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Page 14 | 31 May - 06 June 2017 Extra Matters INVESTMENT MANAGERS LAUNCH BID TO GAIN LIVERY STATUS Search for good Company HUMAN resources and public relations are among the more modern professions hoping for permission to be inducted into the ancient tradition of City of London livery companies, and now investment managers are looking to join them. The Guild of Investment Managers has launched a membership drive in an effort to generate the minimum 100 members required to be granted livery company status. The Guild was formed last October by liverymen John Garbutt and Mark Henderson, both of whom worked for former fund management group Touche Remnant. In a letter to potential members, the Guild founders said they had formed the organisation to “provide networking opportunities for people employed in the investment management industry. Envisaged “This will be a new vibrant group of women and men drawn from the industry, uncomplicated by the legacy of history,” they said. “It is envisaged that members will be involved in the management of property, bonds, equities and derivatives both directly or in co-mingled vehicles, whether by active or passive management.” The Guild of Investment Managers will be holding a meeting for interested members in the West Wing of Guildhall on 6 July between 5.30pm and 7pm. Forming a modern livery company (as distinct from the City’s ancient livery companies, which were formed before the 20th century) is a three-step process overseen by the members of the Court of Aldermen. First and foremost, the company applies to form a guild, and after around four years of building a hoping to join the ranks: crests of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers and Worshipful Company of Clothworkers membership they can apply to become a company (without the livery). Four years after that, they can be given permission to add the term ‘livery’, but only if they meet certain criteria, such as establishing a charitable trust, registering sufficient numbers of committed members, London Borough of Tower Hamlets LATE NIGHT LEVY NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE A LATE NIGHT LEVY IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, Chapter 2 of Part 2 The Late Night Levy (Application and Administration) Regulations 2012 The Late Night Levy (Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions) Regulations 2012 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is hereby giving notice of its proposal to introduce a late night levy for premises licensed to sell/supply alcohol between midnight and 6am (00:00 to 06:00 hours) in the borough of Tower Hamlets. A Summary of the Proposal is below: 1. The Council proposes that the late night levy will be introduced on 1st January 2018. 2. The Council proposes the late night supply period will begin at 00:00 hours and end at 06:00 hours. 3. The Council proposes to exempt the following permitted categories of premises from paying the levy as defined in the Late Night Levy (Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions) Regulations 2012: a) Premises with overnight accommodation, where alcohol can only be supplied to persons staying at the premises for consumption on the premises, b) Theatres and cinemas, c) Bingo Halls, d) Community Amateur Sports Clubs, e) Community premises, f) New Year’s Day (i.e. 1st January) premises only (this relates to premises which are authorised to supply/sell alcohol between 00:00 hours and 06:00 hours, ONLY on New Year’s Day). 4. The Council has decided that a reduction of 30% will be granted to premises that achieved accreditation in the Best Bar None (BBN) Scheme, which is a business led best practice scheme as defined in regulations 5 (1) (a) and 5 (4) of the above Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions Regulations. 5. The Council is not proposing to apply any other exemptions or reductions. 6. The Council has confirmed with the Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime (MOPAC) that it may retain the whole net amount of the of the Levy revenue (this includes their statutory 70% split of the revenue), and that the allocation of this revenue is to be managed through the current Community Safety Partnership arrangements within the borough. 7. The Council will allow Licence holders to make an application to vary their Licence under sections 41A or 86A (minor variation) of the Licensing Act 2003. There will be no fee for such valid application provided it is received by the Council within the 2 month period directly following the date of a formal decision notice to introduce the Levy. This applies only for reduction of licensed hours for sale/supply of alcohol so they do not fall within the operational hours of the Levy (00:00 to 06:00 hours). To view the full proposal and find out more about the reasons behind it, please see the link at the bottom of this notice. The Council would like to hear your views on its proposal to introduce a Late Night Levy within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Please note that there is a 3 month Consultation Period therefore the Council must receive your views no later than mid-night on 23rd August 2017 otherwise we will not be able to consider them. To view our full proposal and complete the survey please visit the Council’s website at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/latenightlevy, or