City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill

Committee hears from witnesses

The Commons is considering the City of London (Markets) Bill, which relates to the governance and regulation of markets within the City of London's historic jurisdiction. The bill addresses how the City of London Corporation manages its traditional markets—a function that touches on local commerce, planning, and the economic vitality of one of Britain's most economically significant areas. This oral evidence session will hear from witnesses on the bill's provisions before Parliament proceeds to further scrutiny.

The City of London is both a financial hub and a local authority governing a square mile of central London with its own markets and commercial operations. Changes to how these markets are managed affect not only local traders and businesses but also set precedent for how historic institutional powers are modernised. The bill's passage will shape the regulatory framework for urban markets and the City of London Corporation's future role.