Deelarchief COL/CC/MPC - COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL: MIDSUMMER PRIZE (LATER PRIZE) COMMITTEE

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COL/CC/MPC

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COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL: MIDSUMMER PRIZE (LATER PRIZE) COMMITTEE

Datum(s)

  • 1975-1982 (Vervaardig)

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0.05 linear metres

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The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.

The Midsummer Prize was founded in 1968. It consisted of £1,500 presented to a British artist, scientist, musician or person of learning in literary or cultural matters who had made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the nation and who had not otherwise been adequately rewarded or appreciated. The award was decided by the Committee with advice from the Arts Council and was presented by the Lord Mayor at the Midsummer Banquet. The prize giving was discontinued in 1983.

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COL/CC/MPC 1975-1982 subfonds 0.05 linear metres Corporation of London

The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.

The Midsummer Prize was founded in 1968. It consisted of £1,500 presented to a British artist, scientist, musician or person of learning in literary or cultural matters who had made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the nation and who had not otherwise been adequately rewarded or appreciated. The award was decided by the Committee with advice from the Arts Council and was presented by the Lord Mayor at the Midsummer Banquet. The prize giving was discontinued in 1983.

Corporation of London Records Office.

Minutes of the Midsummer Prize Committee, Court of Common Council, 1975-1982. Please note these records are closed until 2013.

In sections according to catalogue.

Available for general access;Not available for general access.

Copyright City of London.
English

Fit

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. February 2009 City of London Europe Midsummer Prize Committee , Court of Common Council , Corporation of London Arts Social behaviour Social norms Awards London England UK Western Europe

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Corporation of London Records Office.

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Minutes of the Midsummer Prize Committee, Court of Common Council, 1975-1982. Please note these records are closed until 2013.

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Ordeningstelsel

In sections according to catalogue.

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Copyright City of London.

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  • Engels

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  • Latijn

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English

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London Metropolitan Archives

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • Engels

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