you can write to us at the address below: Licensing and Safety Team Environmental Health and Trading Standards John Onslow House 1 Ewart Place, London E3 5EQ Email: Licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk Tel: 020 7364 5008 Date: 24th May 2017 and demonstrating that the guild can make a positive contribution to its trade in the City. Guilds currently waiting on the grant of livery include the Nurses, PR Practitioners, HR Professionals, and Entrepreneurs. The most recent company to obtain the status was the Arts Scholars in 2014. Derek in the frame THE church at St Mary-At-Hill will chalk up its own bit of history next week when it hosts its first art exhibition. Dating back centuries before the Great Fire of London, after which Sir Christopher Wren added the tower and other elements which still exist today, the church is already steeped in tradition. And now, having been invited by City law firm art collectors to consider exhibiting at St Mary-At-Hill, Derek Hare saw the opportunity Notice of application to vary a Premises Licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Notice is hereby given that Rocket Restaurant 2009 Ltd in respect of premises known as Rocket, 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AB has applied to the City of London for a variation of a Premises Licence. The proposed variation is to seek approval of alterations detailed in the plan submitted with the application. The alterations comprise of the following - Ground floor: Remodel bar service to left hand side, add feature beer tanks; Remove large feature seating to centre of room; Replace cookline with feature pizza counter; Add keg self service table to the main room. First floor: Remove feature booth seating to centre of room and add keg self service table. Any representations by an interested party or responsible authority regarding the above mentioned application must be received in writing by City of London Licensing Authority, Markets and Consumer Protection, PO Box 270, Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ no later than 21 June 2017 stating the grounds for objection. The register of the City of London and the record of the application may be inspected at the address of the council, given above, during normal business hours or on the council's website – www.cityoflondon.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited. PUBLIC NOTICES CITYMATTERS.LONDON Small on space, big on charm HOMEOWNERS are usually pressed for space in the City, but one Clerkenwell home is taking that widely accepted rule of thumb to extraordinary lengths. Never wider than 8ft, the “Wee House” in Laystall Street has just come on the market and is available to rent for a hefty £3,033 per month. Sandwiched, in the truest sense of the expression, between taller retail and residential units, Wee House sits on a triangular-shaped plot of land, and tapers to a point at the rear. So tight is the space that during refurbishment work crews were forced to abseil in to gain access. Not short on charm the property features two bedrooms, two wet rooms and a glass-ceiling mezzanine. Something to share? Send your City of London stories to tom@citymatters.london of revisiting the River Thames as a subject he had not painted for many years. Hare’s oil paintings are known for the atmospheric feeling he puts in his skies, creating a particular mood and sense of location. Whether it’s the sombre North Sea or the Baltic, the coastline at India’s southern tip, Portugal’s west coast or the iridescent waters of the Bahamas, his portrayals of water subjects are immediately recognisable. The exhibition will run from 5 to 10 June at the church in Lovat Lane, Eastcheap EC3R 8EE. Notice of application for the grant of a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Notice is hereby given that The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Limited has applied to City of London for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of Premises to be known as The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Kaleidoscope Whisky Bar and Restaurant, Basement, 9A Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4YL. The proposed licensable activities and their hours are: The provision of regulated entertainment (to include films, live music, performance of dance anything of a similar description) Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 01:30 the following morning. The provision of regulated entertainment (to include recorded music) Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 02:30 the following morning. The provision of late night refreshment Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 02:30 the following morning. The supply of alcohol Monday to Sunday 11:00 to 02:00 the following morning. The opening hours of the premises will be Monday to Sunday 07:00 to 02:30. Any representations by an interested party or responsible authority regarding the abovementioned application must be received in writing by City of London Licensing Authority, PO Box 270, Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ, no later than 23 June 2017 stating the grounds for objection. The register of City of London and the record of the application may be inspected at the address of the council, given above, during normal business hours or on the council's website – www.cityoflondon.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.
