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.
London Congestion Charge
The start date for the scheme was 17th February 2003 and it was extended westwards as of 19 February 2007.
The Mayor of London
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.
The London Assembly
The London Assembly is a scrutinising body with 25 elected members. Of these, fourteen are constituency members (they were elected on a direct vote like MP’s and Councillors) and 11 “London members” who are appointed from a list drawn up by each party.
Ken Livingstone
Ken Livingstone was born in Streatham, South London on 14th June 1945. He joined the London Labour Party in 1969 and in 1970 enrolled at Phillipa Fawcett Teacher Training College. Between 1971 and 1978 he served as a member of Lambeth Council, holding the position of vice-chair of the housing committee from 1971-73. In 1978 […]