Want a City in the venue? Whether it’s a reception, seminar or meeting, the newly upgraded City Marketing Suite can add a unique flavour to any occasion with its scaled interactive model of the City that always proves a talking point. Established as a venue for businesses and other organisations in the Square Mile to use to encourage inward investment, the Suite is now also available for private hire. Last year a new projection and AV system was installed, a new backdrop of images put on the walls and a dedicated catering area established. The Suite offers both a look back at the City’s beginnings, with views through to the Roman Amphitheatre, and a look at its future with all approved buildings in the City included into the 1:500 scale model. Suitable for up to 120 people, the Suite is also ideal for lectures, speeches, courses, banquets and private dining. 1
For more information call 020 7600 8362, email [.] or visit the website [.]
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Wood you credit it? Lord Mayor Roger Gifford has launched an appeal to fund the planting of 4,500 trees in Horseshoe Hill, Essex, as part of an expansion of Epping Forest. The Gifford Wood Appeal looks to plant mainly native oak and hornbeam trees but also species more tolerant of projected change in climate in coming years.
Epping Forest forms part of almost 11,000 acres the City Corporation looks after and include Hampstead Heath, Burnham Beeches and important common in south London as well as numerous gardens within the Square Mile itself. 1
For more information visit the Epping Forest web pages [.] or go to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal website [.]
The City Corporation, which own and runs Epping Forest, bought the 30 acres of land at Upshire to add to the Forest. “This reflects our historic commitment to supporting London’s communities,”said Alderman Gifford (pictured right with the Lady Mayoress, Claire Gifford). “Part of my overall Lord Mayor’s Appeal for this year is to secure the future for the next generation, including safeguarding the environment, to which this naturally links.”
How are you feeling? As local authorities across the country prepare to take on new responsibilities for ‘promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of its population’ the City Corporation launched its Love Health campaign. Valentine’s Day played host to the first event, which brought city workers, residents, elected members and health service professionals under one roof to start shaping the priorities of the City's joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The Health and Wellbeing Board, that will bring together the partners with responsibility for public health from 1 April 2013, has identified three key areas for the
More information can be found on the City Corporation website [.]
Strategy to focus on: improving joint working to provide better value; promoting public health to City workers; and addressing the priority challenges including mental health, social isolation, smoking, alcohol and air quality. 1