Boris Johnson and the leaders of London’s local authorities met at City Hall this morning to launch a new ‘City Charter’, a voluntary agreement setting out areas of co-operation between the capital’s various forms of Government. The Mayor and the borough leaders claim the … [Read more...]
European Government in London
March 3, 2009 By
There are 785 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), of which London currently elects nine, although this number is set to decrease to eight after the 2009 elections when the UK will elect a total of 72 MEPs. Although candidates usually run under a national party campaign, MEPs … [Read more...]
Local Government in London
May 4, 2008 By
Local government in the capital is conducted by 32 borough authorities and the City of London. Borough Councils These local authorities are responsible for delivering a range of services including education, social housing and waste management and also collect the Council Tax. Every … [Read more...]
National Government in London
May 4, 2008 By
The interests of national Government in London are represented by the Government Office for London which is responsible for co-ordinating the policies and efforts of 11 government bodies including the Home Office, Department of Transport and Department of Health. It also plays a … [Read more...]
Guide to County Hall – Home of the LCC and GLC
May 3, 2004 By
County Hall is located on the South Bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Lambeth. Construction of the building started in 1911 and the building was officially opened in 1922. The main building is in 'Edwardian Baroque' style and was designed by Ralph Knott. In later … [Read more...]
Guide to City Hall – Home of the GLA
February 15, 2004 By
What is City Hall? City Hall is the new home of Londonwide government. It is often described as a purpose built building but in fact the initial design was developed before the building's current use was decided. The building was designed by noted architect Norman Foster. Why … [Read more...]
The History of London Government
June 2, 2002 By
The history of London Government is - like the city itself - a complex one. For more than a century Governments and commissions have explored, altered and abolished the structures of the capital's administration. This article sets out the key events in the history of London Government … [Read more...]
The Mayor of London
March 2, 2001 By
Who is the Mayor? Ken Livingstone was elected as the first Mayor of London on 4 May 2000. He was re-elected in June 2004. On 2nd May 2008 Boris Johnson was confirmed as the second Mayor of London. Who controlled London before the election? Prior to 1984 there was the Greater … [Read more...]
