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Introduction
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile and is the oldest continuous municipal democracy in the world. Not only do we look after local services such as roads, rubbish collection, planning and the police - we also support and promote City businesses and ensure this remains one of the best places to live, work and visit in the world.
What are we voting for?
Voters elect members of the City of London Corporation, the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK.
The City of London is divided into 25 wards. Each ward elects one Alderman and two or more Common Councillors (collectively referred to as Members, equivalent to councillors), dependent on its population. There are currently 100 Common Councillors and 25 Aldermen serving as elected representatives, representing public interest and informing how the City of London Corporation should carry out its various activities.
The next all-out elections to the Common Council will be in March 2025, but by-elections and elections for Alderman can be held at any time.
Who can vote?
The City of London has a unique electoral system where both workers and residents can vote. This reflects the vital role residents and workers have always played in the City’s governance and community life. Today, with over 678,000 people working in the Square Mile, they are an integral part of what makes the City vibrant and dynamic. Our elections offer workers and residents alike the opportunity to shape the City’s future. This distinctive franchise helps ensure the Square Mile remains one of the world’s best places to live, work, and visit.
Sole traders, partnerships, and other qualifying bodies – such as llcs and charities - can register voters if they meet the eligibility criteria. Qualifying bodies are allocated votes based on the size of their workforce. They are instructed to ensure their appointed voters represent the diversity of their staff team. While worker voters are registered by their employer, they vote as individuals.