Business continuity provides a framework for an effective response to disruptions that safeguards the interests of your key stakeholders, your reputation, your brand and your value-creating activities.
In the event of an emergency, we consider it a priority to make sure you have access to the information you need to keep yourself and your staff safe.
Working with partner organisations and the Square Miles business community, the City of London Corporation will to endeavour to facilitate a swift recovery after an incident.
The City of London's Security and Contingency Planning Group is available to assist businesses in the City with the development and exercising of their business continuity plans.
Assistance is provided in such areas as:
As an independent third party, the Group is also available to discuss a company's plans and arrangements in strictest confidence. For more information email contingency.planning@cityoflondon.gov.uk
For organisations based within the City of London boundary there is no charge for these services.
The City of London's business continuity guidance booklet (335kb)provides introductory information on business continuity and some useful inks to other sources of information.
The City of London also contributed to the development of the Business Continuity for Dummies guide, including the production of a short animation. More information on this book can be found on the Wiley website and a sample chapter can be obtained through the Cabinet Office website.
The City of London Liaison Team is a forum for representatives from City businesses and category one and two responders to share and exchange information on matters relating to civil contingencies and business continuity