The City of London Corporation (until 2006 the Corporation of London) is the municipal governing body of the City of London (the "Square Mile").
The City of London Corporation is formally named the Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, thus including the Lord Mayor, the Court of Aldermen, the Court of Common Council and the Freemen and Livery of the City.
Read more about City Of London Corporation: History, Local Authority Role, The High Officers and Other Officials, Elections, The Court of Aldermen, The Court of Common Council, The Lord Mayor and The Sheriffs, Ceremonies and Traditions, Conservation Areas and Green Spaces, Education, Criticism
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