Stephen Hodgson

Stephen Hodgson (born 1985) is a British chartered accountant and civic leader who serves as a Common Councillor on the City of London Corporation, representing the Ward of Vintry. He was elected in March 2025 as an independent candidate, defeating a slate of Labour-affiliated candidates.
Hodgson is Deputy Group Tax Director at Entain, a FTSE 100 global betting and gaming company. He also chairs the Lord Mayor’s Briefing Group for tax policy and is the Clerk of the Guild of Young Freemen, a civic guild encouraging young professional engagement in City traditions.
Career
Hodgson qualified as a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, beginning his career at Deloitte and progressing into senior roles in international tax strategy. At Entain, he leads tax policy across global markets and serves as Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council’s tax committee.
He is a member of the European Gaming and Betting Association’s tax working group and a founding member of the Gibraltar Association of Tax Advisers (GATA).
In 2024, Hodgson commented on the UK government’s decision to avoid new gambling taxes, calling the move “sensible” and advocating for open consultation on online tax reform.
City of London
In 2025, Hodgson was elected to the Court of Common Council, the governing body of the City of London Corporation. His election was part of a broader independent surge in the City’s civic politics.
He serves on various Corporation committees and engages in civic development. His civic leadership includes tax policy consultation, livery involvement, and heritage preservation. Hodgson also serves as honorary treasurer of the historic parish church, St James Garlickhythe.
Clerk of the Guild of Young Freemen
Hodgson is the Clerk (chief officer) of the Guild of Young Freemen, where he oversees the Guild’s administration, outreach, and ceremonial activities. His leadership has been credited with modernising the Guild’s engagement with young professionals in the City. Following his election in 2025, the Guild acknowledged his civic service as a milestone for younger members rising through the City’s institutions.
Professional Affiliations
Hodgson holds numerous professional and civic affiliations, including:
* Liveryman and Court Assistant, Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers
* Liveryman, Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
* Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
* Member, ICAEW Tax Faculty Board
* Chair, Lord Mayor’s Briefing Group for Tax Policy
* Member, Audit Committee of the Commonwealth Secretariat
* Member, Barbican Association
* Member, Barbican Centre
* Member, Barbican Horticultural Society

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