Cornhill Ward Councillor Peter Dunphy CC has been recognised in the 2026 New Year’s Honours:

Peter Dunphy, currently chair of the City of London Corporation Port Health and Environmental Services Committee, has been awarded an MBE for services to amenity conservation and to volunteering.

He previously chaired the City Corporation’s licensing committee, where he oversaw the growth of the night time economy to a record size without a single licensing appeal. He also oversaw new safety policies and the development of the night time levy to pay for additional policing and cleaning. He also sponsored a number of ‘Asset of Community Value’ designations saving historic City pubs.

More recently Mr Dunphy served as Chief Commoner – one of the City Corporation’s most historic roles dating back to 1444 – initiating a groundbreaking new member code of conduct. He has hosted the state banquets for the visits of the Amir of Qatar, Emperor of Japan and President of Germany.

He also spent over a decade as trustee and two years as deputy governor (lead trustee) of The Honourable The Irish Society a grant-giving charity connected to the City Corporation which supports cross-community initiatives in and around the North West of Northern Ireland.