Judith Pleasance

I live and work in the City. This enables me to see how the City works from different angles and to use diverse networks to serve my constituents and promote the City as a whole. I lobby and influence on behalf of Langbourn, most recently on specific issues for constituents including grants for SME’s, reducing traffic to give us safer, cleaner, greener streets in the City and how to help re-energise the retail and leisure offer, which needs all our support if people are going to want to work, visit and spend money in the Ward.

I was elected to the Court of Common Council as an Independent for the Ward of Langbourn in 2013 and was honoured to be re-elected to work for you in 2017. My knowledge of the City is extensive and I will continue to work tirelessly for you if you vote for me. You have three votes in this election and I suggest you vote for Philip Woodhouse, Alex Craggs and me. We have come together to be a strong and passionate team for the Ward, with great depth of experience of how the City works and how decisions are made.

During my time as a member of Common Council for The City of London, I have served on numerous committees and boards, including: Barbican Centre (inc Finance and Risk Committees); Bridge House Estates (inc Grants Committee); Community & Children’s Services; Culture, Heritage & Libraries; Licensing; Museum of London (including Audit & Risk and Trust Fund Management & Acquisitions Committees); and Planning & Transportation. I was a founding signatory of the Diversity Charter and of the Amendment that instigated the first Covid recovery grants to SME’s. I spoke in Common Council to urge new grants be distributed this year, which is now happening. I also coordinate the Langbourn Business Forum Meetings for the Ward and I edit the Langbourn Ward Newsletter.

My current external appointments include the EC Partnership BID’s Culture, Leisure & Tourism Board, working to re-vitalise the EC3 area and beyond, and the Advisory Board of the Turkish-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry. I am a Trustee of The Insurance Museum, a Trustee of The Guild of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew and Deputy Chair of the Red Cross Guildhall Christmas Market Committee. Serving on so many City boards and committees has provided a deep insight of the issues affecting the Ward (both now and in the future) and greatly enhanced my ability to continue to achieve the best possible outcomes for the businesses and residents of Langbourn

As a consultant in communication, marketing and event management, my portfolio includes invitations to organise functions at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as numerous other venues. I have been Clerk/Interim Clerk (CEO) to three Livery Companies; Chief of Staff & Special Projects Director to Alderman Sir David Wootton, the Late Lord Mayor; and consultant to Square Events, working mainly in aid of Service charities, Brain Cancer and the Lloyd’s Motor Club.

I am a Liveryman and serve on the Court (Board) of both The Upholders’ and The Woolmen’s livery companies. I was for some years on the Livery Companies Skills Council, focusing on excellence in skills, apprenticeships and vocational training. I am a member and Past Chairman of Langbourn Ward Club and a member of City Livery Club.

In my spare time I find sponsorship for the Annual Charity Sheep Drive across the Thames for Freemen of the City of London and I am an Ambassador for the fabulous Goldsmiths’ Fair. I love music, animals and gardening.

If you kindly re-elect me this year, I shall continue to work for you to the best of my ability. I shall continue to ensure your views are heard and that action is taken. Indeed I look forward to the next elections, as I am sure Langbourn Ward and the wider City of London will by then be more sustainable, with a thriving workforce at the top of their game enjoying the excellent retail, leisure and cultural offers available to them, just outside their offices.