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By: Tom Sleigh

Chair of the Planning and Transportation Committee - City of London Corporation Tom Sleigh is Chair of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation and has served as an elected independent Member representing the ward of Bishopsgate since 2013. Tom is Chair of Goldsmiths, University of London; Chair of Norwich Theatre; and Chair of the South Bank Employers Group which managed the Southbank BID, where he champions place-making and cultural-led regeneration across central London. He also co-chairs the Mayor of London’s Cultural Leadership Board.

All 6 Articles
  • Broadgate Central: accessible design pioneers a more inclusive city.

    Destination City

    The City of London has long been a place where people, culture and commerce meet. As the Square Mile continues to develop, our focus is increasingly to ensure the City remains a global centre of business, but also a genuinely welcoming, accessible and enjoyable place for everyone who spends time here. At Broadgate Central, right [...]

    1 Broadgate London construction site showcasing modern architecture and urban development progress
  • When a Building Reminds You Why You Love Your Job

    Destination City

    Every so often, a project comes along that captures the essence of why working in and for a great city is such a privilege. The opening of the new hub by Premier Inn by Whitbread in Farringdon at the Old Bailey is one of those moments that we now encounter quite frequently in the City, [...]

    Premier Inn London Farringdon Old Bailey lobby designed by Chris Dalton, showcasing modern decor and welcoming atmosphere
  • Sir Devonshire Square: A new hotel embodying the City’s spirit

    Destination City

    Sir Devonshire Square: A new hotel embodying the City’s spirit  Devonshire Square sits at the meeting point of Shoreditch’s creative energy and the City’s commercial core. Just two minutes from Liverpool Street station, Britain’s busiest by footfall, it offers a unique blend of history and modern vibrancy. Its restaurants and bars, including Cinnamon Kitchen, KöD [...]

    Sir DSQ Sir Devonshire Suite with elegant decor by Martin Morrell, highlighting luxury and sophistication in business sett...
  • Reimagining 50 Fenchurch Street: A Sustainable Tower Rooted in the City’s Heritage

    November 6, 2025

    The new development at 50 Fenchurch Street will deliver a 36-fold increase in public space on the ground floor level, with a public roof garden at the 10th floor level, while also providing 60,000 sq m of office space across 35 floors and 800 sq m of retail space. The plans also make provision for the Lambe’s Chapel [...]

  • UK investment: Optimism from Expo Real 2025

    October 22, 2025

    I recently returned from Expo Real in Munich, where I joined colleagues from the City of London Corporation and a UK cities delegation committed to one clear goal: To drive global investment into the UK and deliver the growth this country needs. But the competition is fierce. Cities like New York and Singapore are not [...]

  • Destination City: The future of London’s financial hub

    September 24, 2025

    Tom Sleigh on the Future of London’s Financial Hub. 1. Tom, it’s been a few months since you’ve taken on your role as Chairman of Planning and Transportation for the City of London Corporation, what has surprised you most about the position? The scale of activity and its positive impact on developer and investor sentiment. [...]

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