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Government Urged to Invest in London to Fuel National Progress
Key figures emphasise London’s pivotal role as a global financial hub amidst ongoing global challenges at the City of London Chamber’s second Autumn Reception.
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The City of London Chamber
The City of London is the top global financial centre and is home to major banks and other financial and professional institutions. Small and medium-sized businesses are significant contributors within the City, making up over 98% of all businesses in the Square Mile. The City is a key driver of the economy, generating over £97bn in economic output annually. The City also contributes to the wider economy, generating £1.1bn in business rates.
The City of London is home to one of the youngest, most highly skilled and international workforces across the country. Businesses operating in the Square Mile must have access to targeted support to grow and prosper.
The City of London Chamber, a business group within London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), convenes, supports, and champions businesses within the Square Mile. The City of London Chamber is open to LCCI Members and the Community Network.
Source: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Our Mission
The City of London Chamber is committed to understanding the key issues impacting businesses in the Square Mile and campaigning for action.
The City of London Chamber champions all voices in the City and provides a forum for businesses to work towards a shared ambition to maintain the City’s standing as the best in the world in which to start and run a business. Becoming part of the City of London Chamber will also give you membership to London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. You will have full access to the profile raising and support services available to all LCCI Members.
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To join you must be an LCCI Member or part of the free London Chamber Community Network and operate in the Square Mile.
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About City of London Chamber Events
Networking, Roundtables and Briefings
Our networking events open opportunities for new and existing businesses situated in the City to connect and collaborate. Building strong relationships with closely situated businesses helps SMEs to find new customers, partners and growth. Our events and information sharing sessions will enable these connections to happen.
Our Campaigning Areas
Net Zero
The Chamber is committed to helping the City reach net zero by 2040 by supporting businesses with the transition. We support the world's leading Green Finance sector and help businesses access it whilst signposting the resources available to them.
Fintech
Supporting the Fintech community in the Square Mile is a key policy focus for the Chamber. We meet with key representative organisations to support the development of a thriving sector and their relationships with other Fintech centres around the world from Ukraine to India.
Police and Cybersecurity
It is key for businesses that their staff and assets are safe in the City. The Chamber actively engages with the City of London police and represents the issues facing our members. We work with members and experts to minimise the risk of posed by cybersecurity.
Planning
The City of London’s capacity for growth and development – when it comes to new build, changes to the use of buildings and infrastructure - is regulated by the planning regime as decided by the local authority for the Square Mile, the Corporation of the City of London. The City of London Chamber works with the Corporation, the Mayor of London and the Government so that the planning system for the City meets the needs of its businesses – whether they are SMEs or large businesses.
Transport
One of the City's biggest strengths is its transport system which allows for up to 200,000 people to commute daily in addition to vast volumes of goods. The Chamber seeks to ensure this system keeps pace with the demands of modern life and continues to brilliantly serve the people of London.
International Trade
One of the great strengths of the City is its strong trading relationship with countries all around the world. We identify and support areas that can strengthen these relationships to further solidify London as a leading global business hub.
What our members think
We are delighted to be City of London Chamber members. I look forward to working alongside fellow local businesses to tackle issues facing businesses like ours in the City
Amy Green
Specialist Risk Group, Member of the City of London Chamber
Meet the City of London Chamber Committee
The City of London Chamber Committee, founded by Alderman Prem Goyal OBE, consists of LCCI Members from a variety of sectors and sizes based in the City. The purpose of the Committee is to champion the voices of business in the Square Mile, representing their interests in the forums of policy debate and helping to address local business issues.
City of London Chamber Programme Partner
Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC)
Our portfolio includes three further education colleges, offering high-quality courses, apprenticeships and programmes for young people and adults, the West London Institute of Technology delivering higher technical STEM qualifications and HRUC Apprenticeships & Skills providing a range of apprenticeships and support for businesses to develop their workforce. We work closely with our communities and employers across west and south London and we are growing our international links, including our recent membership of the Industrial Liaison Program at MIT.
News and Updates from the City of London Chamber
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City of London Chamber Hosts Event on Women's Safety and Cyber Security
The City of London Chamber recently hosted a significant event at the Guildhall, where senior leaders from the City of London Police, including Police Commissioner Pete O'Doherty, Detective Inspector Charlie Morrison, and Chief Superintendent Sanjay Andersen, addressed pressing issues related to women’s safety and cyber security in the Square Mile.
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The City of London Chamber at the Conservative Party Conference
Chris Hayward, Policy Chair of the City of London Corporation, highlighted the critical role the City plays in fostering innovation and adapting to the digital age. He noted that the UK has a proud history of technological advancement, with the City of London at the heart of this narrative. The Bank of England continues to shape financial policy, while the tech sector, now representing 14% of the jobs in the Square Mile, is the fastest-growing industry in the area.
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The City of London Chamber at the Labour Party Conference
City of London Chamber Chair Prem Goyal was delighted to represent the City of London Chamber at a number of events at the Labour party conference. One event of note was the City of London Dinner, which brought together key figures from government and business to discuss the future of the UK’s economy, with a particular focus on how the City can contribute to national prosperity.
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The City of London Chamber at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) CEO Karim Fatehi MBE and Chair of the City of London Chamber Alderman Prem Goyal OBE were delighted to represent LCCI and the City of London Chamber at a number of events at the Liberal Democrats party conference.
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City Giving Day 2024
On Tuesday 24 September, LCCI and City of London Chamber celebrated City Giving Day, an initiative that enables City companies and employees to celebrate and showcase their philanthropic and volunteering achievements and encourage others to get involved.
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Helping Businesses Connect to Propser
"In the City of London, autumn is always busy as we approach the handover from one Lord Mayor to the next in November, preceded by the handover of two Sheriffs to the next in September. All of us share the goal of supporting and developing the City of London as a global business centre – with more businesses than residents, and where 615,000 people work together in one Square Mile." Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London writes for London Business Matters.
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New sheriffs in an ancient role: championing modern legal services
Alderman & Sheriff-Elect Gregory Jones KC and Sheriff-Elect David Chalk look forward to working with London businesses in their year of office. "On Midsummer’s Day, we both had the great honour of being elected as the next Sheriffs of the City of London, to take up office for a term of one year, beginning in September."
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City of London Chamber Hosts Climate Change and Net Zero Event with Sir Alok Sharma
In July, the City of London Chamber organised a morning event at the Guildhall, centred on climate change and Net Zero targets. The keynote speaker, Sir Alok Sharma, shared his insights and vision for achieving these ambitious goals. The event was graced by the presence of the Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli, who underscored the City of London Corporation's commitment to green finance.
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To view the full library of City of London Chamber news updates and articles, please click here. Updates include, the Lord Mayor’s Show, Net-Zero and Roundtable events.
London and Edinburgh Unite for Cultural and Financial Collaboration
Forging Stronger Bonds
On Thursday 14 March 2024, a pivotal luncheon took place, marking the beginning of a promising relationship between the City of London Chamber and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland, this luncheon served as the inaugural step towards fostering enduring and fruitful ties between the financial powerhouses of the UK: London and Edinburgh. With a focus on securing funding for the arts and culture, the event set the stage for future collaborations aimed at maximising the potential of both cities.
