Doors open at 6.00PM with drinks and nibbles available ahead of the formal meeting start at 6.30PM.

This will be a meeting in two parts, first the formal business of the AGM, agenda below, followed by two presentations, from our Patron Professor Tony Travers and Leanne Tritton, Chair of the London Society. The presentations will be followed by questions and discussion. Please book your place(s) using the booking facility.

Please note that according to the constitution, only member societies will be able to vote in the formal AGM business, one vote per member society.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introduction 
2. Approval of the Minutes of the AGM of 17 October 2024, available here
3. Chair’s Report – Chair Michael Jubb
4. Financial Report – Treasurer Ali Dezyanian 
5. Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-5, available here
6. Appointment of the Independent Examiner 
7. Election of Officers and Trustees 
8. Any Other Business 

Presentations

We look forward to hearing from our Patron, Tony Travers and Leanne Tritton, Chair of the London Society.

Tony Travers is a Visiting Professor in the LSE Department of Government and Director of LSE London.  His key research interests include local and regional government, elections and public service reform – more here.

Leanne Tritton is the founder of the PR firm ING Media, and the Chair of the London Society, whose members are individuals who love London. She is a Design Council ambassador and co-chair of the campaign group Don’t Waste Buildings, which campaigns to promote the value and re-use of existing buildings. She was awarded an RIBA Honorary Fellowship earlier this year. 

There will be time for Q&A and discussion after the presentations. The meeting will finish by 8.30pm.

 All AGM papers are here

Can you volunteer your time and skills to help London Forum?

We are all volunteers at London Forum and welcome others to join the team. We need four new trustees this year to replace current trustees who are resigning. Trustees must be members of, and nominated by, a member society. We would particularly welcome trustees with PR, social media, authoring and member engagement skills or experience, as well as subject matter experts, especially on environmental matters, to contribute to our advocacy work on planning, and related topics. The nomination form is

Please contact secretary@londonforum.org.uk if you are able to help or to find out more, complete and return the nomination form here.

AGM Record

Photos

Audience AGM2025

Chair Michael Jubb AGM2025

Treasurer questions AGM 2025

Tony Travers AGM2025

Recordings of the AGM Talks and Q&A

Prof. Tony Travers

Tony Travers anticipates the 2026 elections

Q&A

Tony Travers on the effect of Combined Authorities

Tony Travers comments on London Councils

Tony Travers advises on influencing candidates

Tony Travers on Green Party implications

Tony Travers on protecting heritage

Tony Travers on funding social housing

Leanne Tritton

Talk

Q&A