The Square Mile has 25 wards each of which are represented by elected councillors or Members(known as 'Common Councilmen'), including one elected Alderman. Ward Members are voted on to the Committees which supervise the services to residents, businesses and visitors – and direct the other work of the City of London Corporation.
The City of London Wardmote book sets out the national and local legislation governing City of London Ward elections of Common Councilmen and Aldermen. You can view the Wardmote book by opening the document below. This document will be updated from time to time when changes in legislation affect City of London elections. The issue date displayed in the top left hand corner of the page will show you when the information was last updated.
Wardmote book (481k)
Should you have any queries regarding the wardmote book please contact Electoral Services by email at electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uktelephone 0800 587 5537.
Ward communication
The Members of each ward regularly keep in touch with their constituents. This can range from surgeries to ward club meetings and also includes ward newsletters. These are published twice a year to keep voters in the ward up to date with current issues facing the ward and the City. Printed copies are sent directly to registered voters or are available for download for those for prefer an electronic version.
The current ward newsletters can be downloaded here:
Aldersgate(352kb)
Aldgate (333kb)
Bassishaw (457kb)
Billingsgate (430kb)
Bishopsgate (465kb)
Bread Street (354kb)
Bridge and Bridge Without (357kb)
Broad Street (348kb)
Candlewick (424kb)
Cheap (421kb)
Coleman Street (393)
Cordwainer (358kb)
Cripplegate (368kb)
Dowgate (387kb)
Farringdon Within (390kb)
Langbourn (310kb)
Lime Street (500kb)
Portsoken (439kb)
Tower (644kb)