CITYMATTERS.LONDON 31 May - 06 June 2017 | Page 15 Extra Matters HER MAJESTY JOINS 2,000 GUESTS FOR ORDER CENTENARY SERVICE poignant ceremony: (clockwise from top left) HRH poses with Order officials; The Queen enters the service with the Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s; 2,000 award recipients packed in to witness the centenary service; The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard Photos by Graham Lacdao/St Paul’s Cathedral By Royal order 100 YEARS after the Order of the British Empire was forged to recognise those who have served the country with distinction, The Queen herself was the guest of honour at a special commemorative service in the Square Mile. Her Royal Highness was just nine when the Order came to be, and was alongside The Duke of Edinburgh and 2,000 other guests from across the UK and Commonwealth to mark its centenary. Members of the audience were almost all recipients of either a GBE, KBE, CBE, OBE, MBE or British Empire Medal. The Queen, who is the Sovereign of the Order, and Prince Philip, who is the Grand Master, were met on arrival by Lord Mayor Dr Andrew Parmley, and greeted by David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s, the Cathedral Chapter, and Officials of the Order. With the ceremony coming just two days after the tragic terror attack in Manchester, Rev Ison paid tribute to those who had lost their lives during his Bidding Prayer. In his sermon, in which he looked at the work of the Order and its award holders, the Dean added: “Jesus Christ reminds us that honour is due, not to those who think highly of themselves, but to those who think highly of others.” The Order was instituted by King George V in 1917, initially to recognise the considerable civilian contribution to the war effort during the First World War. Soon after its formation the Order was divided into military and civilian divisions, and to this day new recipients continue to be announced twice per year, on The Queen’s birthday and at New Year. As St Paul’s is considered be many to be the ‘Nation’s Church’, it is also widely accepted to be the spiritual home of the Order. What’s in an acronym? In increasing order of seniority, the awards are: MBE – Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire OBE – Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire CBE – Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire KBE/DBE – Knight/Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire GBE – Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire spiritual home: The OBE Chapel in the crypt of St Paul’s St Paul’s donations go to Christian Aid ST Paul’s will donate all money taken during their collections last week to Christian Aid. Now in its 60th year, Christian Aid Week, which ran from 14-20 May, was the inspiration behind the gesture and featured prominently during recent prayers. A spokesperson for the cathedral said: “St Paul’s is pleased and proud to support Christian Aid week and encourages you to join us. “We hope and pray that Christian Aid Week will be successful in alerting the world to the changes that must be made to many people’s lives in our world, and celebrate Christian Aid’s vital and practical contribution to that change.” Christian Aid Week is Britain’s longestrunning fundraising week and has been a firm fixture in the calendar since 1957. As part of the fundraising push, 500 people hit the City streets on 21 May for the ‘Circle the City’ campaign, a sponsored walk through the Square Mile. A choice of a three or six-mile route started at St Mary-Le-Bow on Cheapside and took in many of the City’s local churches. Galleries shut for second time for preservation work TWO galleries which offer views over London from St Paul’s have closed for the second time this year to allow vital maintenance to take place. Deterioration to the surface of the Stone Gallery has led to the famous dome paintings of Sir James Thornhill, which depict the life of Saint Paul, becoming water damaged. Maintenance As access to the higher Golden Gallery requires passing through the Stone Gallery, this will also be closed to the public while work to preserve the paintings is completed. Both are expected to re-open in June. “We recognise temporary closures of any cathedral space for maintenance can cause disappointment,” said a spokesperson. “But by carrying out this work we hope to further preserve iconic masterpieces and ensure visitors will be able to enjoy unrivalled views over London once again and for many years to come.”
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